Sultan of Sokoto Visits Tinubu in Abuja
By Our Correspondent National News – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The high-profile meeting brought together two of the country’s most influential figures — the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims and the […]
NLC Demands Relief as Fuel Prices Surge
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged the Federal Government to urgently introduce economic relief measures following the sharp rise in petrol prices across the country. The labour union warned that the growing hardship caused by the fuel price spike could trigger widespread social and economic instability if swift action […]
Bees Can Fly Higher Than Mount Everest
Did You Know? Honeybees, the tiny yet incredible pollinators, have once again stunned scientists with their extraordinary abilities. Recent research has revealed that honeybees can fly at altitudes exceeding 29,525 feet, which is higher than the summit of Mount Everest. These small insects, weighing just a few grams, navigate extreme conditions such as low oxygen […]
Plateau Launches Military Operation After Bandit Attack
By Our Correspondent National News – The Plateau State Government has issued a security alert to residents of Kanam Local Government Area following a deadly bandit attack in the Garga axis. On Friday, a combined patrol team of military personnel and local vigilantes was ambushed near Wanka, resulting in multiple casualties. The incident caused widespread […]
FG and ILO Strengthen Labour Governance in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed its partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to advance decent work, social justice, and robust labour governance across the country. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. Salihu Usman, highlighted that this collaboration has consistently supported Nigeria’s […]
Ekiti 2026: ADC Candidate Pledges Issue-Based Campaign
By Our Correspondent National News – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, has vowed to run a focused, issue-based campaign ahead of the June 20, 2026 election. A former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada and Secretary to the State Government, Bejide emphasized that the party will avoid jamborees, crowd […]
Grandpa Caught Smuggling Cocaine at Abuja Airport
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Emeka, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside food items. Emeka was apprehended at the departure hall while preparing to board British Airways flight BA082 to Heathrow, […]
John Alford Dies in Prison After Teen Assault Conviction
By Our Correspondent National News – Former TV actor John Alford, best known for his roles in Grange Hill and London’s Burning, has died in prison at the age of 54. Alford, whose real name was John Shannon, passed away at HMP Bure in Norfolk, just two months after being sentenced for sexually assaulting two […]
Tope Alabi Mourns Veteran Gospel Singer Toun Soetan
By Our Correspondent National News – Gospel music icon Tope Alabi has paid tribute to the late Nigerian gospel singer Toun Soetan, describing her as “a true spiritual mother and a matriarch in gospel music.” Alabi shared her heartfelt message on Facebook on Sunday, mourning the passing of Soetan, who was 73. She praised Soetan’s […]
Richy Okechukwu Gains Global Gospel Recognition
By Our Correspondent National News – United Kingdom-based gospel artist Tochukwu Richard, popularly known as Richy Okechukwu, is earning international acclaim for his unique contributions to contemporary gospel music. Born in Lagos and hailing from Arochukwu, Abia State, Richy Okechukwu launched his music career in 2011 and has steadily built a strong presence within the […]