EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over N36m Fraud
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
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race in Sokoto State and handed the African Democratic Congress ticket to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk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
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, […]
Abiodun Launches Free Health Insurance for Retirees
By Our Correspondent National News – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the Ogun State Retirees Health Insurance Scheme (OGRHIS) to provide free healthcare coverage for retirees in the state, ensuring continued access to affordable medical services after years of public service. The initiative, announced on Thursday in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, was confirmed […]
APC Primaries Spark Tension Across States
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh tension has erupted within the ruling All Progressives Congress as party primaries for the 2027 general elections begin across several states. Fierce lobbying, allegations of candidate imposition, collapsed consensus talks, and protests have raised concerns about possible internal crises ahead of the polls. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and […]
Dan’iya Emerges ADC Governorship Candidate
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has emerged as the governorship candidate to lead the African Democratic Congress movement ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Sokoto State. The announcement was confirmed on Friday through a statement released by his former Press Secretary, Aminu Abubakar. Dan’iya, […]
Nigeria Has Funds for Infrastructure — Sule
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor of Abdullahi Sule says Nigeria has enough domestic capital to close its infrastructure gap if transparent systems are created to attract investors. He spoke on Thursday at the 2026 Infrastructure Dialogue in Abuja. The event focused on financing development projects and strengthening economic growth through private and public […]
Mitoma Misses Japan’s World Cup Squad
By Our Correspondent National News – Japan’s hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time have suffered a major setback after injured winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of the national squad for the 2026 tournament. The 28-year-old Brighton star sustained a hamstring injury during Brighton’s 3-0 Premier League victory over […]
APC Members Protest Candidate Imposition in Oyo
By Our Correspondent National News – Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State on Thursday staged a protest against the alleged imposition of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The protesters gathered at the party secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, during a leadership and stakeholders’ meeting involving party aspirants. They warned the […]
Peter Obi Mourns Alex Ekubo’s Death
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the incident as a painful loss to Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Obi reacted on Friday through a statement shared on X, where he mourned the late actor and sympathised with […]