The trailer for Alive Till Dawn, hailed as Nollywood's first full-length zombie film, has set social media ablaze. Set for release on January 30, 2026, it signals a bold genre shift for the industry. Read more!
Nigeria's Senate summons Finance Minister Wale Edun over the collapsed Safe School Initiative. With over 1,680 children kidnapped since 2014, the probe aims to recover funds and secure classrooms. Will this inquiry bring real change?
Businessman Isaac Fayose praises Governor Alex Otti's achievements in Abia, warning citizens against returning to the 'Egypt' of past administrations. Read his full statement and public reaction.
Abia Governor Alex Otti dismisses allegations from actress Doris Ogala and Senator Orji Kalu, urging citizens to ignore distractions. He insists his administration is a 'divine project.' Read the full details and public reactions here.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu urges the South East to vote strategically for the APC in 2027, warning that emotional voting yields no political capital. Read his full statement.
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala supports Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's claim that Abia Governor Alex Otti is not initiating new projects but repainting old ones. This comes as former governors unite ahead of 2027.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu cautions South East voters against supporting opposition parties in 2027, urging strategic alliance with APC for political relevance. Read his full appeal.
An editorial argues the National Assembly's lamentations over Nigeria's dire security are hypocritical. As part of government, lawmakers must act, not just talk. Read the full analysis.
Ahead of 2027, Abia leaders pledge support for President Tinubu in meetings with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Discussions focus on strategic voting and regional development.
The Igbo Mandate Movement alleges the Abia state government budgeted N1 billion to demarket Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Discover the details and the group's response.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu declares a strategic alliance with the Southwest is crucial for an Igbo president. He urges pragmatic politics over emotions ahead of 2027. Read the full analysis.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu urges Abia Governor Alex Otti to focus on governance, not personal attacks. He vows APC will win 2027 elections based on performance. Read the full story.
The APC claims its grassroots strategy, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, is causing a wave of defections from LP and PDP in Abia State. Analysts see early signs of shifting political alignments for the 2027 elections.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu declares a Southeast-Southwest political alliance is the shortest route to an Igbo president. He urges strategic voting and praises Tinubu's leadership. Read more.
The APC is expanding its base in Abia State through grassroots mobilisation led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, with defections from LP and PDP members boosting party stability ahead of the 2027 elections.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu urges Abia North communities to embrace peace and unity for development. He warns against violence and political overheating ahead of 2027. Read more.
The Renewed Hope Coalition lauds Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's Peace in the South East Project for a calm 2025 Yuletide. Read how the initiative changed the region's festive season.
Economist Kalu Aja warns US intervention in Venezuela may flood oil market, pressuring prices and jeopardising Nigeria's $64 per barrel 2026 budget benchmark. Read the full analysis.
Elder statesman Jim Nwobodo hosts Governor Peter Mbah and Senator Orji Kalu for crucial talks on the Igbo position in Nigeria. The leaders call for unity and a clear political strategy for the South-East ahead of the 2027 elections.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu launches a N1 billion intervention fund for 2,000 Abia SMEs. He also invites Governor Alex Otti to join the APC for re-election support. Read the full details.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu publicly invites Abia Governor Alex Otti to defect from Labour Party to APC ahead of 2027 elections. Kalu denies governorship ambition declaration.
Erin Harris-Uzor, an American married to a Nigerian man, shocks by naming 'divorce' as her top 2026 resolution. The couple wed in August 2025. Read the full story.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces President Tinubu's upcoming unemployment benefits scheme and a N1bn SME fund for Abia State. Details on the social protection plans revealed.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu publicly invites Abia Governor Alex Otti to defect to the APC, promising full support. He also launches a N1 billion empowerment scheme for 2000 SMEs in the state.
A professor at MOUAU says the new Livestock Ministry hasn't solved Nigeria's animal protein shortage. He calls for unbundling NAPRI and establishing a Southeast research centre.
Nigerian lawmakers have voted against a proposal for a two-year jail term for inducing delegates during party primaries. Discover the details and approved tougher penalties for other electoral offences.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has passed stricter penalties for electoral offences, including jail terms and a 10-year election ban for vote buyers. The reforms also mandate real-time electronic transmission of results.
A professor defends Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's PhD against allegations of eroding academic standards. Get the full details on the heated scholarly debate.
The House of Representatives is in confusion over the voting process for the 1999 Constitution amendment. Speaker Abbas and Deputy Speaker Kalu gave conflicting signals on electronic voting readiness. Read the latest.
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.