Train Driver Charged After Deadly Bangkok Bus Crash
By Our Correspondent National News – Thai police have charged a freight train driver and a railway crossing guard after a deadly train and bus collision in Bangkok killed eight people and left 30 others injured. Authorities said the train driver tested positive for illicit drugs following the tragic accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon […]
Rooney Urges Liverpool To Drop Salah
National News – Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool FC manager Arne Slot to leave Mohamed Salah out of the club’s final Premier League game following the winger’s criticism of the team’s playing style. Salah sparked controversy after Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa FC when he publicly called for a return […]
Ekiti APC Primary Result Faces Fresh Challenge
By Our Correspondent National News – A member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2, Akinlayo Kolawole, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress primary election held on Saturday in Ekiti State. The lawmaker described the announced results as inconsistent with the wishes of party delegates and supporters, calling […]
Hong Kong LGBTQ Carnival Cancelled Again Over Venue Issues
By Our Correspondent National News – Organisers of the annual Pink Dot Hong Kong carnival have cancelled the 2026 edition after the event venue was withdrawn during the final stage of preparations. The LGBTQ festival, one of the biggest in Hong Kong, was expected to hold in June but organisers said licensing concerns prevented the […]
APC Primaries Rock Nasarawa as Speaker, Reps Lose Tickets
By Our Correspondent National News – The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, and two serving members of the House of Representatives lost their bids to secure return tickets during the All Progressives Congress primaries held across Nasarawa State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The primary election, conducted on May […]
APC Aspirant Rejects Abia Primary Election Result
By Our Correspondent National News – An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency primary election, Dr Onyeije Onuoha-Kalu, has rejected the outcome of the exercise conducted in Abia State, insisting that he won the contest held on May 16, 2026. Speaking to journalists in Umuahia on Sunday, Onuoha-Kalu claimed he […]
APC Primaries Trigger Crisis, Reps Reject Ticket Losses
By Our Correspondent National News – The ruling All Progressives Congress has been thrown into fresh turmoil after its House of Representatives primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections produced widespread controversies, disqualifications, violence and legal threats across several states. At least 26 serving lawmakers lost return tickets, while many aspirants accused party leaders of […]
Nigerian, US Forces Kill Over 20 ISWAP Fighters
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian troops in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) carried out coordinated air strikes in the North-East, killing more than 20 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The operation, conducted on Monday, May 18, 2026, targeted terrorist convergence points in the general area of […]
Baba-Ahmed Pledges Campaign Against Tinubu in 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared that he will work to prevent President Bola Tinubu from securing re-election in the 2027 general election. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during a television interview while reacting to allegations that he still supports the current administration after previously […]
Carrick Awaits Manchester United Future Decision
By Our Correspondent National News – Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick says clarity over his future at Old Trafford is expected within days after guiding the club to a strong finish in the Premier League season. Carrick made the statement following Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, a result that […]