Ogun Gas Leak Contained in Ijebu-Ode
By Our Correspondent National News – The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed it successfully contained a suspected gas leak along the Agoro/Okunowa Road axis of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on May 15, 2026, restoring calm and ensuring public safety after emergency response operations. The incident, which occurred on May 15, 2026, was triggered by suspected […]
APC Disqualifies Four Fubara Loyalists, Clears 21 Aspirants
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified four loyalists of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from contesting the House of Representatives primaries scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The decision was contained in the party’s final screening list released in Port Harcourt on Friday, May 15, 2026. It affects […]
OECD Supports Nigeria’s Reform Agenda With Data Boost
By Our Correspondent National News – The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has pledged support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms. The assistance will include investment data, policy guidance, and reform frameworks. The move was announced on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda. It took place during the Africa CEO Forum 2026 sidelines […]
Diri Honors Mother at 13th Memorial Service
By Our Correspondent National News – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, May 15, 2026, held the 13th memorial service of his late mother, Mrs Rose Diri, in Ayamasa, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria. The event, which attracted top political leaders, traditional rulers, clergy, and government officials, was organised […]
Faduyile Joins Ondo South Senate Race
By Our Correspondent National News – Prof. Francis Faduyile, former President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has declared his intention to contest the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election in Ondo State, South-West Nigeria. The development comes after the seat became vacant following the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the […]
Desmond Elliot Apologises to Gbajabiamila
By Our Correspondent National News – Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot has publicly apologised to Femi Gbajabiamila over political disagreements linked to the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis. Elliot made the apology during a television interview on Friday, admitting that misunderstandings may have happened during political engagements within the ruling All Progressives […]
Atiku Demands El-Rufai’s Release Before Eid
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, describing the former Kaduna governor’s detention as unfair and politically troubling. Atiku made the demand on Friday through a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu. He said keeping El-Rufai […]
Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 in DR Congo
By Our Correspondent National News – A fresh Ebola outbreak has claimed 65 lives in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising fears of a wider health emergency across Central Africa. The outbreak was confirmed in Ituri Province, where 246 suspected and confirmed cases have been recorded in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara. […]
PINL Empowers 3,000 Host Community Women in Niger Delta
By Ogadinma Wokoma, Port Harcourt National News – Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the private security company responsible for the protection of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and Eastern Gas Network (EGN) has doled out empowerment scheme for 3,000 women from its 216 communities cutting across Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo and Abia States. The women were […]
Trump, Xi End Beijing Talks Without Major Deals
By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded a high-profile two-day summit in Beijing on Friday, describing their discussions as “very successful” despite the absence of confirmed trade agreements. The meeting focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, agriculture and global security concerns linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. […]