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…
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THE GATHERING STORM OVER ALA-IGBO: THE NYSC KIDNAP MYSTERY, FULANI TERROR SUSPECTS AND THE DANGERS LURKING IN OUR FORESTS I do not intend to dabble in the raging controversy surrounding the circumstances of the rescue of the abducted NYSC corps Read more…
Ebola: Anambra Deploys Ward-Level Health Informants
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Government says it has deployed trained health informants across the state’s 21 local government areas as part of measures to strengthen disease surveillance and prevent the spread of Ebola. The State Commissioner for Health, Read more…
Eze Iweka III Condemns Do-or-Die Politics, Calls for Collective Action Against Erosion
By Uzo Ugwunze The Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Eze Iweka III of Obosi, has condemned do-or-die politics in Nigeria and called on Ndi Anambra to join hands in tackling the growing erosion menace Read more…
CP Nnanna Holds Peace Meeting Over St Faith Anglican Church Dispute, Urges Resolution Through Church Hierarchy
By Uzo Ugwunze The Anambra State Police Command has intensified efforts to sustain peace and prevent breakdown of law and order over the lingering dispute involving St Faith Anglican Church, Awka. According to a press release made available to newsmen Read more…
Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder of 23-Year-Old Woman in Uga
By Uzo Ugwunze The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a male suspect, Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of a 23-year-old lady, Mmesoma Umeorini, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to a press Read more…
Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran
The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. Washington and Tehran’s forces have settled into a pattern 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…
Angry youths protest alleged killing of entertainer by police
The latest incident occurred about 24 months after a police inspector killed a popular musician, Chikezie Mba, in Enugu State. There was outrage in Enugu State on Thursday when several angry youths protested alleged extrajudicial killing of a popular entertainer, Read more…
Kwankwaso Faults Tinubu Over Insecurity, Poverty, Says Government Doesn’t Deserve Second Term
The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its handling of insecurity and poverty, saying any government that fails to protect lives and property does not deserve a second 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…
Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran
The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. Washington and Tehran’s forces have settled into a pattern Read more…
Kwankwaso Faults Tinubu Over Insecurity, Poverty, Says Government Doesn’t Deserve Second Term
The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its handling of insecurity and poverty, saying any government that fails to protect lives and property does not deserve a second Read more…
Secret Deals Behind Tinubu’s Move To Hand Osun APC To Gov Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has emerged with a major role in the power-sharing arrangement for the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), brokered by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, LEADERSHIP Weekend has learnt. Sources 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…
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…
Trump says Russia ‘has been fine on Ukraine’ as he makes new deals with Putin. Will his strategy pay off?
The president insists that his latest moves will end the war and lower prices for Americans. Experts aren’t so sure. A series of Trump administration moves over the last two weeks — including decisions to lift sanctions on Russian diesel 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…