Boniface Returns to Bremen Squad After Injury
National News – Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was named in Werder Bremen’s Bundesliga matchday squad on Sunday, April 28, 2026, during a 1–1 draw away to Stuttgart in Germany, marking his first involvement after a lengthy knee surgery layoff. The 26-year-old forward, formerly of Bayer Leverkusen, was included on the bench as the club carefully […]
Arsenal Move Signals Osimhen’s Transfer Battle
National News – Fresh transfer intrigue has emerged around Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after Arsenal FC sporting director Andrea Berta was reportedly seen in Turkey holding talks with Galatasaray officials, including club president Dursun Özbek. The meeting, said to have taken place on Sunday night, underscores growing European interest in the 27-year-old forward, who has […]
Kano Police Foil Violent Gang Clash
National News – Tension gripped parts of Kano on Monday afternoon when rival “Yan Daba” groups clashed in the Gyadi-Gyadi area, prompting a swift response from the Nigeria Police Force that led to the arrest of six suspects and the restoration of order. The violence, which erupted around 1:20 pm, reportedly began after intelligence reached […]
UN Condemns Xenophobia in South Africa
National News – Fresh concerns over migrant safety in South Africa have drawn a strong response from United Nations chief António Guterres, who condemned the rising xenophobic violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals. The warning follows reported attacks in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, where migrants—many of them Africans—have faced threats, assaults, and displacement. Speaking through […]
Dangote Faces Questions Over Fuel Pricing Strategy
National News – A senior official at Dangote Group has disclosed that its refinery is effectively cushioning Nigerians by selling petrol and diesel below prevailing market rates, even as global crude prices surge following tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. The revelation, made in Lagos on Monday, sheds new light on how Africa’s largest refinery […]
FG Moves to Avert University Strike
National News – The Federal Government is making a last-minute push to prevent a nationwide university shutdown as it convenes a crucial meeting with leaders of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union on Wednesday in Abuja. The talks, initiated by the Ministry of Education under Tunji Alausa, follow rising […]
Obi’s Quiet Talks Signal 2027 Strategy
National News – Fresh political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections came into focus on Monday as Peter Obi held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan, a move insiders say is part of a widening consultation strategy aimed at building a national coalition. The meeting, which took place amid rising opposition talks, was […]
Achimugu Denies $13m Found at Home
National News – Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has pushed back against claims that $13 million was recovered from her residence, insisting the figures circulating in public discourse are inaccurate and exaggerated. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, she clarified that only $50,000 and ₦13 million were found when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Jet Fuel Crisis Hits Nigerian Airlines
National News – Nigeria’s aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as the Federal Government, led by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, moves to stabilise soaring jet fuel prices that now threaten airline operations. The intervention follows urgent meetings in Abuja involving regulators, airline operators, and fuel marketers after costs spiked sharply in April 2026, driven largely […]
Coup Trial Fast-Tracked Amid Tight Security
National News – Proceedings around the alleged plot to unseat President Bola Tinubu have taken a decisive turn in Abuja, where the Federal High Court has opted for an accelerated trial timetable that signals both urgency and high stakes. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed multiple hearing dates within days, effectively compressing what would typically be a […]