Danish PM Sees Weakest Election Result Since 1903
By Our Correspondent National News – Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, led the Social Democrats to win the most votes in Tuesday’s general election, but the party recorded its weakest performance since 1903. Garnering 21.9% of the vote, Frederiksen’s left-wing bloc fell short of the 90 seats required for a parliamentary majority, leaving the country […]
Iran Launches Missile Salvo Amid Trump-Iran Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – Iran fired a new wave of missiles across the Middle East on Wednesday, escalating tensions just as US President Donald Trump indicated progress in diplomatic talks with Tehran. The strikes targeted Israel and US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, while Trump described a “significant development” involving the […]
Crude Prices Fall as Iran Peace Talks Lift Markets
By Our Correspondent National News – Oil prices dropped sharply while global stock markets surged on Wednesday, following reports that the United States submitted a peace plan to Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions. Tehran confirmed it would allow safe passage for “non-hostile” vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential easing of […]
Biola Adebayo Apologises Over Baba Ijesha Interview
By Our Correspondent National News – Nollywood actress and podcaster Biola Adebayo has publicly apologised following online backlash over her interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. In a video posted on her Instagram on Tuesday, Adebayo clarified that her role as an interviewer was purely professional and not intended to […]
Miss Nigeria Disowns Presenter Over Omotola Red Carpet Incident
By Our Correspondent National News – The Miss Nigeria Organisation has officially addressed a viral video showing veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde being approached by a young presenter on the red carpet during the 46th Miss Nigeria Patrons & Board Dinner. The clip, which circulated widely on social media, captured the presenter asking Omotola to introduce […]
Super Eagles Begin Camp Ahead of Turkey Friendlies
By Our Correspondent National News – Fifteen players of the Nigerian Super Eagles have officially arrived at their training camp in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. The camp opened on Tuesday, with coaches and officials arriving earlier to finalize logistics and ensure facilities were ready for the squad. An […]
40 Teams Set for Spires 5-Aside Championship
By Our Correspondent National News – Forty teams are ready to compete in the third edition of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer divisional qualifiers, aiming to showcase talent across Lagos. The tournament, featuring five divisions, will see three teams from each division qualify for the Lagos State championship later this year. The official draw […]
Remo Stars Eye Survival After Vital Win
By Our Correspondent National News – Remo Stars coach Usman Abd’Allah has expressed confidence in keeping his team in the Nigeria Premier Football League after a crucial 3-1 home victory against Kwara United. The win, which followed a previous triumph over Nasarawa United, has boosted the Sky Blue Stars’ chances of escaping relegation. Abd’Allah praised […]
Portable, Carter Efe Face Off Ahead of May 1 Fight
By Our Correspondent National News – Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and Carter Efe engaged in a tense pre-fight showdown in Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday, signaling high anticipation for their May 1 celebrity boxing bout. The two social media stars nearly clashed physically during the face-off, with bouncers stepping in to separate them as over 50 fans […]
FG Threatens Closure of Non-Compliant Almajiri Centres
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has announced stricter enforcement measures for Almajiri learning centres across Nigeria, warning operators that failure to meet newly established educational and welfare standards could lead to sanctions, including closure. The announcement follows the release of the National Policy on the Enhancement of Almajiri Education by the […]