Lookman’s Injury Clouds Arsenal Clash
National News – Ademola Lookman has emerged as a major injury concern for Atlético Madrid ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal later this month. The 28-year-old forward suffered an adductor issue during the Copa del Rey final, raising doubts about his availability for the April 29 clash at the Metropolitano. The […]
Rosenior Rejects Garnacho Exit Talk
National News – Fresh transfer speculation surrounding Alejandro Garnacho has been firmly dismissed by Liam Rosenior, who insists there is no substance to claims of a potential summer exit. The comments, made on Tuesday, respond to circulating reports about the young winger’s future at Manchester United. Rosenior, currently managing Chelsea FC, questioned the credibility of […]
Falcons Rise, Hold Africa’s Top Spot
National News – Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have climbed to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Tuesday, maintaining their position as Africa’s top-ranked side. The update reflects recent performances in international friendlies against Cameroon women’s national team, where Nigeria recorded a loss and a win in February and […]
Lagos, Netherlands Seal Coastal Protection Deal
National News – The Lagos State Government has entered a strategic partnership with the Netherlands to strengthen coastal protection and infrastructure development, marking a significant step in the state’s climate resilience agenda. The agreement was unveiled on Tuesday in Lagos during a high-level visit by a Dutch delegation led by Consul General Michael Deelen. The […]
Sokoto Onion Fire Leaves Farmers Devastated
National News – A massive fire outbreak has destroyed 2,275 bags of onions in Kojiyo community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving farmers counting losses estimated at N56.8 million. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon around 2 p.m. and lasted nearly seven hours, razing about 65 traditional storage huts before it was contained. […]
APC Sets Tight Deadline for 2027 Primaries
National News – Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has unveiled a compressed timetable for its 2027 election primaries, setting May 16 and May 23, 2026, for presidential and governorship contests as political activities intensify nationwide. The announcement, made by spokesperson Felix Morka, confirms that aspirants must purchase nomination forms within a narrow April 25 to […]
Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Gunrunner in Cross River
By Our Correspondent National News – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a 60-year-old suspected gunrunner, Okon William, in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The arrest was carried out on April 19, 2026, following credible intelligence reports about illegal arms trafficking activities within the Ubanbat community. Authorities disclosed that the […]
21 States Delay Electricity Market Takeover
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed that 21 states, including Rivers State and Kano State, are yet to assume control of their electricity markets, nearly three years after the Electricity Act 2023 came into force. The delay has been attributed to slow progress in setting up the legal […]
Nigeria Imports 61.7m Barrels of US Crude
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria has imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, despite exporting significantly larger volumes during the same period. Data from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that the surge in imports began in 2024, driven largely by domestic […]
Obi, Kwankwaso Launch Joint Political Movement
By Our Correspondent National News – Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja, marking a fresh realignment within Nigeria’s opposition politics as the 2027 general elections draw closer. […]