CAF Updates AFCON 2025 Records
By Our Correspondent National News – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially updated its records to declare Morocco as the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This decision follows a ruling by CAF’s Appeals Board on March 18, which overturned the January 18 on-field result of the final held in Rabat. […]
Chelle Deserves New Super Eagles Contract: Ibitoye
By Our Correspondent National News – Veteran sports journalist Toyin Ibitoye has advocated for the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle’s contract, emphasizing his ability to build a disciplined and competitive team. Despite Nigeria not winning the last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Chelle’s leadership earned admiration for the team’s organisation, style, and professionalism. […]
Plane Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport
By Our Correspondent National News – A regional Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck late Sunday night at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, causing a temporary shutdown of the busy airport. The CRJ-900 aircraft, operated by Jazz Aviation and arriving from Montreal as Flight AC8646, struck a Port Authority fire truck around 11:40 […]
China Warns of Middle East Crisis After Trump Threats
By Our Correspondent National News – China has issued a stern warning over escalating tensions in the Middle East, cautioning that further attacks could trigger an “uncontrollable situation” in the region. The statement came after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not lift its partial blockade of the […]
Tinubu’s UK Visit Boosts Nigeria’s Creative Industry
By Our Correspondent National News – The British Council has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom will strengthen cultural ties and boost Nigeria’s creative economy through structured partnerships and long-term collaborations. The organisation highlighted that the visit represents a major diplomatic opportunity for both nations to foster innovation, skills development, […]
Israel Strikes Iran as Gulf Faces Rising Tensions
By Our Correspondent National News – Israel launched fresh military strikes on Iran on Monday, escalating a conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives and disrupted global energy supplies. Explosions shook Tehran, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates intercepted missiles and drones targeting strategic sites. Iranian state media reported strikes on vital […]
Otti Supports Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid in Abia
By Our Correspondent National News – The member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency, Ginger Onwusibe, has confirmed that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, will not oppose President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. Speaking on Sunday during the flag-off of “Project Switch On Bende” at Lohum Umuimenyi in Bende Local Government […]
SEC, NYSC Launch Anti-Ponzi Scheme Initiative
By Our Correspondent National News – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have joined forces to educate young Nigerians on safe investment practices. A new Community Development Service (CDS) programme, created under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will focus on raising awareness about fraudulent investment schemes, […]
BUK Expels 171 Students for Falsified Admissions
By Our Correspondent National News – Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 171 students for submitting falsified admission credentials. The decision followed a thorough investigation by the Senate Committee on Entry Qualification Irregularities and was approved at the university’s 433rd Senate meeting on March 4, 2026. The students, drawn from various departments and academic levels, […]
Arson Destroys Four Jewish Ambulances in London
By Our Correspondent National News – Authorities in London have launched an investigation after four volunteer ambulances belonging to a Jewish emergency service were destroyed in a suspected arson attack early Monday morning. The incident occurred at about 1:40 a.m. in Highfield Court in Golders Green, where emergency responders discovered several vehicles engulfed in flames. […]