Abiodun Promotes APC Consensus For 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent National News – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Abeokuta, called on All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants across the state’s 20 local government areas to embrace zoning and consensus ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting involved House of Representatives and State Assembly aspirants and party […]
Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Rising Terror Attacks
By Our Correspondent National News – The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has warned of escalating insecurity across parts of Nigeria, particularly in the South-West, highlighting a surge in kidnappings, killings, and community invasions. The warning was issued on Tuesday by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, who expressed concern over repeated attacks in Oyo, […]
IG Orders Nationwide Arms Audit After Delta Killing
By Our Correspondent National News – The Tunji Disu has ordered an immediate nationwide audit of police arms and ammunition following a controversial killing in Delta State. The directive, announced on Tuesday in Abuja, comes after a viral video showed officers fatally shooting a restrained, handcuffed suspect at close range. The Inspector General described the […]
Court Clears Oyo-Ita of N570m Charges
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday discharged and acquitted former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, of alleged N570 million money laundering charges. The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, followed a no-case submission filed by the defence after nearly six years of […]
Missing Ebonyi Engineers: Families Demand Fresh Probe
By Our Correspondent National News – Families of five missing engineers in Ebonyi State have renewed calls for a fresh investigation into their disappearance, rejecting claims made by Minister of Works David Umahi. The engineers, linked to NELAN Consulting, vanished on November 3, 2021, while supervising an African Development Bank-backed ring road project during Umahi’s […]
Infantino Defends World Cup Ticket Prices
By Our Correspondent National News – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the soaring prices of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that global demand and market realities justify the costs. Speaking on Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Infantino addressed criticism from fans and organizations who have […]
Otti Confident of Second Term
By Our Correspondent National News – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed strong confidence that he will secure a second term in office and complete his administration’s projects. Speaking on Tuesday at the Government House in Umuahia while receiving members of the Old Students Association of the Federal School of Arts and Science, Aba, […]
Mustapha Lamido Joins Jigawa Governorship Race
By Our Correspondent National News – Mustapha Sule Lamido has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Jigawa State after obtaining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form. The move, announced on Tuesday in Dutse, marks a renewed bid by the former PDP candidate to secure the party’s ticket ahead of […]
Court Halts Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Inquest Dispute
By Our Correspondent National News – A Coroner’s Court sitting at Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday suspended proceedings into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege. The suspension followed controversy over the alleged intervention of the Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), prompting […]
Nigerian Passport Ranking Rises, Access Drops
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s passport has climbed in global rankings but lost visa-free access, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in April 2026. The report shows that the country moved from 95th position in January 2024 to 89th in 2026, marking a six-place improvement. However, the number of countries Nigerians […]