Diaspora Nigerians and the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday joined in the call for the resignation of the INEC Chairman following the circulation of alleged pro-Tinubu tweets linked to him, staging a protest in the commission’s Lagos office and the United Kingdom Parliament, respectively. This is also as the Independent … [Read more…]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the release of its primaries timetable. The action is in line with the April 23 to May 30 window given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for parties to conduct their primaries.The big prize – the Presidential ticket – will be decided on May 15 and … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating online that alleged unlawful detention and killing of suspects in the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Enugu. In a press release issued by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, and dated 20th April 2026, the Command categorically stated that … [Read more…]
Three persons have lost their lives in a tragic accident at the Polo Roundabout in Jos, Plateau State. The truck reportedly lost control, resulting in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of the driver and two other persons. The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, confirmed the incident to newsmen. The command’s Public Education Officer … [Read more…]
A professional in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Dr. Nick Ogbodo, has expressed hope that the tenure of the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will restore public trust in the police and ease the nation’s security concerns. In a statement personally signed by Dr. Nick Ogbodo and issued to newsmen after … [Read more…]
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Trans-Ekulu Division, on 18th April 2026 at about 10:00 a.m., arrested a 30-year-old male suspect, Ibeabuchi Ifeanyi Collins, and recovered a stolen tricycle in his possession. The arrest followed a report by the custodian of the tricycle, who stated that he discovered the vehicle missing … [Read more…]
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to officially launch Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN), a Federal Government-backed innovation and industrialisation initiative, in Kano on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The programme, designed to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and market-ready products, is expected to play a key role in driving industrial growth and … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze In the summer of 2011, two unconnected op-ed pieces appeared on the same page of the New York Times. They pertained respectively to challenges confronting two different nations; the United States that was then suffering from governance paralysis. The other nation was Libya, which was about to implode from NATO bombings … [Read more…]
Rangers International FC of Enugu, on Sunday, thrashed visiting Enyimba International FC of Aba 2-1 in the week 35 of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL). The outcome of the derby compounded the woes of the relegation-bound People’s Elephant. The match, played behind closed door at the Nnamdi Azikiwe … [Read more…]
It was a night of recognition and celebration as Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Independent Newspaper Silver Jubilee Awards, clinching two major honours for his leadership and governance strides. The high-profile event, organised by the Independent Newspaper Group to commemorate its 25th anniversary in Lagos … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud There is a certain comfort in blaming leaders. It absolves us of responsibility. It allows us to stand at a moral distance from the foolishness of our own choices. But every now and then, a harder truth insists on being heard. A nation is often a reflection of the people who choose … [Read more…]
President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement Sunday after gunfire was directed at foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, including ships linked to France and the United Kingdom. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran “decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — a total violation of our … [Read more…]