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National News – Nollywood actress and politician Funke Adesiyan has withdrawn from the contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency in Oyo State, a development that has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 […]
Lagos Targets Flood-Free City With Waste Sweep
National News – As the rainy season gathers strength in Lagos, the state government has moved to tighten its flood-prevention strategy by ordering the immediate evacuation of waste generated during the monthly sanitation exercise. The directive, issued on Sunday by Tokunbo Wahab, targets operational teams across the state, including waste managers, enforcement units, and local […]
Obi, Kwankwaso Court North Ahead of 2027
National News – A fresh power struggle is unfolding within Nigeria’s opposition politics as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso intensify efforts to secure northern backing ahead of the 2027 presidential race, positioning themselves against Atiku Abubakar within the African Democratic Congress. Their strategy, built around a proposed one-term presidency for Obi, is aimed at persuading […]
Nasarawa APC Rift Deepens Ahead of 2027
National News – A fresh political fault line has emerged in Nasarawa State as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the southern senatorial zone openly rallied behind former primary healthcare chief Faisal Shuaib, urging him to pursue the 2027 governorship race despite Governor Abdullahi Sule backing Senator Ahmed Wadada as his preferred successor. […]
UN Urges Global Action Over Mali Violence
National News – Fresh violence in Mali has triggered global concern after coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and Tuareg rebels targeted military positions across the country, including areas near the capital, Bamako, early Saturday. The offensive, described as one of the most complex in recent years, reportedly led to the seizure of Kidal by rebel […]
Xenophobia Backlash Tests Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
National News – Fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa has reignited anger among Nigerians, as citizens at home and abroad question the Federal Government’s handling of the crisis affecting its nationals. The outrage followed an advisory issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission urging Nigerians to stay indoors, suspend businesses, and avoid protests between April […]
Kukah Rejects Ethnic Labeling
National News – At the 16th convocation of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State on Saturday, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, publicly pushed back against being repeatedly identified as a Hausa man, clarifying that while he is from Kaduna State, his roots trace to the Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf. Speaking […]