AMVCA Winners: Ejiofor, Franklin Triumph as Akindele Misses Out
By Our Correspondent National News – Nollywood stars Linda Ejiofor and Bucci Franklin emerged among the biggest winners at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel. The glamorous entertainment event celebrated outstanding achievements in African film, television and digital content, attracting actors, filmmakers and celebrities […]
Osimhen Fires Galatasaray To Turkish Super Lig Title
By Our Correspondent National News – Victor Osimhen inspires Galatasaray to a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Antalyaspor at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkey, sealing the Turkish Super Lig title after a tense encounter that tested the champions’ resilience. The Nigerian striker scored twice, including a crucial penalty and a late winner, as the Istanbul […]
Falcons Plan UK Camp Ahead WAFCON 2026
By Our Correspondent National News – Super Falcons Nigeria women’s national football team will travel to the United Kingdom later this month for a short training tour as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The camp, scheduled for May 23 to 28, aims to boost fitness, assess new players, […]
NPFL Threatens Points Deduction Over Fixture Breaches
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a stern warning to all participating clubs over possible sanctions, including points and goals deductions, if they violate fixture directives during the final two matchdays of the 2025/2026 season. The decision affects Matchday 37 and 38, which will determine the title […]
Enugu Commissioner Agbo Loses Mother After Brief Illness
By Our Correspondent National News – Enugu State has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mrs. Laurita Nwakaego Agbo (née Ortuanya), mother of the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo. She passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Niger Foundation Hospital, Enugu, after a brief illness. The development was confirmed […]
30-Year-Old APC Aspirant Passes Kaduna Reps Screening
By Our Correspondent National News – A 30-year-old All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, has successfully completed the party’s screening for the House of Representatives seat for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The screening, held ahead of the 2027 election cycle, has drawn attention […]
APC Screens Governors, Fubara Missing
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections recorded the absence of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party assessed more than 14 serving governors and other aspirants. The process, which began on May 8 and ends May 10, followed the sale of […]
Tinubu Congratulates Fasoranti on 100th Birthday
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, May 9, 2026, congratulated Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he marks his 100th birthday scheduled for May 11 in Nigeria, describing him as a symbol of integrity, discipline, and national service. The President said his joy knows no bounds, noting that Fasoranti’s centenary […]
NYSC Urges Unity Through Cultural Carnival in Anambra
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged Nigerian youths to embrace diversity as a tool for national unity, peace, and development during a cultural carnival held in Anambra State. The event took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp in Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka […]
Army Arrests Suspected Bandits, Recovers Arms
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army has arrested two suspected criminals and recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating items during coordinated operations in Kaduna and Abia States. The operations, carried out on May 8 and May 9, 2026, were conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force North West (Operation FANSAN YAMMA) […]