NEWS
Abia Govt Postpones Commissioning of Port Harcourt Road Project
The Abia State Government has officially announced the postponement of the much-anticipated commissioning of the Port Harcourt Road project in Aba, ABN TV reports. Making the announcement during a media briefing, the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, confirmed that the exercise has been put on hold due to scheduling conflicts. "I am sure some of you may have been...
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Celebrates Chief Okali Ubaka At 85, Hails His Fatherly Legacy
Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Chief Okali Kalu Ubaka, father of ABN TV Director Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as an embodiment of sound fatherliness and exemplary leadership. In a goodwill message on Tuesday, Senator Kalu praised Chief Ubaka for his unwavering commitment to family, community, and national...
Catholic Priest Passes Away While Engaging In Tennis Activity In Anambra
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, is in mourning following the sudden passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died on Monday morning while playing lawn tennis. Father Udogu, who was the parish priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka, and the dean of Awka Il Deanery at the time of his death, was born on...
El-Rufai Alleges Corruption Within Judiciary, Cites Decline In Public Confidence
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has leveled serious accusations against the Nigerian judiciary, alleging widespread corruption and a breakdown of public trust in the justice system. Speaking on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bwari Branch Law Week in Abuja, El-Rufai expressed deep concern over what he described as judicial compromise, procedural inefficiencies, and...
NMA Calls On Govt To Prioritise Doctors’ Welfare To Curb Japa Syndrome
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on all employers of medical professionals, including the government, to prioritize the welfare of doctors as a key step in addressing the ongoing issue of japa syndrome—the mass migration of medical personnel abroad. The president of the NMA, Professor Bala Audu, made this appeal in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a media chat...
UN Cuts Spending, Services As Funding Crisis Intensifies
The United Nations has been forced to cut spending, halt recruitment, and scale back services due to a deepening cash crisis that threatens its ability to carry out essential global operations. During a General Assembly budget committee session on Monday, UN officials and member states expressed serious concern over the organization’s financial stability. Member states currently owe the UN $2.4...
Dangote Refinery Commits To Petrol Price Stability Amid Global Oil Price Surge
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it has consistently lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, despite ongoing fluctuations in global crude oil prices. In a statement signed by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company emphasized that its decision to maintain price stability demonstrates its unwavering commitment to...
INEC Recgonises Abure Faction’s Nominee For Anambra Gov Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission announced Chief George Moghalu as the Labour Party's candidate for governor of Anambra State in the November 8, 2025, election. In a move that essentially confirms Julius Abure's leadership as the acknowledged LP National Chairman. Moghalu, who emerged from the Abure-led faction, secured 573 votes to defeat his only rival, John Nwosu, who polled 19 votes...
Marketers Import N436bn Petrol Amid Row With Dangote
Oil marketers and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery disagree over a new influx of petrol imports into the nation amid signs of deepening tensions in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. This row deepened after independent oil marketers resumed large-scale importation of petrol, as fresh data shows that over 496.17 million litres of petrol were brought into the country within nine days. Two weeks...
Ekiti APC Fault Oyebanji’s Second-Term Race
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, secong term race appears to be raising dust in the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. Some concerned elders and youths of APC in the state, led by Chief Olaofe Adeniran, accused Oyebanji “of showing disdain, disrespect and flagrant disobedience to President Bola Tinubu and the APC National Working Committee by setting...
