US and Israel draw up plans to target Iranian nuclear sites
Further details have emerged regarding US-Israeli plans for a joint military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections. Following sightings of Israeli Air Force jets flying up to the Iranian border on Monday, plans for a three-day military blitz on Read more…
Nigeria’s Ebola Case: Experts, Africa CDC Worry Over Late Detection, Contact Tracing
Nigeria’s response to an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over delays in diagnosis, the adequacy of contact tracing and the preparedness of healthcare facilities to detect rare but deadly Read more…
2027: If APC uses Aso Rock for meetings, weddings, we deserve same – Sowore dares Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has no moral right to stop him from using the Presidential Villa for his campaign. Sowore, who spoke on Arise Television’s Read more…
Imo court sets October 27 for trial of five alleged NYSC prospects’ kidnappers
The Imo State High Court has scheduled four consecutive days for the trial of five men accused of kidnapping prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, urging lawyers on both sides to work towards concluding the cases before Read more…
Akpabio: Denying experienced lawmakers tickets robs Nigeria of their contributions
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers the opportunity to return to the National Assembly, warning that such decisions deprive Nigeria of valuable contributions to lawmaking and national development. Akpabio, who spoke during Read more…
What Agubuzu’s zero hour graduate teaches about the Biafran War
Every republic eventually confronts the question of what it owes the citizens it wounded and then asked to serve. Ambassador Lawrence Agubuzu’s autobiography, Zero Hour Graduate: A Nigerian Diplomat’s Journey Through War and Service to Triumph, poses that question with Read more…
Police Recover Adamawa-Stolen Phone in Awka, Arrest 19-Year-Old Suspect
By Uzo Ugwunze The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, and the recovery of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State. According to a press release Read more…
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EBOLA: FG ASSURES NIGERIANS OF CONTAINMENT STRATEGIES The Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness, Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats has assured Nigerians it can handle Ebola in the country. The Chairman of the Task Force and Chief Read more…
Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia
The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. “Iranian-supported Houthis have increasingly engaged in hostilities Read more…
10 feared dead as boat capsizes during oil vessel protest in Rivers
No fewer than 10 persons are feared dead following the capsize of a community boat during a confrontation over the blockade of an offshore crude oil storage vessel in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The tragedy Read more…
INEC violates Electoral Act, fails to publish voter register 90 days before election
Since the 2027 general elections are scheduled to begin on 16 January 2027, with the presidential and National Assembly elections, the deadline for INEC to announce the seven days for displaying the voters’ register was Sunday, 18 October. The Independent Read more…
FCT secured for Tinubu in 2027 – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will receive support in the territory during the 2027 presidential election. Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja while meeting with political stakeholders Read more…
2027: If APC uses Aso Rock for meetings, weddings, we deserve same – Sowore dares Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has no moral right to stop him from using the Presidential Villa for his campaign. Sowore, who spoke on Arise Television’s Read more…
Akpabio: Denying experienced lawmakers tickets robs Nigeria of their contributions
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers the opportunity to return to the National Assembly, warning that such decisions deprive Nigeria of valuable contributions to lawmaking and national development. Akpabio, who spoke during Read more…
What Agubuzu’s zero hour graduate teaches about the Biafran War
Every republic eventually confronts the question of what it owes the citizens it wounded and then asked to serve. Ambassador Lawrence Agubuzu’s autobiography, Zero Hour Graduate: A Nigerian Diplomat’s Journey Through War and Service to Triumph, poses that question with Read more…
INEC violates Electoral Act, fails to publish voter register 90 days before election
Since the 2027 general elections are scheduled to begin on 16 January 2027, with the presidential and National Assembly elections, the deadline for INEC to announce the seven days for displaying the voters’ register was Sunday, 18 October. The Independent Read more…
Peter Obi: NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters, gives reason
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, citing a court judgement restricting political parties in Nigeria from establishing branches outside the country. The party disclosed this in a statement 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…
Account for N10bn Ebola fund, Atiku tells Tinubu
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has charged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to account for the ₦10 billion approved for Ebola Virus Disease preparedness. Atiku, in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communication of the Read more…
Trump says Russia ‘has been fine on Ukraine’ as he makes new deals with Putin. Will his strategy pay off?
The president insists that his latest moves will end the war and lower prices for Americans. Experts aren’t so sure. A series of Trump administration moves over the last two weeks — including decisions to lift sanctions on Russian diesel Read more…
Presidential panel submits draft National Policing Bill to Justice Ministry for review
The proposed National Policing Bill seeks to establish the constitutional and legislative framework for a dual policing structure, comprising a Federal Police Service and State Police Services. The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has completed the drafting Read more…
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
US President Donald Trump has excoriated Ukraine‘s leader after the country launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia this year, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of his demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions 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…