Israel threaten to target Khamenei’s successor

Israel has declared its intention to target both the newly elected leader and those responsible for their appointment. Overnight, Israel launched a significant wave of attacks on Tehran, targeting infrastructure and oil facilities, which the Israel Defence Forces confirmed. Residents in Tehran reported waking to loud explosions and massive flames from oil refineries, indicating the … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s Dangote, Otedola, Rabiu, Adenuga, on Forbes African Billionaires List 

Four Nigerian billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Mike Adenuga and Femi Otedola, have been listed among Africa’s richest individuals in 2026. This is according to the latest African billionaires ranking released on Monday by Forbes, which highlights the position of the continent’s wealthiest individuals in the global list. The billionaires’ net worths were calculated using … [Read more…]

2027: Former Diplomat Oseloka Obaze Completes ADC Membership Revalidation in Anambra

Former Diplomat Obaze Resigns from Labour Party

A former diplomat and respected political leader in Anambra State, Oseloka H. Obaze (OHO), has revalidated his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move expected to boost the party’s ongoing nationwide registration and revalidation exercise. Obaze who is a strong ally of Peter Obi completed the process on Sunday at his country … [Read more…]

Rivers Assembly rejects four of Fubara’s commissioner-nominees, confirms five

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday screened nine commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, confirming five and rejecting four. The screening followed the submission of the list of nominees for consideration to serve in the governor’s cabinet. The Assembly had requested the nominees to provide 40 copies of their Curriculum Vitae, credential … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Dangote Raises PMS Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to N1,175 per litre, marking another upward review in fuel pricing. The latest adjustment represents the third increase in petrol prices within seven days. The new price was communicated to petroleum marketers and depot operators on … [Read more…]

Iran launches new barrage of missiles, drones after new leader named

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced the launch of a new barrage of liquid- and solid-fuel missiles, including Khorramshahr, Fattah and Kheibar, along with drones, following the announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership in an operation codenamed “Aliyyan waliyy Allah”. The phrase references the Shia belief that Prophet Muhammad appointed his son-in-law Ali as his rightful successor at … [Read more…]

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader after father’s killing

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, just over a week after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint United States-Israeli strikes that have plunged the entire region into a sprawling war. The 56-year-old, who will now be charged with leading the Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history, … [Read more…]

Why State Governments Should Invest in Power Generation Instead of Only Distribution

Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor

By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, Ph.D Nigeria continues to struggle with electricity supply despite having several power plants across the country. The country has an installed electricity generating capacity of about 13,625 megawatts, but the power that is actually generated most days is only about 4,000 to 5,000 megawatts. This gap between installed capacity and real … [Read more…]

NPFL: Rangers Stun Remo Stars 4–1 

Enugu Rangers International FC on Sunday defeated visiting Remo Stars F.C. 4–1 in Week 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu State. The Flying Antelopes dictated the tempo from kick-off, forcing the visitors deep into their half and thrilling home supporters with early attacking pressure. Wing-back Kenneth Igboke opened … [Read more…]

Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in Party Politics: A New Dawn for Democracy in Enugu

…A Personal Overview and Tribute to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, and a Wake-up Call for Other Parties in Enugu State for Emulation The recent State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, which produced a new set of state party executives, marks a commendable milestone in the advancement of inclusive … [Read more…]