Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Disu at Lagos Banquet
National News – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a high-profile state banquet on Saturday night at the State House in Marina to honour the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The event brought together senior officials, security chiefs and community leaders, underscoring the significance of Disu’s rise and his deep ties to Lagos. Sanwo-Olu […]
JAMB Debunks Viral 394 UTME Score
National News – Nigeria’s exam body, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has publicly dismissed a viral claim that a candidate from Cross River scored an extraordinary 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, describing the result slip circulating online as fabricated. The claim, which spread widely on social media, alleged that a student […]
Chelle Confirms Financial Talks in Eagles Deal
National News – Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged ongoing financial discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over his contract, even as attention shifts toward Nigeria’s upcoming football engagements and squad rebuilding efforts. The coach, who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, said […]
Chelsea Warn Players Over Persistent News Leaks
National News – Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane has moved to address repeated leaks of team information ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday, following a turbulent week that included the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. The controversy escalated after the absence of João Pedro and Cole Palmer from […]
Bayern Declares Olise Untouchable Amid Transfer Rumours
National News – Bayern Munich have shut down transfer speculation surrounding French winger Michael Olise, 23, after sporting director Max Eberl insisted the club will not entertain offers, speaking on Saturday in Germany during a media interview on ZDF, reaffirming that the decision affects Europe’s ongoing summer planning as Bayern aim to secure stability in […]
CBN Claims Reforms Averted Economic Crisis
National News – The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Emem Usoro, speaking on Saturday at Akwa Ibom State University convocation in Ikot Akpaden, said ongoing monetary reforms and policy coordination with fiscal authorities have helped stabilise the naira and prevent a broader economic crisis. She addressed graduating students, university leaders and dignitaries, […]
Funke Adesiyan Withdraws From Reps Race
National News – Nollywood actress and politician Funke Adesiyan has withdrawn from the contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency in Oyo State, a development that has shifted early political calculations within the All Progressives Congress ahead of future elections. She made the announcement in a Facebook post dated April […]
Shark Surge Forces Sydney Beach Closures
National News – Along Australia’s New South Wales coastline south of Sydney, authorities shut down multiple beaches within the Royal National Park after a large sperm whale carcass measuring about eight metres washed ashore at Era Beach, drawing in aggressive shark activity. The incident, which unfolded over the weekend, saw great white sharks and bull […]
US Congress Queries Nigeria Airstrike Legality
National News – The United States Congress has opened a formal investigation into airstrikes carried out in Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during the Trump administration, seeking clarity on legality, targets, and outcomes after reports raised questions about civilian harm, intelligence reliability, and coordination with Nigerian authorities in Sokoto State. Lawmakers led by Sara Jacobs […]
Teacher Identified in Washington Dinner Shooting Incident
National News – A high-profile political gathering in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2026, turned into a scene of confusion and urgency after gunfire broke out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Washington Hilton, forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump, the First Lady, and senior officials in attendance. The man identified […]