Russia encircles key Ukrainian defense hub – MOD
Dobropolye sits on the southwestern flank of the last heavily fortified stronghold in the Ukrainian-held part of Donbass Russian forces have completed the encirclement of Dobropolye, a major Ukrainian defensive hub in Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Defense Ministry Read more…
Fuel Price: Atiku reacts as majority of Nigerians reject Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a survey which indicated that 67.4 per cent of Nigerians rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy. In a statement by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku said the Read more…
Wike names three APC governors opposed to his Rainbow Coalition
Mr Wike argued that the governors’ opposition to the Rainbow Coalition Movement was linked to the Senate Presidency position and the Speakership of the House of Representatives. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has named three governors Read more…
61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report
The investigation examined how wealth linked to Nigerian political and economic elites moved into the US real estate market and identified recurring risk factors in the acquisition of the properties. A new investigation has identified 284 properties in the United Read more…
NASS explains constitution amendment on state police
The National Assembly has clarified that the proposed establishment of state police is awaiting the concurrence of at least 24 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly before the constitutional amendment can proceed to final legislative action and presidential assent. Read more…
Northern CAN condemns Plateau killings, demands urgent action
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has condemned the renewed killings in Plateau State, urging the Federal and state governments to take urgent action to halt the bloodshed and protect Read more…
We Shall Deliver 10m Votes To Obi/Kwankwaso Ticket, Says Suleiman
Deputy Director-General of the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement), Prince Abubakar Suleiman, has said the group will deliver 10 million votes to the joint presidential ticket of Mr Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the 2027 general election. Suleiman Read more…
Flood: Govt issues flood alert in Anambra
By Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State on Tuesday evening issued a flood alert to all residents following a forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), which listed Anambra as one of the states likely to experience above-normal flooding this year due Read more…
U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudis have been asking Trump for the U.S. military to take Read more…
Why I’ll never support Uzodimma to become Senate President – Wike
The FCT minister suggested that Mr Uzodimma was opposed to his Rainbow Coalition Movement because the governor believed the movement would affect his ambition to become Senate president. Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has vowed Read more…
Who is in charge? Presidency, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s extended vacation
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clashed on Monday over who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of President Bola Tinubu’s announced three-week vacation abroad and the simultaneous absence of Vice President Kashim Shettima. While Atiku Read more…
IPOB threatens election boycott over Kanu’s appeal
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened a total boycott of the 2027 general elections across the South-East and other areas unless the Federal Government takes steps to facilitate the hearing of the pending appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Read more…
Wike names three APC governors opposed to his Rainbow Coalition
Mr Wike argued that the governors’ opposition to the Rainbow Coalition Movement was linked to the Senate Presidency position and the Speakership of the House of Representatives. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has named three governors Read more…
61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report
The investigation examined how wealth linked to Nigerian political and economic elites moved into the US real estate market and identified recurring risk factors in the acquisition of the properties. A new investigation has identified 284 properties in the United Read more…
We Shall Deliver 10m Votes To Obi/Kwankwaso Ticket, Says Suleiman
Deputy Director-General of the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement), Prince Abubakar Suleiman, has said the group will deliver 10 million votes to the joint presidential ticket of Mr Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the 2027 general election. Suleiman Read more…
U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudis have been asking Trump for the U.S. military to take 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…
Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end Read more…
Nnewi Cycling Club rides from Nnewi to Owerri
From Ifeoma Ejiofor In continuation of their determination to ensure sound health in a sound body, the members of Nnewi Cycling Club on Sunday embarked on cycling from Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State to Owerri, the Imo Read more…
World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours
Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Read more…
Fuel Price: Atiku reacts as majority of Nigerians reject Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a survey which indicated that 67.4 per cent of Nigerians rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy. In a statement by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku said the Read more…
61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report
The investigation examined how wealth linked to Nigerian political and economic elites moved into the US real estate market and identified recurring risk factors in the acquisition of the properties. A new investigation has identified 284 properties in the United Read more…
NASS explains constitution amendment on state police
The National Assembly has clarified that the proposed establishment of state police is awaiting the concurrence of at least 24 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly before the constitutional amendment can proceed to final legislative action and presidential assent. Read more…
Who is in charge? Presidency, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s extended vacation
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clashed on Monday over who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of President Bola Tinubu’s announced three-week vacation abroad and the simultaneous absence of Vice President Kashim Shettima. While Atiku 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…
Selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop: Why Air Peace?
Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the decision by aviation industry unions to picket and disrupt the operations of Nigeria’s largest airline in Lagos and Abuja. This is not the first time Air Peace has Read more…
Enough of blaming Abacha for everything bad in Nigeria
General Sani Abacha. Military Head of State in Nigeria from 1993-1998. Former Chief of Army Staff. No-nonsense military officer credited with having a hand in most successful military change of government in Nigeria. He died many years ago. Yet he cannot Read more…