WEDNESDAY MUSINGS
AN AWARD OF GRATITUDE, A MOMENT OF REFLECTION, AND A RENEWED CALL TO SERVICE There are moments in one’s professional journey when a simple visit, a handshake and a modest token of appreciation become far more profound than the material Read more…
11 Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz Since Monday
At least 11 tankers have been attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz since last Monday, threatening a recovery in Persian Gulf oil exports as fighting spreads across the region. Four of the attacks occurred in the past two Read more…
2027: I’ll Be In Charge, Tackle Corruption If Elected President — Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to tackle corruption if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi made the commitment in an interview with the BBC African Service, where he said former President Read more…
FACT-CHECK: Did UNICEF predict Niger State will not have boys in Grade 7/JSS1 by 2027?
PREMIUM TIMES contacted UNICEF to verify Governor Bago’s claim. UNICEF told PREMIUM TIMES it did not conduct or commission a study on the impact of artisanal mining on children’s school attendance in Shiroro or other Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Read more…
NAF releases names of deceased officers in ill-fated ATR 42 plane crash
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives following the accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft, NAF Read more…
2027: INEC reveals 10 states with highest number of registered voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the number of registered voters from various states going into the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan revealed the figures during the commission’s World Press Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more…
CHYBEE FOUNDATION IN ANOTHER ROUND OF EMPOWERMENT
By Don Peter Okoro JP-UN. Barely 5 months after Chybee Foundation For Women and Youths Empowerment organized a program where over 50 Women and Youths received Grants of #100,000 each, another massive program has taken place. The latest took place Read more…
Drama as Church members of Pastor Anazodo attack journalists in Court
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There was drama at the Anambra State High Court, Awka, on Tuesday, as persons suspected to be supporters and church members of the General Overseer of Dayspring Assembly, Awada-Obosi, Pastor Harrison Anazodo, attacked journalists and cameramen while Read more…
DPO, DSP queried in Anambra over disappearance of armed robbery suspect
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama(CP) has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of 3-3 Police Station and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), over disappearance 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…
‘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…
2027: I’ll Be In Charge, Tackle Corruption If Elected President — Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to tackle corruption if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi made the commitment in an interview with the BBC African Service, where he said former President Read more…
2027: INEC reveals 10 states with highest number of registered voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the number of registered voters from various states going into the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan revealed the figures during the commission’s World Press Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. 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…
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…
11 Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz Since Monday
At least 11 tankers have been attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz since last Monday, threatening a recovery in Persian Gulf oil exports as fighting spreads across the region. Four of the attacks occurred in the past two Read more…
CHYBEE FOUNDATION IN ANOTHER ROUND OF EMPOWERMENT
By Don Peter Okoro JP-UN. Barely 5 months after Chybee Foundation For Women and Youths Empowerment organized a program where over 50 Women and Youths received Grants of #100,000 each, another massive program has taken place. The latest took place 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…
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…