Trump Dismisses Taiwan Concerns Ahead Xi Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – US President Donald Trump has stated that he is prepared to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his upcoming visit to Beijing, where he is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, set for Wednesday to Friday, are expected to focus on trade relations, geopolitical tensions, […]
Osun NURTW Boss Denies B-Red Assassination Plot
By Our Correspondent National News – Acting chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun State, Kazeem Oyewale, has denied allegations linking him to an alleged assassination attempt on Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red, the son of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyewale described the claims as false and politically motivated […]
LeBron Undecided After Lakers Playoff Exit
By Our Correspondent National News – LeBron James has admitted he is uncertain about his basketball future after the Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the 2026 NBA Playoffs following a 115-110 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The loss completed a 4-0 Western Conference semi-final sweep in favour of Oklahoma City, […]
Niger Begins Hajj Airlift With 345 Pilgrims
By Our Correspondent National News – The Niger State Government has officially commenced the 2026 Hajj airlift as the first batch of 345 intending pilgrims departed Minna for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, late Monday night. The pilgrims left through the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport aboard a Flynas Airline flight that took off around 10:15 p.m. […]
Opposition Dead in Kwara, APC Aspirant Declares
By Our Correspondent National News – An aspirant for the Share/Oke-Ode State Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Abdulrasheed Akogun, has declared that opposition parties in Kwara State have lost political relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the statement on Monday […]
APC Governorship Aspirant Backs Direct Primary in Oyo
By Our Correspondent National News – Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Fatai Buhari, has declared support for direct primaries ahead of the party’s governorship election. Buhari made this known on Monday during a meeting with the Oyo APC executive council led by the state chairman, Moses Adeyemo, at the party […]
Abia Probes Varsity Harassment Claims
By Our Correspondent National News – The Abia State Government has launched a probe into allegations of harassment, extortion, bribery, and certificate forgery involving staff and students of Abia State University, Uturu. The state Executive Council approved the setting up of a five-man Special Investigative Committee during its meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti […]
Atiku Zoning Push Sparks Opposition Resistance
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh divisions have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election after allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar argued that no southern candidate can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election. The debate has triggered sharp reactions from major political parties, pressure […]
NASS, Research Institutes Push Food Security
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Assembly and agricultural research institutions have pledged stronger collaboration to improve food security, modern farming methods, and agricultural legislation in Nigeria. The commitment was announced on Monday during a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists secretariat in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State. Chairman of the […]
Nigeria Seeks Fresh $1.25bn World Bank Loan
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government is in advanced talks with the World Bank over a proposed $1.25bn loan aimed at supporting economic reforms, job creation, electricity access, agriculture, and digital expansion in Nigeria. The proposed facility, known as Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is expected to be presented for […]