Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
What to know about the Iran war: Iran’s navy claimed Thursday that four oil tankers had struck sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of navigating along an illegal shipping lane promoted by the U.S.Secretary of Defense Pete Read more…
HRH Igwe KON Orizu III marks his 101-year birthday with a maiden lecture
HRH Igwe Dr KON Orizu III CON JP continues a blessed life that can only be earned through a devine mandate, celebrates 101 year old. As part of this year’s ceremony, the palace in partnership with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Read more…
Ronaldo Beats Messi To Win Ballon d’Or Of All Time Award
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to be recognised for the greatest Ballon d’Or triumph in history, with his 2008 victory named the Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T). The Portuguese forward claimed the first of his five Read more…
ICPC arraigns PFIPC’s Adeyemi afresh on 22 counts
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi afresh on 22 counts of alleged forgery, impersonation and related offences before an FCT High Court in Abuja over his purported role as director-general of Read more…
INEC bows to pressure, clears Gwarzo as Kano NDC governorship candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared the National Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to contest the 2027 Kano State governorship election. INEC confirmed that Gwarzo had met all the requirements and was eligible to contest the Read more…
Hope Uzodinma Has Never Won Any Election — Ex-Gov Okorocha Talks Spits Fire After Court Verdict
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has accused his successor, Hope Uzodinma, of never having won an election, following a court judgment that nullified his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in Read more…
Fresh $21.7bn loan: Obi, Makinde, NDC demand accountability from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has come under renewed criticism over his administration’s borrowing policy, with former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Read more…
Tinubu has spent 260 days out of Nigeria but can’t spend 36 days on campaign — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu had stayed over 260 days out of the country but could not spend 36 days going round the states of the federation Read more…
JDPC Nnewi Rates Developmental Performance Highly, Prepares for CAPS Project
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC), Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, has expressed satisfaction with its developmental initiatives as it prepares to implement the Charting a Pathway for a Sustainable Society (CAPS) Project, scheduled to run from 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…
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…
INEC bows to pressure, clears Gwarzo as Kano NDC governorship candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared the National Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to contest the 2027 Kano State governorship election. INEC confirmed that Gwarzo had met all the requirements and was eligible to contest the Read more…
Hope Uzodinma Has Never Won Any Election — Ex-Gov Okorocha Talks Spits Fire After Court Verdict
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has accused his successor, Hope Uzodinma, of never having won an election, following a court judgment that nullified his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in Read more…
Fresh $21.7bn loan: Obi, Makinde, NDC demand accountability from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has come under renewed criticism over his administration’s borrowing policy, with former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Read more…
Tinubu has spent 260 days out of Nigeria but can’t spend 36 days on campaign — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu had stayed over 260 days out of the country but could not spend 36 days going round the states of the federation Read more…
Ronaldo Beats Messi To Win Ballon d’Or Of All Time Award
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to be recognised for the greatest Ballon d’Or triumph in history, with his 2008 victory named the Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T). The Portuguese forward claimed the first of his five 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…
Fresh $21.7bn loan: Obi, Makinde, NDC demand accountability from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has come under renewed criticism over his administration’s borrowing policy, with former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi 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…
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…