NOC Schedules June 27 for 2026 Olympic Day
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced June 27, 2026, as the official date for this year’s Olympic Day celebrations. The nationwide event will promote physical activity and social inclusion under the global guidance of Olympic Solidarity. According to the committee, the initiative aims to encourage Nigerians of all […]
Governors Must Be Held Accountable for State Development
By Our Correspondent National News – A new human rights advocacy group, Make Ogun State Great Again, has urged Nigerians to hold state governors accountable for development failures, emphasizing that the Federal Government should not shoulder all the blame. The group was unveiled on Sunday in the Ogba Iyo area of Sango, Ogun State, with […]
Lagos Island Gelede Festival Showcases Cultural Heritage
By Our Correspondent National News – Lagos Island Local Government recently hosted the 2026 Gelede Festival at Ilupesi Ground, Isale-Eko. The event drew residents, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts to experience traditional masquerades, drumming, and performances that celebrate Lagos Island’s rich history and heritage. Chairman Taiwo Oyekan emphasized the importance of preserving indigenous traditions while fostering […]
Edo APC Strengthens Unity as Defectors Return
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State welcomed returning members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo North, emphasizing unity and development. The governor highlighted his administration’s visible progress through the SHINE Agenda and assured all party members of equal opportunities within the APC. Speaking at the Auchi Open […]
Ogun Inducts New Officers to Strengthen Public Service
By Our Correspondent National News – The Ogun State Government has inducted a fresh batch of civil service officers to boost workforce capacity and improve service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies. The induction, held at the Obas Complex in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, highlights the state’s commitment to cultivating a skilled and efficient public service. […]
Tinubu Urges Citizens, Police to Strengthen National Safety
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to actively collaborate with the police and other security agencies to curb rising insecurity. Speaking during the 2026 National Police Day Grand Parade in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized that law enforcement alone cannot guarantee national safety. Citizens, […]
Dismissed Soldier Challenges Army Pay Claims With Receipts
By Our Correspondent National News – A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has publicly challenged the Nigerian Army over soldiers’ welfare and pay structure, presenting bank transaction alerts he says prove his claims about low salaries and the need for troops to buy their own protective gear. Olamilekan released the […]
ADC crisis deepens as state chairmen unveil caretaker committee
By Our Correspondent National News – A fresh leadership dispute has intensified within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after a group of state chairmen announced the formation of a caretaker committee to take charge of the party amid its lingering internal crisis. The chairmen, claiming to represent 25 states, declared that they had assumed control […]
Five Terrorists Jailed as Nigeria Begins Mass Trial
By Our Correspondent National News – Five terrorism convicts have been sentenced to prison by the Federal High Court in Abuja as the Federal Government of Nigeria began a fresh phase of terrorism trials involving about 500 suspects. The convictions were handed down on Tuesday by two judges who presided over separate cases during the […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Hospitals Resume Services
By Our Correspondent National News – Hospitals across Nigeria resumed normal medical services on Tuesday after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its planned nationwide strike following high-level negotiations with federal authorities. The industrial action, which was scheduled to begin indefinitely, was halted after government officials intervened and promised to address longstanding welfare […]