Ukraine trains military orphans to ‘replace fallen fathers’ – WaPo
Kiev has set up five boarding schools for children of killed and badly wounded servicemen, The Washington Post has reported The Ukrainian government has set up five boarding schools for children whose parents were killed, went missing, or were left Read more…
Experts Divided As NASS Extends 2025 Capital Budget To December
Financial experts yesterday differed over the implications of the National Assembly’s decision to extend implementation of the 2025 capital budget to December 2026. While some warned that the extension could undermine budget transparency and fiscal discipline, others said it could Read more…
NNPCL posts N7.2tn profit as revenue falls 24% to N34.5tn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 24 percent decline in revenue. NNPCL spokesperson, Andy Odeh, disclosed the figures in the company’s 2025 Audited Financial Statements, Read more…
PG ANISA/ANIAS, Chief Great Ugwuoke Sets To Represent Udenu Constituency In Enugu State House of Assembly
All is set for the emergence of Chief Great Ugwuoke, the President General (PG) Association of Non Indigenes Welfare in Anambra State(ANISA/ANIAS) as member representing Udenu Constituency In Enugu State House of Assembly. The development followed his emergence as Standard Read more…
Ondo alcohol poisoning: 48 dead, 182 affected as panel confirms methanol in ‘monkey tail’
The NMA-NAFDAC Liaison Committee has confirmed that high concentration of methanol in a local concoction known as ‘monkey tail’ is responsible for the recent mass deaths in Ondo State. It said out of 182 affected, 48 persons have died, five Read more…
Atiku asks FG to publish Nigeria-US health agreement
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to publish the full text of Nigeria’s health agreement with the United States. Atiku made the call in a Read more…
Consulate raises alarm over killing of three Nigerians in South Africa
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has raised alarm over the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the Read more…
Tinubu returns to Lagos after France trip, begins 2027 meetings
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after ending his working vacation in France, with strategic meetings with political leaders and associates expected to take place over the coming days. Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Read more…
Excitement in Nnewi as works resume on shopping mall abandoned for 14 yrs
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There is excitement in the industrial town of Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State as Gov Charles Soludo has resumed work on Nnewi Shopping Mall abandoned for fourteen years. In a brief post made by Read more…
Iran denounces ‘Iranophobia’ over mysterious UK airbase terror case
Five men arrested over suspected activity near a base housing US bombers have unexpectedly been released on bail Iran has denied any ties to a suspected terrorist plot targeting a UK airbase that houses US bombers flying missions against Iran. Read more…
We’ll Manage Wike, Govs Face-off Through Dialogue, Maturity – Yilwatda
Says political differences normal in democracy The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda has said the party will manage the political face-off between its governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, through Read more…
Delta Police Arrest Education Commissioner, 3 Others Over Deputy Director’s Death
The Delta State Police Command has arrested the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three others over the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education. The Police Public Relations Officer Read more…
PG ANISA/ANIAS, Chief Great Ugwuoke Sets To Represent Udenu Constituency In Enugu State House of Assembly
All is set for the emergence of Chief Great Ugwuoke, the President General (PG) Association of Non Indigenes Welfare in Anambra State(ANISA/ANIAS) as member representing Udenu Constituency In Enugu State House of Assembly. The development followed his emergence as Standard Read more…
Tinubu returns to Lagos after France trip, begins 2027 meetings
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after ending his working vacation in France, with strategic meetings with political leaders and associates expected to take place over the coming days. Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Read more…
We’ll Manage Wike, Govs Face-off Through Dialogue, Maturity – Yilwatda
Says political differences normal in democracy The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda has said the party will manage the political face-off between its governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, through Read more…
Presidency clears air, says Tinubu is hale and hearty
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is hale and hearty, saying his absence from Nigeria is due to his ongoing working vacation. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, said in an X post on Sunday 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…
Experts Divided As NASS Extends 2025 Capital Budget To December
Financial experts yesterday differed over the implications of the National Assembly’s decision to extend implementation of the 2025 capital budget to December 2026. While some warned that the extension could undermine budget transparency and fiscal discipline, others said it could Read more…
NNPCL posts N7.2tn profit as revenue falls 24% to N34.5tn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 24 percent decline in revenue. NNPCL spokesperson, Andy Odeh, disclosed the figures in the company’s 2025 Audited Financial Statements, Read more…
Tinubu returns to Lagos after France trip, begins 2027 meetings
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after ending his working vacation in France, with strategic meetings with political leaders and associates expected to take place over the coming days. Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Read more…
Excitement in Nnewi as works resume on shopping mall abandoned for 14 yrs
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There is excitement in the industrial town of Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State as Gov Charles Soludo has resumed work on Nnewi Shopping Mall abandoned for fourteen years. In a brief post made by 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…