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…
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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…
2027: NDC names Dickson, Obi to lead campaign council
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, as chairman of its National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, named as co-chairman. The party announced the Read more…
Soldiers earn peanuts, APC youth leader flaunts billion-naira SUVs — Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the distribution of luxury sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to selected youth leaders, contrasting the expenditure with what he described as poor salaries paid to Nigerian soldiers. In a post Read more…
Ebonyi Town Union Association condemns killing of 23 yr old girl in Uga
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Ebonyi Town Union Association under the leadership of Amb. Moses Igwe has condemned the killing of Mmesoma by her boyfriend. The Association in a statement issued by the President General, Amb Moses Igwe, the Ebonyi Town Union Read more…
26 yr old wanted armed robbery suspect arrested in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old wanted suspect, identified as Udochukwu Okafor, popularly known as “Small-Moto,” during a targeted operation in Ebenebe community in Awka North LGA of Anambra State The Police Public Relations 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…
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored
Elon Musk said on Saturday that his company SpaceX had throttled the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, disrupting operations that the country relies on to defend itself against Russia. Musk’s admission on social media came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr 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…
Pope Leo recognises heroic virtues of six new Venerables
Pope Leo XIV has authorised decrees recognising the heroic virtues of two missionary bishops, Friedrich Kaiser Depel and Oreste Marengo; Margarita Bavosi, a consecrated laywoman of the Focolare Movement; diocesan priests Domenico Pogliani and Alessandro Vitetti; and Capuchin friar Daniele 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…
2027: NDC names Dickson, Obi to lead campaign council
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, as chairman of its National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, named as co-chairman. The party announced the Read more…
Soldiers earn peanuts, APC youth leader flaunts billion-naira SUVs — Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the distribution of luxury sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to selected youth leaders, contrasting the expenditure with what he described as poor salaries paid to Nigerian soldiers. In a post 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…
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…
Umahi clarifies Lagos-Calabar highway ‘diversion’ remark
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has clarified that the federal government is not changing the alignment of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway but plans to construct a spur linking it to the East-West road to provide an alternative route for motorists. 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…
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…