Deputy Senate President faults Osinbajo over alleged comments on gloomy economy, democracy
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over the gloomy picture he painted of Nigeria’s economy and democratic governance. Senator Barau Jibrin who noted that Osinbajo got Read more…
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countries
Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei on Tuesday met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, not seen in public since succeeding his slain father in March, a day after holding talks with representatives of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. State media Read more…
Ebola: Survivors can transmit virus through sex, but not sweat or saliva – WHO
Patrick Otim, programme area manager for emergency response at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, explained the virus in a video answering questions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has explained that Ebola survivors may transmit the virus through sexual intercourse Read more…
37 Niger miners died of suffocation in NSCDC custody, investigative panel reveals
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners died from asphyxiation while being held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, with a Federal Government investigative panel describing the deaths as preventable. The panel’s chairman, Jonathan Kure, a former Deputy Read more…
2027: Wike demands 70% votes for Tinubu in Ogoni, Alausa banks on education reforms
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged political leaders in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State to deliver at least 70 per cent of votes cast for President Bola Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 Read more…
Kanu: US group offers $10,000 for precedent on conviction under repealed law
A United States-based group, Rising Sun Foundation USA, has offered $10,000 to anyone who can produce a Nigerian judicial precedent establishing the legality of convicting a defendant under a law repealed before judgment. The foundation said the challenge arose from Read more…
PRESS RELEASE: AGREEMENT
FG, NLC REACH AGREEMENT AT CONCILIATION MEETING The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached far-reaching resolutions at the conciliation meetings convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meetings, held on Read more…
After His Dad’s Death, Pope Leo Used His Inheritance to Help Build a Church in Peru
A revealing new book about Pope Leo hit the shelves shortly before the pontiff was diagnosed with cancer After his mother died of cancer, Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, spent more time with his father, who began making Read more…
‘Envy, hate behind Soludo’s attacks on Peter Obi’ – Senator Umeh
Senator Victor Umeh has accused Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo of acting out of envy and hatred towards presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi. Umeh claimed that Soludo was trying to surpass Obi’s political record, Read more…
IPOB urges South-east to withdraw support for APC over Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal
Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in November 2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Still, his appeal against judgement has not been listed for hearing since February this year. The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra Read more…
Wike attacks Atiku, Amaechi as Fubara backs Tinubu’s re-election
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a fresh political attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, questioning their political records and positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, as Read more…
President Tinubu seeks approval from Senate for $20.52bn, €1.05bn external loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a proposed external borrowing plan worth $20.52bn and €1.05bn to fund infrastructure and development projects under the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan. The request was presented to the Senate Read more…
Deputy Senate President faults Osinbajo over alleged comments on gloomy economy, democracy
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over the gloomy picture he painted of Nigeria’s economy and democratic governance. Senator Barau Jibrin who noted that Osinbajo got Read more…
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countries
Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei on Tuesday met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, not seen in public since succeeding his slain father in March, a day after holding talks with representatives of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. State media Read more…
2027: Wike demands 70% votes for Tinubu in Ogoni, Alausa banks on education reforms
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged political leaders in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State to deliver at least 70 per cent of votes cast for President Bola Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 Read more…
‘Envy, hate behind Soludo’s attacks on Peter Obi’ – Senator Umeh
Senator Victor Umeh has accused Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo of acting out of envy and hatred towards presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi. Umeh claimed that Soludo was trying to surpass Obi’s political record, Read more…
Onitsha Sports Club Executives Lament Loses of Over N500m Property to Alleged Looting
By Chukwudi Ebele Executives of Onitsha Sports Club, Anambra State, have alleged that property worth over N500 million was looted and destroyed during an invasion of their premises. The secretary of the club, Tochukwu Chidobelu, and its president, Titus Adirika 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…
Deputy Senate President faults Osinbajo over alleged comments on gloomy economy, democracy
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over the gloomy picture he painted of Nigeria’s economy and democratic governance. Senator Barau Jibrin who noted that Osinbajo got Read more…
PRESS RELEASE: AGREEMENT
FG, NLC REACH AGREEMENT AT CONCILIATION MEETING The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached far-reaching resolutions at the conciliation meetings convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meetings, held on Read more…
President Tinubu seeks approval from Senate for $20.52bn, €1.05bn external loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a proposed external borrowing plan worth $20.52bn and €1.05bn to fund infrastructure and development projects under the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan. The request was presented to the Senate Read more…
Confusion in Enugu Community as Security Operatives Whisk Coordinator of Awlaw Strategic Development Initiative to Abuja
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The sleepy town of Awlaw in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State was thrown into confusion on Tuesday after security operatives reportedly whisked away the Coordinator of the Awlaw Strategic Development Initiative, Mr. Imah Felix, 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…