Iranian Women Footballers Claim Asylum in Australia Amid Safety Concerns
By Our Correspondent National News – Two more members of the Iranian women’s football team have sought asylum in Australia following a pre-match protest that branded them as “traitors” in their home country. The Australian government confirmed on March 11, 2026, that player Mohaddeseh Zolfi and support staffer Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar joined five teammates […]
Israeli Airstrikes Target Central Beirut Amid Iran-Israel-US Conflict
By Our Correspondent National News – An Israeli airstrike struck a multi-storey apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, marking the second direct attack on the Lebanese capital since the Middle East war escalated. The strike hit the densely populated Aisha Bakkar neighborhood, close to one of Beirut’s largest shopping malls, causing structural damage and […]
Iran Strikes Israel & Gulf Nations: Global Oil Prices Surge
By Our Correspondent National News – Iran launched a series of attacks on Israel and Gulf nations on March 11, 2026, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Targets included a Saudi oilfield, amid reports of a proposed historic release of global oil reserves, which briefly calmed international markets. The conflict erupted after United States and […]
Imgbi Bridge: Agulata Commends Gov. Diri, Backs Demolition of Yenizuegene Hausa Quarters
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman – Yenagoa National News – Hon. Agulata Simeon, former APC House of Assembly Candidate for Yenagoa Constituency 1 in the 2015 elections, has commended Governor Douye Diri for the ongoing construction of the Imgbi Bridge at Amarata, describing the project as a landmark infrastructure that will accelerate development across communities in Yenagoa Local […]
Nigerian Stars Shine in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week – Osimhen, Onuachu, Olawoyin Lead
By Our Correspondent National News – Three Nigerian football stars—Paul Onuachu, Victor Osimhen, and Ibrahim Olawoyin—have been named in the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week after standout performances during the weekend. Selected by Opta Can for beIN Sports, the trio’s exceptional displays highlight the growing influence of Nigerian talent in Europe’s competitive leagues. […]
Nigeria Cricket Federation Shortlists Coaches for Yellow Greens High-Performance Role
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is advancing in its search for a new high-performance manager for the male senior national cricket team, the Yellow Greens, following the departure of former Kenya international, Steve Tikolo. The recruitment drive, which began on February 2, has now reached the shortlisting stage, bringing […]
Air Force Pledges Rapid Response to Protect Students Across Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has assured Nigerians of swift and coordinated action to safeguard students in tertiary institutions nationwide. During a visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) headquarters in Abuja, Aneke highlighted the importance of rapid response capabilities, particularly in remote […]
Tinubu Submits 2026 FCT Budget, Seeks Senate Confirmation for Oyedele and Abe
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has submitted the 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the Nigerian Senate, seeking legislative approval and confirmation of key appointments. The budget transmission also included a request for the Senate to screen and confirm Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State […]
Chinedu Anyaso Declares 2027 Bid for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Seat
By Our Correspondent National News – Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community, has officially declared his intention to run for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency seat in Anambra State. The seasoned IPMAN leader made the announcement at his residence in Ekwulummili community, Nnewi South Local […]
Reps Give FAAN Two-Week Deadline to Recover ₦18.98bn Debt from Foreign Airlines in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Finance has ordered the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to recover ₦18.98 billion owed by foreign airlines operating in the country within two weeks. The directive followed concerns by lawmakers over the growing debt profile linked to airport service charges owed to […]