WEEKEND MUSINGS
2027: THE SEASON OF GRAND ILLUSIONS AND UNFULFILLED PROMISES — HOW LONG WILL NIGERIANS CONTINUE TO BE TAKEN FOR A RIDE? What I am beginning to observe as campaign activities gradually unfold is the conspicuous absence of the usual political Read more…
Iran targeted US air defenses then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases, AP analysis finds
Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to an Associated Press analysis. The AP independently verified damage Read more…
WHY WE ARE IN NNEWI FOR THE ALAIGBO “SUNRISE” CRUSADE – Apostle Ofodile Ikenna Nzimiro
The Vision Bearer of Alaigbo Sunrise Crusade, Apostle Ofodile Ikenna Nzimiro, has thrown more light on why Nnewi was chosen as the springboard for the Alaigbo Sunrise Crusade. Speaking with Multiple Awards Winning Journalist, Don Peter Okoro at his Hotel Read more…
Ebola: No new cases in Nigeria as two suspected cases in North-east test negative
Details obtained exclusively by PREMIUM TIMES revealed that a 34-year-old pilot and his wife, a medical doctor, are the two people suspected of having Ebola virus disease in Adamawa State, North-east Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Read more…
FOIA: US Court rejects Greenspan’s bid to obtain evidence from Tinubu
A United States federal court has rejected a bid by Aaron Greenspan to obtain evidence from President Bola Tinubu and DCI Group in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Read more…
I am no more your leader, Wike is: Fubara faces uncertain future after surrendering
With dexterity and some sense of candor, he strode purposefully along the red carpet isle to the podium. His assigned role for the day was unambiguously defined: To unveil the Rainbow Coalition candidates for the 2027 general elections in Rivers Read more…
Obi knocks Tinubu, urges him to step down
Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for lacking the energy to run Nigeria. He has, therefore, urged him to step down from his bid for a second term, noting that Nigeria Read more…
Theme for World Mission Day 2027: ‘The love of Christ sends us forth’
The theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 101st World Mission Day comes from St Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians. The love of Christ sends us forth” is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 101st Read more…
From the shadows, Iran’s supreme leader asserts his power
When Major General Mohsen Rezaei was summoned to an undisclosed location outside Tehran this week, he had no idea who he was going to meet until he arrived. The secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council was about to see Read more…
Slain Katsina Cleric: Hospital confirms no autopsy as associate explains delayed burial
The Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, confirmed that Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka’s remains had been embalmed but not subjected to a post-mortem examination as of Thursday. The Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, confirmed on Thursday that no post-mortem examination had been conducted on Read more…
Atiku to INEC: Name officers who introduced AI images into voter register
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the admission by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images and fictitious entries were introduced into the national voters’ register by registration officers. Atiku, in a statement issued on Read more…
Debt worse than leprosy, Obasanjo replies Tinubu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s position that borrowing is not leprosy, declaring that the country’s mounting debt is worse than the disease because its consequences extend to generations yet unborn. Obasanjo, who secured the landmark $30bn Read more…
WEEKEND MUSINGS
2027: THE SEASON OF GRAND ILLUSIONS AND UNFULFILLED PROMISES — HOW LONG WILL NIGERIANS CONTINUE TO BE TAKEN FOR A RIDE? What I am beginning to observe as campaign activities gradually unfold is the conspicuous absence of the usual political Read more…
WHY WE ARE IN NNEWI FOR THE ALAIGBO “SUNRISE” CRUSADE – Apostle Ofodile Ikenna Nzimiro
The Vision Bearer of Alaigbo Sunrise Crusade, Apostle Ofodile Ikenna Nzimiro, has thrown more light on why Nnewi was chosen as the springboard for the Alaigbo Sunrise Crusade. Speaking with Multiple Awards Winning Journalist, Don Peter Okoro at his Hotel Read more…
I am no more your leader, Wike is: Fubara faces uncertain future after surrendering
With dexterity and some sense of candor, he strode purposefully along the red carpet isle to the podium. His assigned role for the day was unambiguously defined: To unveil the Rainbow Coalition candidates for the 2027 general elections in Rivers Read more…
Obi knocks Tinubu, urges him to step down
Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for lacking the energy to run Nigeria. He has, therefore, urged him to step down from his bid for a second term, noting that Nigeria Read more…
Ronaldo Beats Messi To Win Ballon d’Or Of All Time Award
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to be recognised for the greatest Ballon d’Or triumph in history, with his 2008 victory named the Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T). The Portuguese forward claimed the first of his five Read more…
Onitsha Sports Club Executives Lament Loses of Over N500m Property to Alleged Looting
By Chukwudi Ebele Executives of Onitsha Sports Club, Anambra State, have alleged that property worth over N500 million was looted and destroyed during an invasion of their premises. The secretary of the club, Tochukwu Chidobelu, and its president, Titus Adirika Read more…
Peter Obi: NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters, gives reason
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, citing a court judgement restricting political parties in Nigeria from establishing branches outside the country. The party disclosed this in a statement Read more…
Pope to Special Olympics: ‘As you know, I too am very fond of sport’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, ‘who, in love with Jesus, knew how to Read more…
Debt worse than leprosy, Obasanjo replies Tinubu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s position that borrowing is not leprosy, declaring that the country’s mounting debt is worse than the disease because its consequences extend to generations yet unborn. Obasanjo, who secured the landmark $30bn Read more…
Fresh $21.7bn loan: Obi, Makinde, NDC demand accountability from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has come under renewed criticism over his administration’s borrowing policy, with former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Read more…
Deputy Senate President faults Osinbajo over alleged comments on gloomy economy, democracy
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over the gloomy picture he painted of Nigeria’s economy and democratic governance. Senator Barau Jibrin who noted that Osinbajo got Read more…
PRESS RELEASE: AGREEMENT
FG, NLC REACH AGREEMENT AT CONCILIATION MEETING The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached far-reaching resolutions at the conciliation meetings convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meetings, held on Read more…
World fights costly petrol, Tinubu defends it
Something extraordinary is happening across the world. Governments are losing sleep over the intolerably rising prices of petrol and diesel. They are cutting taxes, subsidizing fuel, capping prices, releasing strategic reserves, relaxing regulations and strong-arming oil companies. Where relief has Read more…
Anambra Declares October 3 Statewide Clean-Up Day
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has declared Saturday, October 3, 2026, as a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise to commemorate the World and National Clean-Up Day. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Clem Aguiyi, said the exercise is aimed at Read more…
OBI-SOLUDO FEUD: CLO DECLARES PRESS WAR UNHEALTHY, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND ELDERS’ INTERVENTION*
By Uzo Ugwunze The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State Branch, has expressed deep concern over the escalating war of words, vitriolic attacks and unsubstantiated accusations between two of Anambra’s most respected sons and former Governors, His Excellency Mr. Peter Read more…
Iran says it’s ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
What to know about the Iran war today: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Monday that Tehran has been preparing for the new sanctions announced by the U.S. “for a long time” and that it is ready to face them. U.S. Treasury Secretary Read more…