Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Russia has warned NATO that it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad should any members of the military bloc try to cut off its western exclave from the rest of the country. The warning sent to NATO echoed statements issued Read more…
Civil servants set to commence three-day warning strike over unmet demands
Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has directed civil servants across the Federal, State and Local Governments to commence a three-day warning strike from midnight on Friday, October 2, 2026, following the expiration of the deadline earlier given to Read more…
October 1: APC is Nigeria’s cancer – Kenneth Okonkwo blasts Tinubu
Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, rejecting the President’s description of Nigeria in 2023 as a “sick patient” suffering from cancer. Tinubu, in his Read more…
I ‘Technically Resigned’ From Buhari’s Govt Over Unmet Expectations – Amaechi
The former Minister of Transportation and vice presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has recounted how he gradually withdrew from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari after becoming dissatisfied with the direction of the government. Amaechi Read more…
2027: I’ll spend presidential holidays touring Nigeria, not abroad – Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged not to spend his holidays outside Nigeria if elected president in 2027. Obi made the promise in his Independence Day address on Thursday, saying he would use his Read more…
Nigeria at 66: Obi Calls for Honest Reflection, Says Nation Must Confront Poverty, Insecurity
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the country’s 66th Independence anniversary to reflect honestly on the nation’s development trajectory and confront the challenges undermining its progress. Obi, in his Read more…
TEXT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, WITH THE THEME, FROM REFORMS TO PROSPERITY
My fellow Nigerians,Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: Read more…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says US Won’t Dare to Advance Beyond Arabian Sea While Trump Confirms Talks With Mediators
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei mocked the U.S. on Monday, saying that Tehran’s enemies would eventually be kicked out of the Middle East amid the ongoing war with Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei Hails Guardians of the Strait of Hormuz In a post Read more…
‘No Nigerian should live in IDP camp’ — Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the government to take decisive steps to end insecurity and ensure that Nigerians displaced by banditry return to their communities. Obi spoke on Tuesday during a Read more…
Tinubu: Gloom era over, season of prosperity begins
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has passed the most painful phase of his administration’s economic reforms and is now entering what he described as an “age of prosperity,” with reducing the cost of living as the government’s immediate Read more…
Catholic Priest urges Christians to live holy and exemplary life as late Princess Assumpta Ugodie Odiegwu was laid to rest
By Eche Nwaobasi- Onitsha. The parish priest of St. Michael Catholic Church, Abacha, Idemili North LGA, Very Rev. Fr. Jude Uchegbusi has urged Christians to always strive to live a holy and exemplary life in order to impact positively to Read more…
Tripple celebrations : Cleric enjoins couple to make heaven by living Christ like life…as Ojukwu family marks tripple celebrations
By Uzo Ugwunze It was a roll call of creme de la creme in Onitsha, Anambra state, as comrade Ojukwu Emeka family of Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, had tripple celebrations of 20 years of marriage, 45 birthday and child Read more…
October 1: APC is Nigeria’s cancer – Kenneth Okonkwo blasts Tinubu
Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, rejecting the President’s description of Nigeria in 2023 as a “sick patient” suffering from cancer. Tinubu, in his Read more…
I ‘Technically Resigned’ From Buhari’s Govt Over Unmet Expectations – Amaechi
The former Minister of Transportation and vice presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has recounted how he gradually withdrew from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari after becoming dissatisfied with the direction of the government. Amaechi Read more…
Nigeria at 66: Obi Calls for Honest Reflection, Says Nation Must Confront Poverty, Insecurity
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the country’s 66th Independence anniversary to reflect honestly on the nation’s development trajectory and confront the challenges undermining its progress. Obi, in his Read more…
‘No Nigerian should live in IDP camp’ — Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the government to take decisive steps to end insecurity and ensure that Nigerians displaced by banditry return to their communities. Obi spoke on Tuesday during a 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…
Civil servants set to commence three-day warning strike over unmet demands
Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has directed civil servants across the Federal, State and Local Governments to commence a three-day warning strike from midnight on Friday, October 2, 2026, following the expiration of the deadline earlier given to Read more…
2027: I’ll spend presidential holidays touring Nigeria, not abroad – Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged not to spend his holidays outside Nigeria if elected president in 2027. Obi made the promise in his Independence Day address on Thursday, saying he would use his Read more…
TEXT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, WITH THE THEME, FROM REFORMS TO PROSPERITY
My fellow Nigerians,Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: Read more…
Tinubu: Gloom era over, season of prosperity begins
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has passed the most painful phase of his administration’s economic reforms and is now entering what he described as an “age of prosperity,” with reducing the cost of living as the government’s immediate 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…