Iran Continues Missile Strikes, US Talks Not Planned – Middle East Conflict Update
By Our Correspondent National News – Iran has intensified its military actions in the Middle East, signaling that missile attacks will continue as the conflict with the United States and Israel escalates. The recent appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader has coincided with a renewed barrage of missile and drone strikes […]
Soldiers Kill Two Suspected Terrorists in Benue, Recover AK-47, Ammunition
By Our Correspondent National News – Troops of the Joint Task Force conducting security operations under Operation Whirl Stroke have killed two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons and ammunition during a military operation in Benue State. The operation took place in Tse-Anka community, located in the Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, following […]
NSCDC Warns Contractors Over Damage to Fibre-Optic Cables in Abuja
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned construction firms and developers operating in Abuja to stop damaging underground fibre-optic cables during excavation projects or face arrest and prosecution. The warning was issued by the Federal Capital Territory Commandant of the corps, Olusola Odumosu, in a statement […]
Scrapping Indirect Primaries May Worsen Godfatherism Ahead of 2027 Elections – Ex-Benue AG
By Our Correspondent National News – A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Benue State, Dr Alex Ter Adum, has warned that removing indirect primaries from Nigeria’s electoral framework could worsen political manipulation and strengthen godfatherism ahead of the 2027 general elections. The legal practitioner said the amendment limiting political parties to direct […]
US Plans Terrorist Designation for Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood Over Civilian Attacks
By Our Correspondent National News – The United States government has announced plans to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, citing allegations of violence against civilians and involvement in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The designation is expected to take effect on March 16, 2026, according to a statement released by the US Department […]
2027 Presidency: Seriake Dickson Says He Won’t Challenge Tinubu, Focuses on Building NDC
By Our Correspondent National News – Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, has ruled out contesting against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, saying his immediate focus is building a credible political platform rather than pursuing personal ambition. Dickson made the disclosure during a press briefing at his Abuja residence […]
Aiyedatiwa Loses Appeal Over Amendment in Re-Election Eligibility Suit
By Our Correspondent National News – The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, challenging a Federal High Court ruling in a case questioning his eligibility to contest the state’s next governorship election. The appellate court upheld the earlier decision that allowed an […]
Rivers Assembly Defends Rejection of Fubara’s Four Commissioner Nominees
By Our Correspondent National News – The Rivers State House of Assembly has defended its decision to reject four out of nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing poor performance during screening and controversies surrounding some of the candidates’ credentials. During a plenary session on Monday, lawmakers screened the nine nominees forwarded by […]
Petrol Price Hits N1,300/Litre as Businesses Brace for Inflation Surge in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – Businesses across Nigeria are preparing for rising operational costs after the pump price of petrol surged to about N1,300 per litre in several parts of the country, triggering fresh concerns about inflation and the cost of living. The sudden increase follows an adjustment by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which […]
NLC Slams ‘Stomach Politics’ in Bayelsa, Says Politicians Treat Governance as Food Race
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – Former State Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Dinepre Torukeregha, has berated politicians in Bayelsa State, accusing them of practicing “stomach politics” and reducing governance to a struggle for personal survival. Torukeregha, who spoke in an exclusive interview with National News in Yenagoa, said the political culture in the […]