Israel Frees All But Two Activists After Gaza Flotilla Interception
By Our Correspondent National News – Israeli authorities have released most activists detained after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Crete, Greece, on Thursday. The incident involved about 175 international activists aboard 22 vessels attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. According to Israeli officials, the operation occurred in international waters to prevent a […]
US-led Hormuz Coalition Not Competing With Europe
By Our Correspondent National News – Jean-Noel Barrot has clarified that the newly announced United States-led maritime coalition in the Strait of Hormuz is not in rivalry with the ongoing joint mission by France and the United Kingdom. Speaking in Abu Dhabi on Friday, the French envoy explained that both efforts aim to restore safe […]
Banky W Opens Up on Wife’s IVF Struggle
By Our Correspondent National News – Singer and pastor Banky W has shared emotional details about his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington’s IVF journey, describing how repeated fertility treatments tested their marriage but strengthened their faith and bond in Nigeria. In a recent interview on The Teju Baby Face Show published on April 30, 2026 in […]
Rivers APC Stakeholders Back Fubara’s 2027 Race
By Our Correspondent National News – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State have purchased expression of interest and nomination forms for Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The move, led by House of Representatives member Awaji-Inombek Abiante, reflects what party leaders describe as a collective decision by stakeholders […]
Eno Praises Air Force Over Akwa Ibom Security
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for strengthening security operations in the state, following an operational visit by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to Eket. The visit focused on the newly activated 309 Composite Group and […]
Peter Obi Calls for Wage Review Reform
By Our Correspondent National News – Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent wage reviews and broad economic reforms in Nigeria during Workers’ Day commemoration on May 1, 2026, warning that rising inflation and cost of living have weakened the purchasing power of workers’ salaries nationwide. He stressed that Nigerian workers across education, […]
Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe Welcome Triplet Sons
By Our Correspondent National News – National News – Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe), have welcomed triplet sons, a development announced on Friday, through the actor’s verified Instagram page. The film star described the arrival of the children as a deeply emotional milestone, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the […]
Diri Sacks Ogboinbiri Monarch Over Bayelsa Violence
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has sacked the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Chief Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following renewed violent clashes that have led to loss of lives and destruction of property. The state government also dissolved the community’s council of chiefs, […]
Obidient Movement Backs NLC Wage Increase
By Our Correspondent National News – The Obidient Movement Worldwide has declared support for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) demand for an upward review of the national minimum wage, urging the Federal Government to act swiftly to reduce hardship caused by inflation across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, May 1, 2026, the National Coordinator […]
Borno Workers Protest Over Unpaid Minimum Wage
By Our Correspondent National News – Local government workers in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Friday, May 1, 2026, staged a protest in Maiduguri, the state capital, over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. The demonstration, which coincided with International Workers’ Day, was organised by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress […]