Dangote Hosts Otedola at Lagos Refinery
By Our Correspondent National News – President and Chief Executive of Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Industries Limited on Wednesday hosted Femi Otedola, Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, alongside senior executives of the financial group at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos. The visit highlighted growing cooperation between Africa’s industrial and financial leaders as […]
Kidnappers Abduct Two CRIN Workers in Oyo
By Our Correspondent National News – The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the abduction of two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Idi-Ayunre, located in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday evening when armed men stormed the institute […]
ASUU Faults Partial 2025 Agreement Implementation
By Our Correspondent National News – The Academic Staff Union of Universities has criticised the partial implementation of the 2025 agreement reached between the Federal Government and the union, warning that continued delays could trigger industrial unrest across Nigerian public universities. The union made the statement on Wednesday in Kano during a press briefing held […]
EU Launches €4.5m Peace Project in Sokoto
By Our Correspondent National News – The European Union has launched a €4.5 million conflict prevention and resilience initiative in Sokoto State, north-west Nigeria, aimed at reducing insecurity, climate-related stress, displacement, and socio-economic vulnerability across at-risk communities. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Sokoto State, was introduced by the European Union in […]
Oyo Warns Against False Security Information
By Our Correspondent National News – The Oyo State Government has issued a strong warning to residents across the state over the spread of unverified security information, cautioning that such misinformation is capable of triggering panic, disrupting security operations, and weakening public trust. The alert was issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by the Special […]
FCTA Extends Free Healthcare to Kuje Inmates
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a free healthcare and health insurance enrolment programme for inmates at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja, extending medical coverage to over 1,500 prisoners under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund. The initiative, directed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, aims […]
Desmond Elliot Withdraws From APC Primary Race
By Our Correspondent National News – Actor-turned-politician and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere 1 constituency. The development occurred on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Paddington Mini Stadium along Western Avenue in Lagos. Elliot cited alleged intimidation of his supporters […]
Kwankwaso Allegedly Backs Tinubu Re-election Plot
By Our Correspondent National News – A Kano State Government House Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sunusi Tofa, has alleged that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is indirectly working towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The claim, made on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise News in […]
Crocodile Tongue Myth: Science Reveals Truth
Did You Know? A widely circulated claim about crocodiles suggests that the reptiles can perform “crocodile smiles” and sneak out their tongues in a mischievous way. However, wildlife science confirms a very different anatomical reality. Crocodiles have tongues that are firmly attached to the bottom of their mouths by a membrane, limiting movement compared to […]
Gavi Urges Unity, Rejects Star Attitude
National News – Barcelona midfielder Gavi has delivered a firm message to new signings, calling for discipline, humility, and total commitment to the team above individual recognition. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, he stressed that Barcelona’s success depends on unity rather than personal status or “star” behaviour within the squad. The Spanish international […]