Eradiri Commends Diri, Tinubu Over 60MW Gas Turbine, Bayelsa Infrastructure Push
By Jesse Ese National News – Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council and 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has expressed excitement over the commissioning of the 60MW gas turbine project, describing it as a major step toward transforming the economic fortunes of the state. Eradiri made the remarks on Friday […]
Dabiri-Erewa Warns Obi Over Supporters
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has warned that supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi could jeopardise his future political ambitions. She made the remarks on Sunday via social media platform X, criticising the conduct of Obi’s followers, popularly known as “Obidients,” […]
Police Arrest Suspect Over Kidnap, Rape Case
By Our Correspondent National News – The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Otamiri Prince, over the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a female job seeker in Port Harcourt. The arrest, confirmed on April 12, 2026, followed a complaint lodged by the 24-year-old victim, who reported that she had […]
ADC Updates Committees Ahead of Convention
By Our Correspondent National News – The African Democratic Congress has released updated lists of its convention committees and subcommittees as part of preparations for its upcoming national convention scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who explained that the move aims […]
Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Hormuz
By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump has ordered a United States naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed nuclear negotiations with Iran. The directive, announced on Sunday, April 12, 2026, comes after high-level talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, collapsed over Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear programme. The move signals a sharp […]
INEC Denies Copying Tinubu Aide Statement
By Our Correspondent National News – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied allegations that it copied a press statement from Dada Olusegun, a Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on New Media. The commission described the claims as false, misleading, and a misrepresentation of facts. The controversy emerged on Sunday, April […]
Borno Market Hit by Airstrike, Dozens Feared Dead
By Our Correspondent National News – No fewer than 30 people have been feared dead after a military airstrike struck a crowded weekly market in Jilli village, located along the border between Borno and Yobe states in northeastern Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., when traders and […]
Pipeline Surveillance Crisis: MOSIEND Urges Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention to Safeguard Niger Delta Peace and Stability
By Our Correspondent National News – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the growing tensions surrounding pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta, warning that failure to act decisively could threaten regional stability and reopen fragile […]
Abduction of Sapele LG Chairman Sparks Outrage, PANDEF, Activist Knock Delta Govt Over Security Failures
By Jesse Ese National News – The abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke, has triggered strong condemnation and renewed criticism of worsening insecurity in Delta State, with leaders and activists accusing the state government of failing to prioritize the safety of lives and property. The Delta State Deputy Youth Leader of […]
Musiala Rejects Kahn World Cup Advice
National News – Oliver Kahn, former Bayern Munich and Germany captain, has suggested that Jamal Musiala should consider skipping the upcoming FIFA World Cup to fully recover his best form after a demanding season. Kahn’s advice is rooted in concerns about workload management and long-term performance preservation for the young midfielder, who remains a central […]