China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and launch a dialogue on AI, both countries said following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. The tariff reductions would apply to US exports such Read more…
Sanusi, Bayero set for separate royal processions in Kano
Kano is expected to witness two separate royal processions on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is scheduled to hold the Hawan Babban Daki, while the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, is expected Read more…
Fake agency: I was tested but never betrayed Tinubu’s trust — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) tested him personally but did not affect his loyalty to the President. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at Read more…
Anger, frustration over 78 kidnapped schoolchildren
Parents and families of the 78 students and children abducted from two public schools in separate attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, have been agonising over the fate of their children still languishing in the captivity of terrorists 135 Read more…
Cardinal Parolin at UN: ‘Restore trust’ through dialogue, justice and peace
Addressing the General Assembly in New York, the Vatican Secretary of State calls for an end to wars, respect for international law, responsible use of artificial intelligence and renewed multilateralism. Cardinal Pietro Parolin has called on the international community to Read more…
Prepare for Your Future Today, High Chief Abraham Otti Tells Umuchu Learners
By Uzo Ugwunze The Umuchu born multimillionaire and Founder, Mighty Mighty Education Foundation, High Chief Abraham Ikechukwu Otti has charged the beneficiaries of his education grants to work hard in their academic pursuit so as to occupy vantage positions that Read more…
HANDOVER SPEECH BY THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT NNEWI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, MINES AND AGRICULTURE 2024–2026
Distinguished members of the Board of Trustees, the Executive and Council members, distinguished members of the Nnewi business community, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is with a heart filled with gratitude, humility and a deep sense of accomplishment that Read more…
NCCIMA holds AGM as Pastor Mrs Patricia Uchenna Chukwu becomes 12th President
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) on Saturday held her Annual General Meeting (AGM) and investiture of Pastor Mrs Patricia Uchenna Chukwu as the 12th President. Pastor Mrs Patricia Uchenna Chukwu is the first Read more…
‘The blockade is complete’: Locals flee occupied south Ukraine as hunger deepens
The southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky — under Russian occupation since 2022 — has become “hell on earth,” local officials and humanitarian workers told ABC News, as thousands of remaining residents face starvation and hundreds flee through a war zone Read more…
WEEKEND MUSINGS
NOTHING MUST HAPPEN TO PETER OBI:PRESIDENT TINUBU MUST ACT NOW; PROTECT PETER OBI , PROTECT THE DEMOCRATIC SPACE,-NIGERIA MUST NOT WAIT FOR TRAGEDY BEFORE IT ACTS. As I attentively listened to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress Read more…
Detention: El-Rufai Paying Price For Misgovernance, Irresponsibility – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is “paying the price” for what he described as misgovernance and irresponsibility during his eight years in office. Sani made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Read more…
I stand by my words – Gov Otti on Peter Obi leaving money for Anambra
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he stands by his 2020 statement concerning former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s handling of $155 million while he was governor. Otti made the clarification during an interview with Arise Television while responding Read more…
Cardinal Parolin at UN: ‘Restore trust’ through dialogue, justice and peace
Addressing the General Assembly in New York, the Vatican Secretary of State calls for an end to wars, respect for international law, responsible use of artificial intelligence and renewed multilateralism. Cardinal Pietro Parolin has called on the international community to Read more…
‘The blockade is complete’: Locals flee occupied south Ukraine as hunger deepens
The southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky — under Russian occupation since 2022 — has become “hell on earth,” local officials and humanitarian workers told ABC News, as thousands of remaining residents face starvation and hundreds flee through a war zone Read more…
WEEKEND MUSINGS
NOTHING MUST HAPPEN TO PETER OBI:PRESIDENT TINUBU MUST ACT NOW; PROTECT PETER OBI , PROTECT THE DEMOCRATIC SPACE,-NIGERIA MUST NOT WAIT FOR TRAGEDY BEFORE IT ACTS. As I attentively listened to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress Read more…
Detention: El-Rufai Paying Price For Misgovernance, Irresponsibility – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is “paying the price” for what he described as misgovernance and irresponsibility during his eight years in office. Sani made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics 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…
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and launch a dialogue on AI, both countries said following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. The tariff reductions would apply to US exports such Read more…
Fake agency: I was tested but never betrayed Tinubu’s trust — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) tested him personally but did not affect his loyalty to the President. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at Read more…
Prepare for Your Future Today, High Chief Abraham Otti Tells Umuchu Learners
By Uzo Ugwunze The Umuchu born multimillionaire and Founder, Mighty Mighty Education Foundation, High Chief Abraham Ikechukwu Otti has charged the beneficiaries of his education grants to work hard in their academic pursuit so as to occupy vantage positions that Read more…
HANDOVER SPEECH BY THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT NNEWI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, MINES AND AGRICULTURE 2024–2026
Distinguished members of the Board of Trustees, the Executive and Council members, distinguished members of the Nnewi business community, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is with a heart filled with gratitude, humility and a deep sense of accomplishment that 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…