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…
Buhari Authorised Biography To Examine Controversies, Achievements-Author
The author of the authorised biography of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Dr Udu Yakubu, has said the three-volume publication will provide an independent account of the late president’s leadership, examining his achievements, failures and controversies during his military and Read more…
Northern Leaders Counter South-West Monarchs Over Rotational Presidency
Traditional rulers across the South-West and the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) have endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, insisting that the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria until 2031 to sustain power rotation and promote national unity. However, 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…
Wike mocks Obi as ‘anywhere food is ready politician’, says Atiku won’t get 25% across South
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a fresh swipe at former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, describing him as an ‘anywhere food is ready politician’ and accusing him of avoiding political battles whenever the Read more…
Mojtaba Khamenei aide’s chilling ’40 years’ warning surfaces amid US push for Iran deal
Iran’s top security official, who reportedly received a letter from Vice President JD Vance about resuming peace talks, warned in a resurfaced interview that wartime negotiations with Tehran could drag on for decades, and during which both sides should “be Read more…
WHY WE DECROWNED And DETHRONED THE PRIESTHOOD OF BABYLON IN NNEWI —— Apostle Ofodile Ikenna Nzimiro
The Vision Bearer Of East Mandate Global and Alaigbo Sunrise Prayer Crusade, Apostle Ofodile Ikenna Nzimiro, has explained why they came to Nnewi to decrown and dethrone the priesthood of Babylon in the town particularly and Igboland in general. Speaking Read more…
Mark’s removal: Northern ADC chairmen kick, head for NJC
The Forum of 19 Northern State Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress has rejected the Federal High Court judgment that sacked the David Mark-led national leadership of the party, insisting that the ruling would be challenged at the Court of Read more…
Ndume fumes after youths allegedly throw stones at him in Gwoza
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South senatorial constituency, has expressed anger following reports that some youths allegedly threw stones at him during a gathering in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. A video circulating on social media showed the 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…
Northern Leaders Counter South-West Monarchs Over Rotational Presidency
Traditional rulers across the South-West and the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) have endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, insisting that the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria until 2031 to sustain power rotation and promote national unity. However, Read more…
Wike mocks Obi as ‘anywhere food is ready politician’, says Atiku won’t get 25% across South
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a fresh swipe at former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, describing him as an ‘anywhere food is ready politician’ and accusing him of avoiding political battles whenever the Read more…
Mojtaba Khamenei aide’s chilling ’40 years’ warning surfaces amid US push for Iran deal
Iran’s top security official, who reportedly received a letter from Vice President JD Vance about resuming peace talks, warned in a resurfaced interview that wartime negotiations with Tehran could drag on for decades, and during which both sides should “be 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…
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…
Power minister apologises to Nigerians over outages, promises improved electricity supply
Mr Tegbe said President Bola Tinubu also shared the concerns of Nigerians over the unreliable electricity supply, adding that the government was doing everything possible to address the challenges. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has apologised to Nigerians over 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…