Cubana Chief Priest Denies APC Primary Participation
By Our Correspondent National News – Celebrity businessman and social media influencer Cubana Chief Priest has denied taking part in the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, said he voluntarily withdrew from the […]
Israel Strike Kills Six as Lebanon Ceasefire Extended
By Our Correspondent National News – Six people, including three paramedics, were killed after an Israeli air strike hit the southern Lebanese town of Harouf, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Officials also confirmed that another paramedic suffered critical injuries after a civil defence centre was targeted during the attack. The Israeli military said it had […]
Labour Brexit Debate Reignites UK Political Tensions
By Our Correspondent National News – Brexit has returned to the centre of British politics as senior members of the Labour Party openly clash over the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union. The renewed debate comes amid growing leadership tensions within Labour and ahead of the crucial Makerfield by-election expected in June. Former […]
Ukraine Drone Attack Kills Three Near Moscow
By Our Correspondent National News – A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region has left three people dead and several others injured, according to Russian officials. The overnight assault reportedly targeted residential areas, oil facilities, and critical infrastructure around the Russian capital. Authorities said the attack began in the early hours of Sunday […]
WHO Declares Ebola Emergency in DR Congo
By Our Correspondent National News – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern after a surge of suspected and confirmed cases in the eastern Ituri province. It affects about 246 suspected cases and at least 80 deaths, with […]
INEC Receives Adebayo as SDP Candidate
By Our Correspondent National News – The Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) has officially received the presidential nomination details of the Social Democratic Party (Social Democratic Party) candidate, Adewole Adebayo, ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria. The submission, made in Abuja, followed the party’s national convention held in Bauchi on […]
Oyo School Attack: Yorubaland Under Siege
By Our Correspondent National News – Afenifere, led by elder statesman Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has raised alarm over worsening insecurity in Yorubaland following coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, 2026. The group said armed men on motorcycles stormed Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, […]
Katsina APC Aspirant Alleges Primary Election Manipulation
By Our Correspondent National News – An All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant for Mani/Bindawa Federal Constituency in Katsina State, Ahmed Saleh, has alleged manipulation in the party’s primary election held on Saturday, claiming his mandate was altered despite repeated consensus endorsement by stakeholders. He said he was twice endorsed during consensus exercises […]
NDLEA Uncovers Ammunition Hidden in Garri, Palm Oil
By Our Correspondent National News – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered military-grade ammunition hidden inside bags of garri and thousands of tramadol 225mg tablets concealed in a keg of red palm oil during coordinated anti-narcotics operations on Sunday, May 17, 2026. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the interception […]
SERAP Urges INEC To Probe N800bn FAAC Allegation
By Our Correspondent National News – SERAP has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate allegations that APC governors diverted about N800 billion from FAAC allocations for alleged campaign funding ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. In a letter dated May 16, 2026, signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP addressed INEC […]