Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he believed Russia may have shared jet-drone technology with its longstanding ally North Korea. In recent weeks, Russia has sharply increased its use of jet-drones against Ukraine, which so far has no effective Read more…
‘Nigeria Needs Unifying Leader’ — Peter Obi Speaks Ahead of 2027
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to prioritise national unity and elect a leader capable of bringing the country together. Obi said a divided nation could not Read more…
2027: Soludo, Obi camps clash over Anambra votes
• Reject Obi, defend APGA, state govt tells supporters • Face governance, account for state resources, POMR fires back • We’ll win big in Anambra —NDC Anambra State Government yesterday urged voters to reject former governor Peter Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Read more…
Dickson won’t betray Obi, Kwankwaso — NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations that its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, is secretly working with the ruling All Progressives Congress to undermine the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the Read more…
US firm files $57m lawsuit against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode, others
A United States-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has filed a $57 million lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and DCI Group over alleged defamation and conspiracy to kidnap and physically Read more…
2027: Miyetti Allah threatens to withhold votes over leader’s detention
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bauchi State Council, has said its members will not give bulk votes to any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections unless its national leader, Bello Bodejo, is released from detention. The organisation also appealed to Read more…
Tinubu mourns victims of aircraft crash in Ondo
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday morning. Daily Sun earlier reported that the aircraft was on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos Read more…
UPDATE: 25 passengers, seven crew members on board crashed aircraft — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board a military aircraft that crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Keyamo disclosed this in a statement on his 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…
‘Nigeria Needs Unifying Leader’ — Peter Obi Speaks Ahead of 2027
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to prioritise national unity and elect a leader capable of bringing the country together. Obi said a divided nation could not Read more…
2027: Soludo, Obi camps clash over Anambra votes
• Reject Obi, defend APGA, state govt tells supporters • Face governance, account for state resources, POMR fires back • We’ll win big in Anambra —NDC Anambra State Government yesterday urged voters to reject former governor Peter Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Read more…
Dickson won’t betray Obi, Kwankwaso — NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations that its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, is secretly working with the ruling All Progressives Congress to undermine the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the Read more…
2027: Miyetti Allah threatens to withhold votes over leader’s detention
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bauchi State Council, has said its members will not give bulk votes to any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections unless its national leader, Bello Bodejo, is released from detention. The organisation also appealed to 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…
Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he believed Russia may have shared jet-drone technology with its longstanding ally North Korea. In recent weeks, Russia has sharply increased its use of jet-drones against Ukraine, which so far has no effective Read more…
US firm files $57m lawsuit against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode, others
A United States-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has filed a $57 million lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and DCI Group over alleged defamation and conspiracy to kidnap and physically Read more…
UPDATE: 25 passengers, seven crew members on board crashed aircraft — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board a military aircraft that crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Keyamo disclosed this in a statement on his 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…
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…