Ijaw Nation, Door-to-Door Movement Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – Sons and daughters of the Ijaw nation in Delta State on Wednesday formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027, in what emerged as the highpoint of a grand reception organised in honour of the governor in Bomadi, Delta State. The event, hosted by […]
Michael Olise Honors Messi With Goal Celebration
National News – Michael Olise has opened up about the inspiration behind his recent goal celebration, revealing it was a tribute to his idol, Lionel Messi. The gifted winger explained that he intentionally mirrored Messi’s iconic style after finding the back of the net, a gesture that has since caught the attention of football fans […]
Africa’s True Size Shocks Global Perception
Did You Know? Africa’s immense geographical scale continues to challenge global misconceptions, as experts highlight that the continent is significantly larger than many assume. Africa spans over 30 million square kilometres, making it the second-largest continent on Earth. However, widely used map projections, such as the Mercator projection, often shrink its visual size, leading to […]
Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Minister Farouq
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, over her failure to appear for arraignment in an ongoing corruption trial. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, also directed […]
Trump Announces Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Deal
By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at halting escalating hostilities along their shared border. The truce is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, following diplomatic engagements involving key leaders from both nations. The announcement comes amid growing […]
UK Jails Nigerian Couple for £433k Fraud
By Our Correspondent National News – A Nigerian couple, Femi Akanbi and Luciana Akanbi, have been sentenced in the United Kingdom after being found guilty of a large-scale tax fraud involving stolen employee data. The conviction was secured at Woolwich Crown Court, where both defendants received three years and nine months’ imprisonment for their roles […]
Gunmen Abduct UTME Candidates in Benue Attack
By Our Correspondent National News – Suspected gunmen abducted passengers, including candidates of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road in Benue State on Wednesday night. The attack occurred around 8 pm when a commercial bus conveying about 18 travellers was intercepted near Otukpo. […]
GOC 3 Division Urges Newly Promoted Officers to Uphold Discipline, Leadership and Army Values
By Our Correspondent National News – The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, has challenged newly promoted officers to rise to the demands of their new ranks by demonstrating inclusive leadership, strategic thinking, and unwavering responsibility in the discharge of their duties. Major General Oyinlola gave […]
Hijab Row Disrupts UTME Centre in Ibadan
By Our Correspondent National News – A video showing a female candidate allegedly asked to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has sparked nationwide concern. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, at the Esther Oshikoya Computer-Based Test Centre along Sango-Eleyele Road, raising questions about religious […]
Abia PDP Urges Voters to Reject APC in 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has called on residents to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, warning that supporting the ruling party would worsen hardship and stall development. The appeal was made on Thursday in Umuahia during a press conference by […]