Putin lets Europe join Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy welcomes prospect of European participation
President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to let European representatives join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, a US envoy said, though the Russian leader said Washington must work with its European allies to understand if they want peace Read more…
2027: ‘Arrest perpetrators’, Senate condemns political violence nationwide
AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Senate has condemned in very strong terms, cases of political violence, attacks and disruption of political activities across the country. The Senate has thus taken a swipe at acts of violence, intimidation, Read more…
Makinde’s campaign group demands probe of Tinubu’s N11.2trn crude oil-backed loans
The campaign group demanded that the federal government disclose the identities of the lenders, the amounts borrowed, interest rates, management fees and repayment schedules, as well as the precise volume of crude oil committed under each arrangement. The presidential campaign Read more…
Amupitan Faces Protesters Outside Chatham House In London
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, was heckled by protesters during a visit to London on Thursday, November 12. The protesters surrounded a vehicle conveying him outside Chatham House, shouting accusations against him Read more…
Attack Obi with statistics, not insults, NDC campaign council tells Shettima
The National Campaign Council of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged Vice President Kashim Shettima and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government to counter the economic statistics presented by its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with verifiable data rather than Read more…
2027: Your sacrifices won’t be in vain, Peter Obi assures Nigerians
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to give up on their quest for a better country, assuring them that their efforts and sacrifices would produce the desired results. Obi gave the Read more…
Igwe Orizu pledges support for NDLEA Alternative Development Program
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Dr KON Orizu 111 has on Thursday pledged support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Alternative Development Programme. The highly revered monarch made the pledge when the Anambra State Read more…
Onitsha South LGA Mayor Hosts Arewa, Oduduwa Youth Forum
From Ifeoma Ejiofor It was a moment of unity, love and brotherhood at the Mayor of Onitsha South LGA, Hon. Peter Ikechukwu Mofunanya (Orimili Nando), hosted the Arewa and Oduduwa Youth Forum, Anambra State. The Forum was on a familiarization Read more…
Ireland faces pressure to stop sending Russia an ingredient vital to its war on Ukraine
The Karin, a 400-foot-long (120-meter-long) cargo ship, sat moored this week on Ireland’s boggy River Shannon estuary. Soon it set sail for Russia laden with a white powder that can be forged into weapons vital to Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Read more…
WEDNESDAY MUSINGS
WHEN POLITICAL AMBITION TRADES NATIONAL SECURITY FOR POWER: THE DANGEROUS ROAD TO STATE FAILURE One of the defining features of a constitutional democracy is the protection of fundamental human rights. Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Read more…
Gov Soludo approves 100% CONHESS for eligible health workers in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Government has approved the full implementation of the Hundred percent Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for all eligible health workers previously excluded from the earlier approval. The approval, granted by Gov Charles Soludo covers Read more…
World AIDS Day: ANAMBRA STEPS UP HIV RESPONSE, TARGETS AIDS-FREE STATE BY 2030
…as ANSACA unveils ambitious programme, to host maiden international HIV scientific symposium and statewide awareness campaign By Uzo Ugwunze In a renewed push to eliminate HIV/AIDS in Anambra State by 2030, the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has unveiled Read more…
Putin lets Europe join Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy welcomes prospect of European participation
President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to let European representatives join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, a US envoy said, though the Russian leader said Washington must work with its European allies to understand if they want peace Read more…
2027: ‘Arrest perpetrators’, Senate condemns political violence nationwide
AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Senate has condemned in very strong terms, cases of political violence, attacks and disruption of political activities across the country. The Senate has thus taken a swipe at acts of violence, intimidation, Read more…
Amupitan Faces Protesters Outside Chatham House In London
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, was heckled by protesters during a visit to London on Thursday, November 12. The protesters surrounded a vehicle conveying him outside Chatham House, shouting accusations against him Read more…
Attack Obi with statistics, not insults, NDC campaign council tells Shettima
The National Campaign Council of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged Vice President Kashim Shettima and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government to counter the economic statistics presented by its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with verifiable data rather than Read more…
Crediting Falconets’ victory to Tinubu insult to female players, coaches’ sweat – NASS candidate
By Chukwudi Ebele The Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central, Ven. Tochukwu Ikezue, has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Falconets, on their historic victory over Japan to clinch the country’s first U-17 Women’s World Cup title. He Read more…
How I was prevented from meeting Flamingoes at airport – Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of preventing him from meeting Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Read more…
Ronaldo Calls Time On Portugal Career As 5-Time World Cup Dream Ends
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary Portugal career to an end and ending his hopes of featuring at a record sixth FIFA World Cup. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s decision marks the end of Read more…
Ukrainian air alert app hacked with fake nuclear warnings
Users received bogus radiation and chemical attack alerts before the authorities disabled the app over a suspected cyberattack Ukraine’s government-backed mobile air alert app sent out false warnings of nuclear and chemical attacks on Sunday night, Ukrainian media reported. At Read more…
Makinde’s campaign group demands probe of Tinubu’s N11.2trn crude oil-backed loans
The campaign group demanded that the federal government disclose the identities of the lenders, the amounts borrowed, interest rates, management fees and repayment schedules, as well as the precise volume of crude oil committed under each arrangement. The presidential campaign Read more…
Ireland faces pressure to stop sending Russia an ingredient vital to its war on Ukraine
The Karin, a 400-foot-long (120-meter-long) cargo ship, sat moored this week on Ireland’s boggy River Shannon estuary. Soon it set sail for Russia laden with a white powder that can be forged into weapons vital to Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Read more…
Tinubu asks Reps to approve ₦10.79tn external borrowing plan
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve the implementation of the Federal Government’s ₦10.79tn external borrowing plan contained in the 2026 Appropriation Act. The request, which was conveyed in a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Read more…
Tinubu’s hardship makes Nigerians miss Buhari – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said Nigerians are beginning to miss the late President Muhammadu Buhari because, in his view, living conditions were better under the previous administration than they are 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…