MONDAY MUSINGS
WHAT HAVE THE PEOPLE OF OKIGWE DONE TO DESERVE THIS AGONY? ALA-IGBO WEEPS AS THE GRAVEYARD OF BROTHERHOOD EXPANDS AND THE CRIES OF THE INNOCENT GO UNHEARD! When a people grow accustomed to the shedding of innocent blood, the greatest Read more…
‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war
Iran has signaled that it is preparing for another round of war with the United States and has issued public threats against Washington and its allies in an apparent bid to deter President Donald Trump from restarting the current conflict. Over the Read more…
2027: We’ll not step down for Atiku — Kwankwaso replies ADC
Mr Kwankwaso, in a Facebook statement on Sunday, accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) of running mischievous smear campaigns to mislead voters on election eve. Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party Read more…
2027: Tinubu’s supporters are mad – Presidency replies Amaechi
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has described the president’s supporters as “MAD” about his re-election bid in 2027. Onanuga made the remark in a post on X while reacting to comments by the 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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, citing a court judgement restricting political parties in Nigeria from establishing branches outside the country.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…
Kidnapped Benue Catholic Priest, Fr. John Otache rescued
Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache, the Catholic priest abducted in Benue State, has reportedly regained his freedom following a rescue operation involving security operatives and local vigilantes. Otache, the Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Read more…
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others lack ideological political roots -Lamido
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other prominent politicians, accusing them of lacking firm ideological convictions and contributing to the political instability confronting the Read more…
Police Confirm Killing Of 2 Officers, 3 Injured In Aba
Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police has confirmed the killing of two senior officers and injuring of three inspectors by hoodlums in Aba.This followed an attack at Uratta Divisional Police headquarters, in the commercial nerve centre of the state Read more…
2027: Obi of Onitsha urges Igbo to shake off voter apathy to avert regrets
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has called on people of the South East States to shake off their historical apathy towards elections ahead of the January 2027 general polls. He argued that it would be folly for Read more…
Rubio rebukes Zelensky over Starlink claims
The US secretary of state has denied that Washington ordered restrictions on satellite services used by Ukrainian drones US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Vladimir Zelensky’s claim that Washington ordered restrictions on satellite services used by Ukraine to Read more…
Flood Sacks 11 Nasarawa Communities, Displaces Over 5,000 People
No fewer than 11 communities have been sacked and more than 5,000 people displaced by massive flooding that submerged riverine communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the disaster followed torrential rainfall that lasted for Read more…
Kidnapped corps members: Kwankwaso salutes Tinubu, security agencies over arrest of abductors
President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hostility against insecurity in the country examplified by the recent arrest of the abductors of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, has continued to attract the commendations of many concerned Nigerians. Among those commending President Tinubu Read more…
‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war
Iran has signaled that it is preparing for another round of war with the United States and has issued public threats against Washington and its allies in an apparent bid to deter President Donald Trump from restarting the current conflict. Over the Read more…
2027: We’ll not step down for Atiku — Kwankwaso replies ADC
Mr Kwankwaso, in a Facebook statement on Sunday, accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) of running mischievous smear campaigns to mislead voters on election eve. Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party Read more…
2027: Tinubu’s supporters are mad – Presidency replies Amaechi
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has described the president’s supporters as “MAD” about his re-election bid in 2027. Onanuga made the remark in a post on X while reacting to comments by the 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…
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…
Trump waives ‘bone-crushing’ Russia sanctions
The US president has invoked a national-interest exemption to suspend sweeping penalties under the Lindsey Graham bill US President Donald Trump has suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia that he signed into law just a month ago, invoking a national-interest Read more…
Obi of Onitsha celebrates 15 years of Glo partnership as Ofala becomes global cultural festival
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, Agbogidi, has commended Globacom for its 15 years commitment to the Ofala festival, saying the company’s support has transformed the event into a global cultural festival. Speaking at the 2026 edition of Read more…
ASMATA zonal chairman petitions Soludo over sack by PG
…he abandoned his duty Says PG By Chukwudi Ebele Dissatisfied with his purported sack as the Oyi zonal chairman of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, ASMATA, by the ASMATA President General, PG, Chief Humphrey Anuna, the said sacked chairman, Read more…
2027: Tinubu must face Nigerians to account for stewardship – Atiku
African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said that President Bola Tinubu must face Nigerians to account for his stewardship in the last three and a half years. Atiku, in a statement by the Director, Strategic Communication, ADC 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…