Mikel: Barcelona Not Robbed by Atletico
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has criticised FC Barcelona following their elimination from the UEFA Champions League, insisting the Spanish side were not “robbed” but undone by their own inefficiency. Speaking after the quarter-final clash on Tuesday, Mikel said Barcelona failed to convert dominance into goals, allowing […]
David Alaba Set for Real Madrid Exit
By Our Correspondent National News – David Alaba is set to leave Real Madrid as a free agent when his contract expires, according to multiple reports circulating since November 2025. The Austrian defender, who has been a key figure at the Spanish club, is reportedly nearing the end of his deal without any agreement for […]
Ex-Premier League Stars Shine in Europe’s Elite XI
By Our Correspondent National News – The Premier League continues to influence global football, with several former players now starring across Europe in an elite XI compiled from top-performing ex-Premier League talents. The selection highlights how English top-flight exports are dominating in Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, reinforcing the league’s reputation as the world’s most […]
INEC Chairman Amupitan to Address Electoral Dialogue
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), is set to deliver the keynote address at a high-level stakeholders’ electoral policy dialogue on Nigeria’s electoral process. The event, organised by Abuja-based Law Corridor, will hold on April 29, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel […]
FG Boosts Climate Resilience Project Nationwide
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has renewed efforts to strengthen climate resilience across Nigeria through the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, with key officials reaffirming commitment during a mid-term review meeting held in Kaduna on Friday. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known […]
C’River Gov Urges Lawyers to Defend Democracy
By Our Correspondent National News – Bassey Otu has called on legal practitioners to actively defend Nigeria’s democracy by challenging unconstitutional actions and upholding the rule of law. The message was delivered on Thursday in Calabar, where the governor, represented by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, addressed members of the Nigerian Bar Association during their 2026 […]
Police Constable Recruitment Screening Ends April 18 – Bayelsa CP Announces
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News — The Bayelsa State Police Command has announced that the ongoing Police Constable recruitment screening exercise in the state will officially conclude on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after over one month of rigorous and transparent evaluation of candidates. This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations […]
Immigration Arrests 125 Foreigners in Lagos
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested 125 foreign nationals in Lagos over alleged immigration violations, with 82 set for immediate repatriation. The arrests were carried out on March 30, 2026, during a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force across areas including Agege, Alimosho, Ebute Metta, and Badagry. Authorities […]
ISWAP Claims Deadly Attacks on Troops
By Our Correspondent National News – The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks on Nigerian troops and security forces in neighbouring countries, according to a propaganda video released on Thursday and circulated on social media. The group alleged that coordinated assaults involving roadside bombs, ambushes, and […]
US Nigerians Reject Call to Remove Matawalle
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerians living in the United States have criticised a US lawmaker’s call for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing it as ill-informed and harmful to national sovereignty. The criticism came on Thursday from members of the Nigerian-American Coalition for Strategic Stability, who reacted […]