El-Rufai Alleges Plot to Block Bail Release

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged a coordinated plot to implicate him in criminal activities and prevent his release on bail. Speaking through his media adviser on Sunday, El-Rufai claimed that certain actors are working behind the scenes to damage his reputation and ensure his continued detention. […]

Hector the Convector: Daily Thunderstorm Mystery

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Did You Know? A rare and fascinating weather phenomenon known as Hector the Convector continues to draw global attention for its unusual consistency and intensity. This powerful thunderstorm forms almost like clockwork every afternoon around 3pm over the Tiwi Islands, off the northern coast of Australia. Unlike most storms that appear randomly, Hector’s predictable arrival […]

Toyin Abraham Urges Fans to Forgive Abike

Nollywood Actress and Filmmaker, Toyin Abraham - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Toyin Abraham has appealed to her supporters, known as “Toyin Titans,” to stop trolling her former protégé, Pelumi Olawuni, amid their ongoing public dispute. The plea came on Monday, April 20, 2026, via a Snapchat video, where the Nollywood actress urged forgiveness and restraint following days of intense social […]

Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Mark One Year

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By Our Correspondent National News – Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux have celebrated their first wedding anniversary, marking one year since their widely publicised union. The couple shared emotional moments on April 19, 2026, via Instagram, reflecting on their journey since tying the knot in 2025. Their […]

Davido Praised by Ademola Adeleke After Coachella Show

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and Afrobeat Star, Davido - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Ademola Adeleke has commended Afrobeats star Davido for promoting the Adeleke family heritage and Osun State on the global stage. The governor gave the praise on Sunday after the singer’s standout performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in California, United States. The commendation followed a […]

Boko Haram Gives 72-Hour Deadline Over Captives

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By Our Correspondent National News – Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government, threatening the fate of 416 abducted women and children in Borno State. The warning was delivered in a newly released video on April 19, 2026, where the group challenged authorities to attempt a military rescue. The […]

Russia Arrests German Woman Over Bomb Plot

A Russian police officer blocks the entrance to the office building of Russian retailer Wildberries after an attempted raid in central Moscow on September 18, 2024 - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Russian security services have arrested a German woman accused of carrying a homemade explosive device in a backpack in Pyatigorsk, a city in the Stavropol region of southern Russia, in an alleged plot linked to Ukraine. The Federal Security Service (FSB) said the suspect, born in 1969, was detained […]

Ekiti PDP Candidate Challenges Oyebanji to Debate

Dr Wole Oluyede

By Our Correspondent National News – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has called on Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to a public debate ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The challenge was made to allow voters to assess the performance of […]

Iran Accuses US of Failed Diplomacy Talks

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By Our Correspondent National News – Iran has accused the United States of not being serious about diplomacy, alleging repeated violations of a fragile ceasefire agreement and escalating military actions in the region. According to the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, speaking in Tehran on Monday, the United States carried out actions that undermine […]

Yesufu Urges Wike Over FCT Teachers Strike

Activist Aisha Yesufu - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – A human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called for urgent intervention in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) teachers’ strike in Abuja on April 20, 2026, urging FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to act swiftly. The appeal follows the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, commencing an indefinite strike over […]