Olanipekun Seeks Support for BOUESTI Growth
By Our Correspondent National News – Wole Olanipekun, Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), has called on stakeholders to support and partner with the institution to accelerate its growth and transformation. He made the appeal on Saturday in Ikere Ekiti during the university’s second convocation ceremony, where 1,645 students graduated […]
Army Worried Over Low South-East Recruitment
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army has raised fresh concern over low enlistment from Nigeria’s South-East, particularly in Anambra State, where only 117 youths applied out of 38,000 nationwide. The disclosure was made on April 7, 2026, in Awka during a sensitisation campaign for the 91 Regular Recruits Intake. Army officials said […]
JAMB Apologises Over UTME Results Delay
By Our Correspondent National News – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised to candidates for the delay in releasing the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The results, expected on Saturday, April 18, 2026, were postponed after exams held on Friday, April 17. The delay affected thousands of candidates across Nigeria […]
Sudan Band Keeps Music Alive Through War
By Our Correspondent National News – Members of Aswat Almadina, a popular Sudanese music group, have continued creating music despite being scattered across countries due to the ongoing war in Sudan. The band, formed in 2014 in Khartoum, was forced into exile after conflict erupted in April 2023. The war, which has claimed over 150,000 […]
Mr Latin Graduates With BSc From NOUN
By Our Correspondent National News – Veteran Nollywood actor Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The graduation took place during the institution’s recent convocation ceremony in Nigeria. The development highlights a major educational milestone […]
Kyiv Shooting Leaves Six Dead in Supermarket Siege
By Our Correspondent National News – A deadly shooting and hostage-taking incident in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district has left at least six people dead and several others injured after a gunman opened fire on civilians before barricading himself inside a supermarket. Ukrainian authorities said the suspect, a 58-year-old man reportedly linked to Moscow and previously living […]
Pope Leo XIV Draws Thousands at Angola Mass
By Our Correspondent National News – Pope Leo XIV led a massive open-air Sunday Mass on April 19, 2026, at Kilamba on the outskirts of Luanda, Angola, drawing tens of thousands of faithful during his ongoing African pastoral tour. He arrived in Angola on Saturday and met President João Lourenço before the mass, where he […]
Buruk Explains Osimhen’s Absence in Gala Win
By Our Correspondent National News – Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has explained the absence of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from the matchday squad in their 2–1 victory over Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Süper Lig, stating that the decision was based on fitness concerns rather than tactics. The match, played on April 19, 2026 at the […]
Falconets Intensify Training Ahead Malawi Qualifier Clash
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, have intensified preparations in Abuja, Nigeria, ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying first-leg clash against Malawi scheduled for May 2, 2026. The team, coached by Moses Aduku, is targeting qualification for the tournament in Poland 2026. The match is […]
Bournemouth Owners Near Exeter Chiefs Takeover Deal
By Our Correspondent National News – The billionaire owners of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, under Black Knight Football Club, are close to finalising a takeover deal for Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs, in a major development for English rugby as of Sunday, April 19, 2026. The proposed agreement involves a significant investment stake aimed […]