Ekiti Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers
By Our Correspondent National News – The Police in Ekiti State have apprehended two suspected illicit drug dealers in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Identified as Promise Faṣọla and Ileri-Oluwa Alao, the suspects were caught following a raid on an illegal drugs marketing hub at Alade Garage Area, Basiri. Authorities recovered Colorado, Indian hemp, Loud, […]
Kogi Hands Airport Project to Contractors
By Our Correspondent National News – The Governor of Usman Ododo on Wednesday officially handed over the construction of a multi-billion-naira international airport project in Kogi State to contractors, marking a major step in the state’s infrastructure expansion plan. The ceremony, held in the state, signaled the beginning of construction aimed at boosting investment, improving […]
Nigeria Not on Brink of Collapse
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has insisted that Nigeria is not collapsing, dismissing claims by some civil society groups that the country is on the brink of failure due to insecurity and economic hardship. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during […]
N’Assembly Backs Pipeline Surveillance Contract
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s National Assembly has expressed strong support for the pipeline surveillance contract handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, citing improved oil production and enhanced security of critical oil infrastructure. Lawmakers gave the endorsement on Wednesday during a one-day parliamentary roundtable on […]
Zamfara Assembly Suspends Two LG Chairmen Over Fraud
By Our Correspondent National News – The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended two local government chairmen over allegations of financial misappropriation and failure to account for public funds allocated to their councils. The suspended officials are Mannir Mu’azu Haidara, chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, and Umar A. Faru, chairman of […]
INEC Records Over 3.4 Million New Voter Registrations
By Our Correspondent National News – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded 3,441,121 completed registrations in the second phase of Nigeria’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, highlighting a strong nationwide turnout by eligible citizens preparing for future elections. The electoral body announced the update on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Abuja, noting that […]
Akpabio Commissions Lagos Projects for Tinubu
By Our Correspondent National News – Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday inaugurated key infrastructure projects in Lagos State on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is currently in the state for an official visit. The commissioning ceremony took place on April 8, 2026, in Lagos and formed part of a two-day programme highlighting […]
Opposition Leaders Stage #OccupyINEC Protest in Abuja
By Our Correspondent National News – Prominent Nigerian opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal and Dino Melaye joined hundreds of supporters on Wednesday in Abuja to protest recent decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The demonstration, organised by members of the African Democratic Congress […]
Bayelsa Basketball Team Now Among Nigeria’s Top Three — Coach Tony Nelson
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News — The Head Coach of the Bayelsa State Basketball Team, Coach Tony Torunarigha Nelson, has declared that the state team is now ranked among the top three basketball teams in Nigeria following their impressive performance at the Niger Delta Games. Coach Nelson made this known in an exclusive interview with […]
DJ Tunez – I was Struck from Behind
National News – Music producer and social media star DJ Tunez shocked fans yesterday after sharing a video showing an unexpected confrontation. In the viral clip, DJ Tunez claims someone struck him from behind without warning, leaving him visibly surprised. The incident, which occurred at an undisclosed location on April 7, 2026, quickly sparked reactions […]