Russia strikes data center and logistics hub in Ukraine – MOD (VIDEO)
Moscow says its forces also struck military targets across the country, including supply ships off Odessa, while air defenses downed more than 1,200 drones The Russian military has struck a data center and a logistics hub in Ukraine, the Defense Read more…
Mr President: Without energy availability and affordability at the grassroots, your message of prosperity is delusional
THE aim of a leader should be the welfare of the people whom he leads. I have used ‘welfare’ to denote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the people—Chief Obafemi Awolowo in his 1967 address to Western leaders of Read more…
Atiku to Tinubu: Account for N11.2trn owed NNPCL
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a full breakdown of the N11.2 trillion reportedly owed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by the Federal Government, alongside disclosure of government contractors’ contributions to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election Read more…
APC, PDP, NDC, others fret over Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 on party membership registers and candidate nominations, creating fresh grounds for challenges to the 2027 tickets of the APC, PDP, NDC and other parties. The ruling does not Read more…
Grassroots man: Hon Ikenna Anthony Okafor made a stop at a local pub at Egbu-Umuenem
The Labour candidate for the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Ikenna Okafor visited the local tavern ‘Mma4Life’ to interact with them on the need to vote in the upcoming election because of the consequential nature of the election in 2027. Read more…
Ndigbo have offended her Creator, Ogilisi Igbo raises alarm
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Proprietor of Rojenny Games Village in Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka has raised the alarm that Ndigbo have offended their creator, the Almighty God. Chief Eseonwuka(Ogilisi Igbo) in what he Read more…
Verify status of govt owned, allocated land before entering into transaction, prospective land buyers in Onitsha warned
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State government has warned prospective land buyers at Trans Nkisi Phase 1, Onitsha in Anambra State, to verify the status of the land before entering into transaction. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Land, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe Read more…
Nnamdi Kanu co-signed Sokoto Declaration – IPOB
…Says it exists as public document The Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has dismissed claims that its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, did not approve or co-sign the Sokoto Declaration. In an official statement issued on behalf of Kanu, IPOB’s Media Read more…
Okorie accuses Soludo of vendetta against Peter Obi
Elder statesman and Ojeozi Ndigbo, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has accused Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, of pursuing a sustained personal vendetta against former governor, Mr Peter Obi. In a statement issued on October 1, 2026, titled “Soludo’s Vendetta Against Peter Read more…
Exclusive-Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say
Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have held face-to-face talks in Turkey to try to calm tensions between them, according to six sources briefed on the first known meeting between the longtime foes. The Syrian officials Read more…
Pope to Pontifical Teutonic College: Preserve unity with the Pope and the faith
Addressing the community of the Pontifical Teutonic College of Santa Maria in Campo Santo on its 150th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV recalls the College’s long history and calls upon its community to preserve their closeness to the Successor of Peter Read more…
WEEKEND MUSINGS
WHEN GOD DEFIED THE SHADOW OF DEATH: THE MIRACULOUS SURVIVAL OF 174 SOULS AND THE HEROIC COURAGE OF A WOUNDED PILOT“I couldn’t let everybody else die.” The heroic Flydubai pilot whose courage, against the harrowing odds, became a symbol of Read more…
Russia strikes data center and logistics hub in Ukraine – MOD (VIDEO)
Moscow says its forces also struck military targets across the country, including supply ships off Odessa, while air defenses downed more than 1,200 drones The Russian military has struck a data center and a logistics hub in Ukraine, the Defense Read more…
Mr President: Without energy availability and affordability at the grassroots, your message of prosperity is delusional
THE aim of a leader should be the welfare of the people whom he leads. I have used ‘welfare’ to denote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the people—Chief Obafemi Awolowo in his 1967 address to Western leaders of Read more…
Atiku to Tinubu: Account for N11.2trn owed NNPCL
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a full breakdown of the N11.2 trillion reportedly owed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by the Federal Government, alongside disclosure of government contractors’ contributions to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election Read more…
APC, PDP, NDC, others fret over Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 on party membership registers and candidate nominations, creating fresh grounds for challenges to the 2027 tickets of the APC, PDP, NDC and other parties. The ruling does not 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…
Mr President: Without energy availability and affordability at the grassroots, your message of prosperity is delusional
THE aim of a leader should be the welfare of the people whom he leads. I have used ‘welfare’ to denote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the people—Chief Obafemi Awolowo in his 1967 address to Western leaders of Read more…
Atiku to Tinubu: Account for N11.2trn owed NNPCL
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a full breakdown of the N11.2 trillion reportedly owed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by the Federal Government, alongside disclosure of government contractors’ contributions to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election Read more…
Verify status of govt owned, allocated land before entering into transaction, prospective land buyers in Onitsha warned
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State government has warned prospective land buyers at Trans Nkisi Phase 1, Onitsha in Anambra State, to verify the status of the land before entering into transaction. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Land, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe Read more…
Exclusive-Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say
Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have held face-to-face talks in Turkey to try to calm tensions between them, according to six sources briefed on the first known meeting between the longtime foes. The Syrian officials 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…