Scorpions Survive Six Days Without Breathing

Scorpion - National News

Did You Know? Scorpions are among the most resilient arachnids on Earth, known for their venomous sting and extreme survival abilities. Recent biological observations show that these desert-dwelling creatures can survive without breathing for up to six days by slowing their metabolism to an almost dormant state. This adaptation allows them to endure harsh environments, […]

Arteta Shares Emotional Arsenal Title Moment

Mikel Arteta - National News

National News – Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal’s Premier League title victory as one of the most emotional moments of his life after receiving the news from his son in a tearful family celebration. The Arsenal manager revealed that he could not bring himself to watch Manchester City’s decisive match, choosing instead to stay away […]

Rema, LISA, Anitta Release FIFA World Cup Anthem

Cover art for the song - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has joined forces with LISA and Anitta to release Goals, the official anthem from the FIFA World Cup 2026 album. The song was unveiled on Thursday across major streaming platforms alongside its official music video as excitement builds ahead of the global football tournament. The […]

Temi Otedola, Mr Eazi Announce First Baby

Temi Otedola, Mr Eazi expect first child - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Actress and fashion influencer Temi Otedola and music star Mr Eazi have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The celebrity couple shared the joyful news on Thursday through a joint Instagram post featuring a white-themed maternity photoshoot that quickly attracted reactions from fans and colleagues across […]

Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome Baby Boy

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja and her husband - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in an emotional social media post that has drawn congratulatory messages from fans, celebrities, and well-wishers across Nigeria. The actress shared the news on Wednesday, revealing that both mother and child are healthy and […]

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military speedboat patrolling waters near the Strait of Hormuz - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Iran has intensified its claim over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz by expanding the area it says falls under Iranian military oversight. The move was announced through a newly established authority overseeing the Persian Gulf strait and comes amid growing tensions involving the United States, Gulf nations and […]

Air France, Airbus Guilty Over 2009 Crash

Wreckage from Air France Flight AF447 floating in the Atlantic Ocean after the 2009 crash - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, a disaster that killed all 228 passengers and crew on board. The ruling was delivered on Thursday by the Paris Appeals Court, overturning an earlier 2023 decision that cleared both companies. The […]

Russia, China Condemn US Charges Against Castro

Former President Raul Castro, pictured in 2017, has been indicted by a US court, as Washington continues to ramp up pressure on Cuba - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Russia and China have strongly criticised the United States following the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes linked to a Cuban-American dissident group. The charges, announced by US authorities, accuse Castro and five others of involvement in the incident […]

South Africa Moves Migrants Amid Xenophobic Tensions

Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) escort a foreign national resisting to get into a bus from the Diakonia Centre to the Home Affairs offices in Durban on May 21, 2026 - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – South African authorities on Thursday evacuated about 400 foreign nationals from a church shelter in Durban after rising anti-migrant threats forced many to seek protection. The migrants, including women and children from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Somalia, were moved under police escort to a government […]

APC Spokesman Wins Lagos Assembly Ticket

Stephen Ogundipe - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Stephen Ogundipe, has secured the party’s ticket to contest for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC primary election for Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I was held on Thursday in Lagos, where party […]