Adekunle Gold Denies Twin Rumour, Confirms Baby Boy
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has clarified viral claims surrounding the birth of his child with wife Simi, dismissing widespread twin rumours and confirming they welcomed a baby boy. The clarification came during a televised interview on KHOU 11’s Great Day Houston, where the host referenced reports that the couple […]
Rihanna’s Video Sparks Tyla, Ayra Starr Fan Rivalry
By Our Correspondent National News – A viral social media video by Barbadian superstar Rihanna has sparked renewed online debate between fans of South African singer Tyla and Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr after the 2026 Met Gala in New York. The incident, which occurred on Sunday at the high-profile fashion event, showed Tyla standing […]
NFF Appoints New Eaglets, Flying Eagles Coaches
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday, May 8, 2026, announced the appointment of Abdu Maikaba as head coach of the U20 Flying Eagles and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coach of the U17 Golden Eaglets in a major reshuffle of national youth teams. Maikaba, a seasoned Nigerian coach, previously […]
Premier League Clubs Reach All UEFA Finals 2026
By Our Correspondent National News – English football has made history in May 2026 as three Premier League clubs Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace reached the finals of all three UEFA competitions for the first time. The achievement occurred across Europe after dramatic semi-final victories confirmed between May 5 and May 8, 2026, with […]
Ogun Monarch Hails Tinubu’s Inclusive Development Drive
By Our Correspondent National News – The Olota of Otta in the Awori Kingdom, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to national growth and inclusive development across Nigeria. He said federal projects are now reaching grassroots communities through targeted initiatives driven by the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]
Yobe APC Aspirants Reject Consensus Candidate
By Our Correspondent National News – Six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have rejected an alleged consensus endorsement for the 2027 governorship race, escalating internal party tensions. The aspirants, including Usman Alkali Baba, Ibrahim Bomai, Mustapha Maihaja, Lawan Geidam, Kashim Tumsah and Bashir Machina, said on Thursday in Damaturu […]
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Pilgrims Move From Madinah to Makkah
By Our Correspondent National News – Hajj 2026 Nigerian pilgrims have commenced movement from Madinah to Makkah after completing a four-day stay in the Prophet’s city, according to updates from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The movement, which began on Thursday, marks a key transition in the pilgrimage journey as thousands of Nigerian […]
Ethiopian Woman Gives Birth to Quintuplets After 12 Years
By Our Correspondent National News – An Ethiopian woman, Bedriya Adem, 35, from Harari Regional State, has delivered rare quintuplets after 12 years of waiting for a child at Hiwot Fana Specialised Hospital in eastern Ethiopia. The birth, which took place on Tuesday evening, involved four boys and a girl delivered through a Caesarean section. […]
Mohbad’s Widow Claims Father-in-Law Wants DNA Negative
By Our Correspondent National News – Omowunmi Aloba, widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has alleged that her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, wants a DNA test on their son Liam to return a negative result. The allegation was made during a Channels TV interview, amid ongoing disputes over paternity, inheritance and […]
AI Costs Exceed Salaries at Tech Firms
By Our Correspondent National News – Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is driving operating costs beyond employee salaries in several global technology firms, including Nvidia, Uber, and emerging startups, according to industry executives and reports on Friday, May 8, 2026. The development highlights how compute-intensive AI tools, coding assistants, and automated agents are reshaping corporate budgets […]