Shakira, Burna Boy Drop World Cup Anthem

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By Our Correspondent National News – Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The anthem was unveiled on Friday as excitement builds ahead of the global football tournament scheduled to hold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA […]

David Raya Nears Arsenal Clean Sheet Record

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By Our Correspondent National News – Arsenal F.C. goalkeeper David Raya is on the verge of making Premier League history after moving within one clean sheet of Arsenal’s all-time single-season record. Reports on Friday revealed that the Spanish shot-stopper could equal the long-standing record jointly held by club legends David Seaman and Petr Čech. Raya […]

Dele Momodu Recalls Exile Escape

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By Our Correspondent National News – Veteran journalist and publisher of Dele Momodu has revealed how he escaped Nigeria through the Seme border during the military regime of Sani Abacha. Speaking during an interview on the Morayo Show, Momodu recounted the emotional and dangerous journey that forced him into exile between 1995 and 1998 because […]

NYSC Members Join NDLEA Anti-Drug Campaign

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By Our Correspondent National News – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has trained members of the National Youth Service Corps Drug Free Club in Edo State to become anti-drug abuse advocates. The one-day “Anti-Drug Abuse Train the Trainer” seminar was held in Benin City on Thursday as part of efforts to reduce substance abuse […]

Students Hospitalised After Ogun Gas Leak

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By Our Correspondent National News – More than 100 students and teachers were hospitalised on Friday after a suspected gas leak spread across several schools in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The incident affected Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, and Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School near Epe Garage, among other schools. Victims were rushed to […]

Possible Labour Rivals Eye UK Leadership Race

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By Our Correspondent National News – Pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer as senior members of the UK Labour Party position themselves for a possible leadership contest following growing criticism of his government. The debate intensified after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, saying he had lost confidence in Starmer’s leadership. The development has fuelled speculation […]

Beckham Becomes Britain’s First Billionaire Sportsman

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By Our Correspondent National News – Former England and Manchester United star David Beckham has been named Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List released on May 15, 2026. The list shows that Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, now hold a combined estimated wealth of £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion), […]

EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over N36m Fraud

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By Our Correspondent National News – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned social media influencer Blessing CEO (Okoro Blessing Nkiruka) at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case. The EFCC accused her of obtaining money by false pretence and converting funds […]

Tambuwal Withdraws From Sokoto Senate Race

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By Our Correspondent National News – Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race in Sokoto State and handed the African Democratic Congress ticket to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo. The decision, announced on Friday, May 15, 2026, follows internal consultations and disagreements within the party over […]

Rivers Police Dismiss Five Inspectors Over Crime

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By Our Correspondent National News – The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed five inspectors attached to its Department of Operations following allegations of armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion and conspiracy across Rivers State, Nigeria. The dismissed officers were identified as John Okoi, Eyibo Asuquo, Udo Ndipmong, Bright Nwachukwu and Anele Ikechukwu. According to police authorities, […]