Iran’s Khamenei presumed dead after U.S.-Israel strikes, sources say
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier Saturday that there are Read more…
Military cargo plane loaded with cash crashes on highway
At least 15 people were killed and a dozen vehicles damaged in the incident in Bolivia A military cargo aircraft carrying large quantities of newly printed cash crashed onto a busy highway near Bolivia’s administrative capital late Friday, killing at Read more…
2027: INEC’s revised timetable booby trap against opposition -ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) updated timetable for the 2027 general election. The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, yesterday, said the table contains booby traps that could aid Read more…
Attack on Peter Obi, threat to democracy, civil order – Group
The South East ADC Mobilisation Network and Diaspora Affairs (SEMNDA) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State, last Monday. The group described the attack as a threat Read more…
Over 200 men wielding AK-47s stormed Yelwata – Police witness
A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that some disgruntled Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men wielding AK-47 rifles to carry out the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area Read more…
Power Supply Dips Further Amid Gas Shortages, Low Water Levels, N6trn Debt
Electricity consumers in major cities across the country have decried a sharp decline in power supply over the past three months. Customers who spoke with LEADERSHIP Friday lamented that electricity supply across Nigeria has worsened in recent months — a Read more…
Watch your back not to explode like PDP – Bala Mohammed tells APC after meeting Tinubu
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has charged the All Progressives Congress, APC, to be careful not to explode like the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mohammed said the APC needs to watch its back after its primary elections to avoid Read more…
Popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko sentenced to two years in prison, fined N60m
Popular Anambra native doctor, Mr Chidozie Nwangwu also know as Akwa Okuko has been sentenced to two years in prison. Nwangwu was in February 2025 arrested by operatives of Agunechemba Security outfit on allegations of aiding and abetting kidnapping and Read more…
Syrian president visits Russia for second time in four months
Relations between the two countries “continue to progress,” Vladimir Putin has said Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s reconstruction, bilateral cooperation, and Moscow’s role in the country. This was Al-Sharaa’s Read more…
Naira redesign: Court sets June deadline to conclude Emefiele’s trial
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has fixed ten fresh hearing dates to conclude the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, who is facing charges related to the naira redesign, filed by the Read more…
Senate Defers Electoral Act Amendment, Plans Executive Session
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, resolving to reconvene in an executive session to further scrutinise the proposed legislation before taking a final decision. The decision followed deliberations Read more…
2027: INEC’s revised timetable booby trap against opposition -ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) updated timetable for the 2027 general election. The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, yesterday, said the table contains booby traps that could aid Read more…
Attack on Peter Obi, threat to democracy, civil order – Group
The South East ADC Mobilisation Network and Diaspora Affairs (SEMNDA) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State, last Monday. The group described the attack as a threat Read more…
Watch your back not to explode like PDP – Bala Mohammed tells APC after meeting Tinubu
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has charged the All Progressives Congress, APC, to be careful not to explode like the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mohammed said the APC needs to watch its back after its primary elections to avoid Read more…
Syrian president visits Russia for second time in four months
Relations between the two countries “continue to progress,” Vladimir Putin has said Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s reconstruction, bilateral cooperation, and Moscow’s role in the country. This was Al-Sharaa’s Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
On Course! Eagles thrash Mambas to book q’final slot
Nigeria booked a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium, producing one of their most convincing performances of the tournament. The Super Eagles took control early and were rewarded in the 20th Read more…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten
Nigeria maintained their perfect record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C match at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the 28th Read more…
Military cargo plane loaded with cash crashes on highway
At least 15 people were killed and a dozen vehicles damaged in the incident in Bolivia A military cargo aircraft carrying large quantities of newly printed cash crashed onto a busy highway near Bolivia’s administrative capital late Friday, killing at Read more…
Naira redesign: Court sets June deadline to conclude Emefiele’s trial
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has fixed ten fresh hearing dates to conclude the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, who is facing charges related to the naira redesign, filed by the Read more…
No going back on main market closure, don’t push me to demolish it – Soludo warns traders
The governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has said there is no going back on the order to shut down the Main Market in Onitsha, a decision that has generated tension in the state since it was made on Read more…
Closure of Onitsha Main Market: Non indigenes urged to be law abiding
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Association of Non Indigenes Welfare in Anambra State(ANISA/ANIAS), has urged non indigenes in Anambra State to remain law abiding while the government is working round the clock to resolve the issue of Onitsha Main Market closure amicably. Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…