Nigerians Reject Blame for South Africa Crisis
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian community in South Africa has rejected claims that foreign nationals are responsible for the country’s socio-economic challenges, urging authorities and citizens to address deeper structural issues instead. The statement, issued on April 30, 2026, by the Igbo Union South Africa through its National Secretary, Ezeanozie Eleberi, follows […]
Lagos APC Aspirant Denies Hamzat’s Endorsement Claim
By Our Correspondent National News – A Lagos State governorship aspirant, Samuel Ajose, has denied endorsing Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Ajose made this clarification on Thursday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, describing a widely circulated press release as false, misleading, and unauthorized. According to […]
Moro Bridge Collapse Disrupts Kwara Traffic
By Our Correspondent National News – Vehicular movement has been halted after the collapse of the Moro Bridge along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Thursday when a heavy-duty truck reportedly passed over the aging structure, causing it to cave in. This […]
FG Unveils Smart Highway Plan With CCTV
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has unveiled a smart highway initiative aimed at transforming road infrastructure across Nigeria. The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who revealed that the government approved a ₦150bn extension of the Bodo-Bonny […]
MTN Profit Soars Amid Rising Diesel Costs
By Our Correspondent National News – MTN Nigeria has reported a sharp rise in profitability, posting a profit after tax of N355.5bn for the first quarter of 2026. The telecom giant announced the results on April 29, 2026, highlighting a 165.9 per cent year-on-year increase. The growth was driven by expanded network investments, rising subscriber […]
Trump Reshapes post Renaming Strait of Hormuz
By Our Correspondent National News – US President Donald Trump has stirred global debate after resharing a post on Truth Social on Wednesday suggesting the renaming of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” The post included a map labeling the vital maritime corridor, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf […]
Dubai Eases Property Visa Rules for Investors
By Our Correspondent National News – Dubai has eased its property-linked residency visa rules, enabling single-property investors to qualify for a renewable two-year residency visa without meeting a minimum investment threshold, a policy aimed at expanding access to the emirate’s real estate market. The Dubai Land Department, in a policy update reported on Thursday, April […]
Thai Authorities Arrest Teen With 30 Tortoises
By Our Correspondent National News – Thai authorities in Bangkok have arrested a 19-year-old Taiwanese woman at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected Indian star tortoises valued at about $9,000, taped under her clothing while attempting to board a flight to Taipei. The arrest took place during routine departure checks as officers monitored […]
PRP Welcomes Baba-Ahmed into Party Fold
By Our Correspondent National News – The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Hakeem Baba-Ahmed into its political fold, describing the development as a significant boost to its reform-driven agenda in Nigeria. The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday, April 30, 2026, through a statement signed by the […]
US Lawmaker Faults Tinubu Over Security Aid Review
By Our Correspondent National News – US lawmaker Riley Moore, representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over alleged failure to comply with conditions attached to United States security assistance to Nigeria. The issue was raised in a post on X on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, where Moore urged […]