MONDAY MUSINGS
UNGA 2026: WHEN WORLD LEADERS SPOKE — AND THE DELEGATES BECAME SPECTATORS NIGERIA: PRESENT, BUT IS THE PRESIDENT MISSING IN ACTION? The 81st United Nations General Assembly may have come and gone, but some of its speeches will not disappear Read more…
‘What exactly is Tinubu doing in France’ – Atiku questions President’s prolonged vacation
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the prolonged absence of President Bola Tinubu from Nigeria. A statement through his media aide asked what the President is still doing in Paris, France upon the expiration of Read more…
Russia strikes data centers, logistics sites in Ukraine – MOD
The Russian military has heavily hit a Ukrainian port on the Danube River, as well as multiple drone stockpiles The Russian military has targeted mobile operator data centers, as well as multiple warehouses and critical infrastructure sites across Ukraine, the Read more…
Obi Queries Tinubu’s Whereabouts, Hails Ghanian President’s UNGA Address
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu had departed Abuja on August 30 for London for a three-week annual leave and was to return to Nigeria Read more…
24 years after ICJ ruling, Nigeria-Cameroon border demarcation nears completion – Official
Mr Adaji said the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary, stretching about 2,100 kilometres, is Nigeria’s longest international land boundary. Nearly 24 years after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its judgment on the Cameroon-Nigeria land and maritime boundary dispute, both countries are Read more…
How Peter Obi saved over $150 million in Anambra coffers – Alex Otti
The comment was coming on the heels of controversies surrounding the financial situation of Anambra State at the time Mr Obi left office as governor Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has restated that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Read more…
FG given fresh ultimatum by resident doctors to avert strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to resolve outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members or face possible industrial action. NARD issued the ultimatum on Sunday at its 46th annual Read more…
Police operatives disrupt suspected cult gathering in Onitsha, arrest 1 suspect
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have on Sunday disrupted a suspected cult-related gathering at Abagana Street, Fegge, Onitsha, The breakthrough was said to be as a result of credible intelligence received by operatives of Fegge Police Read more…
JUST IN: Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna receives double honours at OKO Poly Alumni 40TH Anniversary
How an alumnus of Federal Polytechnic Oko moved from engineering and entrepreneurship to philanthropy, human capital development and community service By Ijeoma John, Nnewi There are moments in a person’s journey when an award is more than just an award. Read more…
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and launch a dialogue on AI, both countries said following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. The tariff reductions would apply to US exports such Read more…
Sanusi, Bayero set for separate royal processions in Kano
Kano is expected to witness two separate royal processions on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is scheduled to hold the Hawan Babban Daki, while the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, is expected Read more…
Fake agency: I was tested but never betrayed Tinubu’s trust — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) tested him personally but did not affect his loyalty to the President. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at Read more…
MONDAY MUSINGS
UNGA 2026: WHEN WORLD LEADERS SPOKE — AND THE DELEGATES BECAME SPECTATORS NIGERIA: PRESENT, BUT IS THE PRESIDENT MISSING IN ACTION? The 81st United Nations General Assembly may have come and gone, but some of its speeches will not disappear Read more…
‘What exactly is Tinubu doing in France’ – Atiku questions President’s prolonged vacation
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the prolonged absence of President Bola Tinubu from Nigeria. A statement through his media aide asked what the President is still doing in Paris, France upon the expiration of Read more…
Obi Queries Tinubu’s Whereabouts, Hails Ghanian President’s UNGA Address
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu had departed Abuja on August 30 for London for a three-week annual leave and was to return to Nigeria Read more…
Cardinal Parolin at UN: ‘Restore trust’ through dialogue, justice and peace
Addressing the General Assembly in New York, the Vatican Secretary of State calls for an end to wars, respect for international law, responsible use of artificial intelligence and renewed multilateralism. Cardinal Pietro Parolin has called on the international community to 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…
Nnewi Cycling Club rides from Nnewi to Owerri
From Ifeoma Ejiofor In continuation of their determination to ensure sound health in a sound body, the members of Nnewi Cycling Club on Sunday embarked on cycling from Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State to Owerri, the Imo Read more…
World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours
Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Read more…
Obi Queries Tinubu’s Whereabouts, Hails Ghanian President’s UNGA Address
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu had departed Abuja on August 30 for London for a three-week annual leave and was to return to Nigeria Read more…
How Peter Obi saved over $150 million in Anambra coffers – Alex Otti
The comment was coming on the heels of controversies surrounding the financial situation of Anambra State at the time Mr Obi left office as governor Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has restated that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Read more…
JUST IN: Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna receives double honours at OKO Poly Alumni 40TH Anniversary
How an alumnus of Federal Polytechnic Oko moved from engineering and entrepreneurship to philanthropy, human capital development and community service By Ijeoma John, Nnewi There are moments in a person’s journey when an award is more than just an award. Read more…
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and launch a dialogue on AI, both countries said following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. The tariff reductions would apply to US exports such 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…
Selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop: Why Air Peace?
Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the decision by aviation industry unions to picket and disrupt the operations of Nigeria’s largest airline in Lagos and Abuja. This is not the first time Air Peace has Read more…
Enough of blaming Abacha for everything bad in Nigeria
General Sani Abacha. Military Head of State in Nigeria from 1993-1998. Former Chief of Army Staff. No-nonsense military officer credited with having a hand in most successful military change of government in Nigeria. He died many years ago. Yet he cannot Read more…