Jonathan Pays Tribute to Yar’Adua
By Our Correspondent National News – Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has paid tribute to late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 5, 2026, marking the 16th anniversary of his death, describing him as a ‘gentleman president’ and servant leader remembered across Nigeria for integrity and humility. Yar’Adua, who governed Nigeria from 2007 until his death in […]
WHO Traces Hantavirus Cruise Ship Contacts
By Our Correspondent National News – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched urgent contact tracing following a suspected hantavirus case involving a Dutch cruise ship passenger who later died after flying from Saint Helena to Johannesburg. The woman had initially disembarked on April 24 with gastrointestinal symptoms while her husband had earlier died aboard […]
Kaduna Launches Disarmament Reintegration Committee
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday, May 5, 2026, inaugurated a State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Peace and Security Committee. The initiative is aimed at tackling insecurity and strengthening long-term peacebuilding efforts across Kaduna State. The committee was established with support from the Office of the […]
Indian Pilots Demand Fresh Probe Into Air India Crash
By Our Correspondent National News – Indian pilots have called for a deeper investigation into the deadly Air India crash that occurred on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India, raising fresh concerns over what truly caused the disaster. The incident involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, which crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all […]
NSCDC Launches Agro Rangers Base in Gombe
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Monday unveiled a newly built Agro Rangers operational base in the Kanawa Forest Reserve, located in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, as part of efforts to secure agricultural assets and tackle farmer–herder conflicts. The project, commissioned on May 4, […]
Obi, Kwankwaso’s Exit a Setback, Not Fatal – ADC
By Our Correspondent National News – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has admitted that the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso is a setback but insists it will not derail its 2027 presidential ambitions. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this on Monday during an interview on Arise News Prime Time. Abdullahi […]
ADC Accuses Obi of Ignoring Party Policies
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused Peter Obi of showing little interest in the party’s policy direction during his brief stay, alleging that his primary focus was securing the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Abdullahi made this claim on Monday […]
Nine Dead in Colombia Mine Explosion
By Our Correspondent National News – Nine miners have died following a deadly explosion inside a coal mine in Sutatausa, central Colombia, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the country’s mining sector. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Cundinamarca department, about 72 kilometres north of Bogotá. According to Colombia’s National Mining Agency, […]
TCN Power Outage Hits Ibadan Areas
By Our Correspondent National News – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage affecting parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The disruption is due to scheduled maintenance on a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer located at the Ayede Transmission Substation. According to TCN, the exercise will take place […]
Gwarzo Resigns From ADC
By Our Correspondent National News – A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing shifting political realities ahead of the 2027 elections. The resignation, confirmed in a letter dated May 1, 2026, was addressed to the party chairman in Gwarzo Local Government Area, marking an […]