OpenAI CEO’s California Home Firebombed, Suspect Arrested
By Our Correspondent National News – The luxury California residence of tech entrepreneur and OpenAI Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, was attacked with a Molotov cocktail in the early hours of Friday, April 10, 2026. Police in San Francisco confirmed that a 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack, which caused a […]
Artemis II Astronauts Return After Historic Moon Mission
By Our Correspondent National News – Four astronauts have returned safely to Earth after completing the Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in more than five decades. The splashdown occurred off the coast of California, concluding a high-stakes test flight around the Moon that showcased new technology, crew capability, and renewed international […]
Pope Condemns Iran Strikes, Says God Rejects War
By Our Correspondent National News – Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, insisting that faith must never be used to justify violence. The Pope made his position known on Friday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, warning that war contradicts Christian […]
NSC Threatens Sanctions Over Para Games No-Show
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Sports Commission (NSC) has warned that states which registered athletes but failed to participate in the third National Para Games will face sanctions, including possible exclusion from future para-sport events at the National Sports Festival. The warning was issued to ensure discipline, compliance, and fairness in Nigeria’s […]
Calvin Bassey Declared Fit for Liverpool Clash
By Our Correspondent National News – Fulham F.C. have received a major boost ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash with Liverpool F.C. as defender Calvin Bassey has been confirmed fit for selection. The Nigerian international was previously a doubt after withdrawing from the Nigeria national football team squad due to a back injury during […]
NFF Unveils 36-Player Flamingos Squad for Qualifiers
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 36-player Flamingos squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying camp, as preparations intensify for the Morocco 2026 qualifiers. The announcement was made on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Nigeria, as newly appointed head coach Akeem Busari begins a fresh […]
Ogun FRSC Boss Pledges Zero Extortion Policy
By Our Correspondent National News – Oludare Ogunjobi, newly appointed Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, has pledged strict enforcement of discipline and a zero tolerance stance on extortion within the command. The announcement was made in Abeokuta during his maiden address to officers and men on Saturday, April […]
Zulum Donates N50m To Fallen Soldier’s Family
By Our Correspondent National News – Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has donated N50 million to the family of late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, a Nigerian Army officer killed during a Boko Haram attack at Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The donation was presented on April 10, 2026, during a memorial […]
Atiku Decries Rising Poverty in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the increasing poverty rate in Nigeria, following a recent World Bank report estimating that about 63 per cent of Nigerians are now living below the poverty line. In a statement released in Abuja on Friday through his Senior Special […]
EFCC ₦54m Judges UK Trip Sparks Outrage
By Our Correspondent National News – There has been public outrage following reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spent ₦54 million to sponsor five judges for a foreign training trip to the United Kingdom. The development, which has triggered debates on judicial ethics, involved participation in the 42nd International Symposium on Economic […]