Paddington Musical Sweeps Olivier Awards
By Our Correspondent National News – Paddington The Musical has dominated the 50th edition of the Olivier Awards in London, winning seven major prizes in a night that celebrated the best of UK theatre. The awards ceremony, held at the Royal Albert Hall on April 12, honoured outstanding stage productions over the past year. The […]
Britney Spears Enters Rehab After DUI Arrest
By Our Correspondent National News – Pop icon Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility in the United States, weeks after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI). The 44-year-old singer made the decision ahead of her scheduled court appearance in California next month, signaling a step toward addressing personal challenges […]
Patrick Doyle Loses Newborn Hours After Birth
By Our Correspondent National News – Veteran Nollywood actor and broadcaster Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, just hours after celebrating her arrival with his wife, Funmilayo Doyle. The tragic incident occurred between Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, marking a devastating turn for the family shortly after […]
Lakowe Hosts Sunshine Tour Qualifiers
By Our Correspondent National News – Professional golfers from across West and Central Africa have converged on Lakowe Lakes Golf Club for the 2026 Sunshine Developmental Tour Qualifying School, a key tournament designed to identify rising talents and provide a pathway into the elite Sunshine Tour. The 54-hole event is scheduled to take place from […]
Man City vs Arsenal Title Decider – Rooney
By Our Correspondent National News – Wayne Rooney has predicted that the crucial Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal could determine the destination of this season’s title. The match, set to take place at the Etihad Stadium, pits league leaders Arsenal against defending champions City in what is shaping up to be a […]
Orbán Ousted as Magyar Wins Landslide
By Our Correspondent National News – Péter Magyar has secured a historic landslide victory in Hungary’s general election, defeating long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. The vote, held on Sunday with a record turnout of 79.5%, saw Magyar’s Tisza party projected to win about 138 parliamentary seats, surpassing the two-thirds majority […]
Eta Makes Bundesliga History With Union Berlin Role
By Our Correspondent National News – Marie-Louise Eta has made history in the Bundesliga after becoming the first woman to coach a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues. She was appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin until the end of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. The decision came […]
Trump Hormuz Blockade Sparks Oil Surge Markets
By Our Correspondent National News – Global oil prices surged and stock markets fell on Monday, April 13, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump announced a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following collapsed US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. The move came after negotiations led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian […]
Ukraine, Russia Resume Drone Strikes After Easter Truce
By Our Correspondent National News – Ukraine and Russia have renewed drone strikes after the end of a 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce, according to reports from both sides on Monday, April 13, 2026. Ukraine said Russian forces launched 98 drones, with air defence units intercepting 87, while infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region was hit and casualty […]
Nigerian Military Defends Borno Strike
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian military has defended an airstrike carried out on Jilli village market near the Borno–Yobe border in North-East Nigeria, explaining that the operation targeted an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics enclave amid rising insecurity concerns. The strike, executed under Operation HADIN KAI on April 11, 2026, […]