Jamie Murray Retires From Professional Tennis at 40

Scottish former tennis player, Jamie Murray - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Former world No.1 doubles player Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 40 after a career spanning more than two decades. Murray confirmed his exit on Wednesday via Instagram, with his last competitive appearance coming at the 2025 US Open. Murray expressed gratitude […]

FG Begins 2.5km Enugu Road Project

The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, Peter Ogbonna Eze - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has commenced construction of a 2.5-kilometre rural road project in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria, designed to enhance rural connectivity, stimulate local commerce, and improve access to essential services such as education, agriculture, and healthcare. The announcement was made by the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at […]

Ikorodu LCDA Backs Benson For Fourth Term

Chairman of House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Hammed Aroyewun, has reaffirmed strong support for House of Representatives member Babajimi Benson amid reports of opposition to his bid for a fourth term representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The statement, issued on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Lagos, […]

United Nigeria Airline Hit by Another Bird Strike

The grounded aircraft - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed another bird strike incident involving one of its aircraft, marking the sixth occurrence between January and April 2026. The latest event happened on Wednesday when an Airbus A320-200, operating Flight UN0515 from Port Harcourt to Abuja, encountered the bird strike while landing at the […]

Senate Probes NNPCL Over N210tn Audit Queries

GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Senate has issued a firm directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to explain discrepancies amounting to N210 trillion flagged in audit reports covering 2017 to 2023. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Aliyu Wadada, set April 29, 2026, as the deadline for […]

Customs CG Adeniyi Gets NIJ Fellowship

Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) on Wednesday conferred a Fellowship on the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, in Lagos, recognising his contributions to public communication, institutional reforms, and border management. The honour was awarded during a special convocation held at the Sir Kensington Adebutu Media […]

LASEPA Seals Lagos Firms Over Pollution Violations

By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several religious centres and businesses across Lagos for violating environmental regulations. The enforcement took place on Wednesday in multiple locations, including Oregun, Ikeja GRA, Agege Motor Road (Mangoro), Onipetesi Close, Meiran Road, Ajasa Command, Ejigbo Road, and Fola Agoro in […]

ADC Primary Likely if Consensus Fails

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may conduct a presidential primary election ahead of 2027 if efforts to reach a consensus candidate fail. Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, the former Vice President explained that the party’s first strategy is to agree on […]

Dangote, Trump Make TIME 100 List

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and United States President Donald Trump have been named in the 2026 TIME 100 Most Influential People list, released on April 15 by TIME Magazine. The annual ranking highlights individuals shaping global business, politics, technology, and culture. Dangote, the only Nigerian on the list, was […]