Footballers Earn More Than Musicians – Skales
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian singer Skales has stirred debate by claiming that footballers earn more money than musicians, citing the structured nature of sports compared to the unpredictable music industry. He made this statement during an interview on The Groovy Mono Show on Monday, May 4, 2026, where he explained why professional […]
Lizzy Anjorin Accepts ₦10m Boxing Fight Challenge
By Our Correspondent National News – Nollywood actresses Lizzy Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo have reignited their long-running feud after Anjorin accepted a ₦10 million celebrity boxing challenge originally proposed by show promoter Paulo Okoye. The development, announced on May 3, 2026, has stirred widespread reactions across Nigeria’s entertainment industry and social media space. Anjorin, who […]
Seyi Vibez Headlines Mainland Block Party in Lagos
By Our Correspondent National News – Over 30,000 music lovers gathered on Sunday at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos, for the Mainland Block Party, a vibrant May Day celebration featuring top Afrobeats artistes. The event, held on May 1 weekend, attracted fans from across Lagos and neighbouring areas, highlighting the growing popularity of live […]
Ondo Trains 90 Youths in Poultry Farming
By Our Correspondent National News – Ondo State Government trains and empowers 90 youths and women in modern poultry farming under the Adiye Irorun Programme, a key agribusiness initiative aimed at job creation, poverty reduction, and youth empowerment across Nigeria’s South-West region. The programme, championed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was coordinated through the Ondo State […]
Accord Rejects Deregistration Threat, Cites Electoral Wins
By Our Correspondent National News – The Accord Party has dismissed claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to deregister it, insisting it remains fully compliant with constitutional requirements as of Monday, May 4, 2026, in Nigeria. The party said allegations stem from political misinformation and emphasized its electoral victories across states. It […]
CSO Raises Alarm Over Dual Party Membership
By Our Correspondent National News – A civil society organisation, Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy, has raised concerns over alleged dual political party membership, calling for clarification under Nigeria’s Electoral Act. The group said the issue emerged in 2026 after inconsistencies were found in party records involving a National Legal Adviser listed in both the Allied […]
Sowore Condemns Police Arrest Over Elumelu Report
By Our Correspondent National News – Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has demanded the immediate release of three bloggers arrested by the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged defamatory online report claiming that Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), had divorced his wife Awele. The incident occurred in […]
Dickson Welcomes Obi, Kwankwaso into NDC
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson has formally welcomed former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential contender Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), following a high-level political meeting held in Abuja on Sunday and announced on Monday via his […]
Otedola Denies Funding Dangote Refinery Claims
By Our Correspondent National News – Femi Otedola has publicly denied viral claims suggesting he financed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing the reports as false and misleading, in a statement shared on X on Monday, May 4, 2026. The Nigerian billionaire clarified that he did not invest any funds in the multi-billion-dollar project led by […]
UAE’s Exit From OPEC Sparks Energy Shift
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a decision confirmed on Monday in Abu Dhabi by the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sultan Al Jaber, who also leads the state-owned oil giant ADNOC. The exit, which took […]