Iran Was Never Running Out of Firepower. It Was Holding Back.
Over the last several weeks, there has been a concerning trend playing out in the Strait of Hormuz… It’s not just the Strait of Hormuz anymore… and these aren’t “little strikes”. According to the UKMTO, which is the primary open-source Read more…
EFCC arrests 14 Chinese, Nigerian over Ogun lithium plants
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The anti-graft agency stated on Read more…
NESG: We’re rewriting Nigeria’s story of under-performance — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday that his administration is rewriting Nigeria’s decades-long story of economic under-performance through far-reaching reforms designed to dismantle structural barriers, unlock the nation’s enormous potential and deliver jobs, productivity and shared prosperity. He also said the Read more…
Court rules El-Rufai has case to answer in phone-tapping trial
The judge ordered Mr El-Rufai to enter his defence, if he so wishes, in the trial on phone-tapping charges. The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in his Read more…
CJN warns judges against conflicting rulings, forum shopping
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges against conflicting judicial decisions, forum shopping and the abuse of ex parte orders in politically sensitive cases, insisting that electoral disputes must be determined strictly in accordance with the Constitution Read more…
Nigeria’s Index Ebola Patient, Husband Evacuated To Switzerland – Pate
The development came after the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), on Sunday, said that the number of contacts linked to the index case of Ebola recorded in October 2026 had risen to 53. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Read more…
Suspected Serial Phone Thief Arrested in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial mobile phone thief, identified as 32-year-old Ifeanyi Jeremiah Obi, over multiple cases of alleged phone theft at hotels in Awka, Isuaniocha and Mgbakwu communities. The Police Public Read more…
2027: Obi’s Presidential Ambition Not Igbo Project, Anambra Commissioner Declares
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, PhD, has declared that the presidential ambition of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mr Peter Obi, is not an Igbo project. Mefor said questions about Read more…
Lula defeats Trump ally in Brazil’s presidential election: LIVE UPDATES
Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to concede and vowed to seek an annulment of the vote, accusing the Supreme Court of interference Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won reelection as Brazil’s president, defeating right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Read more…
MONDAY MUSINGS
THE CROWNING LAUREL OF THE YEAR FROM THE FOURTH ESTATE OF THE REALM Throughout the evolution of my legal career, I have held two vital institutions in the highest esteem: the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the professional body that defines Read more…
He needs medical care not campaign – Atiku’s aide Ibe tells Tinubu over viral video
Paul Ibe, media aide to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to abandon his re-election bid and seek medical attention. Ibe, who was reacting to a viral video from the All Progressives Read more…
Ebola: Contacts linked to first case rise from 44 to 53
The number of people being monitored following Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has risen from 44 to 53, as the Federal Government intensifies contact tracing, strengthens hospital preparedness and introduces emergency financial support for Read more…
NESG: We’re rewriting Nigeria’s story of under-performance — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday that his administration is rewriting Nigeria’s decades-long story of economic under-performance through far-reaching reforms designed to dismantle structural barriers, unlock the nation’s enormous potential and deliver jobs, productivity and shared prosperity. He also said the Read more…
2027: Obi’s Presidential Ambition Not Igbo Project, Anambra Commissioner Declares
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, PhD, has declared that the presidential ambition of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mr Peter Obi, is not an Igbo project. Mefor said questions about Read more…
Lula defeats Trump ally in Brazil’s presidential election: LIVE UPDATES
Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to concede and vowed to seek an annulment of the vote, accusing the Supreme Court of interference Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won reelection as Brazil’s president, defeating right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Read more…
He needs medical care not campaign – Atiku’s aide Ibe tells Tinubu over viral video
Paul Ibe, media aide to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to abandon his re-election bid and seek medical attention. Ibe, who was reacting to a viral video from the All Progressives 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…
EFCC arrests 14 Chinese, Nigerian over Ogun lithium plants
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The anti-graft agency stated on Read more…
NESG: We’re rewriting Nigeria’s story of under-performance — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday that his administration is rewriting Nigeria’s decades-long story of economic under-performance through far-reaching reforms designed to dismantle structural barriers, unlock the nation’s enormous potential and deliver jobs, productivity and shared prosperity. He also said the Read more…
Modebe family, Onitsha Traders’ crisis deepens as Abuja Police Allegedly Arrests market chairman Again
… Civil Rights groups condemn police action By Chukwudi Ebele The crisis rocking Ozomagana Building materials market, Onitsha, Anambra State, has deepened following the alleged arrest of the market chairman, Obiora Okoro, at the market for the seventh time by Read more…
Tinubu appointed Muri-Okunola because of Gbajabiamila’s failure — Laolu Akande
Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has attributed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to bring Hakeem Muri-Okunola into the Presidency to what he described as the failure of Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to perform his duties effectively. Akande said the president’s 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…