Ekiti Reassures Residents on School Safety
By Our Correspondent National News – Ekiti State Government and security agencies have reassured residents that schools and communities remain safe across the state. The assurance came amid rising security concerns in some parts of Nigeria. Officials gave the update on Monday in Ado Ekiti during a strategic meeting with school administrators. The session focused […]
Oyo Attack Sparks Calls for Security Overhaul
By Our Correspondent National News – Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Nigerian Bar Association have demanded urgent reforms to Nigeria’s security system following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The calls came after coordinated attacks on three schools in the area, where gunmen kidnapped […]
Hajj Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat
By Our Correspondent National News – Millions of Muslim pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat near the holy city of Mecca on Tuesday as the 2026 hajj pilgrimage reached its spiritual peak. Worshippers dressed in white robes recited Quranic verses and prayed under intense desert heat, with temperatures climbing close to 40 degrees Celsius. The gathering […]
Messi’s Hamstring Injury Raises World Cup Concerns
By Our Correspondent National News – Lionel Messi has sparked fresh injury concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Inter Miami CF confirmed that the Argentine captain is suffering from left hamstring fatigue. The football icon was forced off during Inter Miami’s dramatic 6-4 Major League Soccer victory against Philadelphia Union on Sunday […]
Jigawa Flood Alert Sparks Fresh Safety Campaign
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Orientation Agency has warned residents of flood-prone communities in Jigawa State to stop activities that worsen flooding as the rainy season intensifies across the country. The warning followed predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency that heavy rainfall could affect more than […]
Banks Face Credit Slowdown Amid High Interest Rates
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s banking sector is facing mounting pressure as high borrowing costs continue to slow credit expansion across the economy. The situation follows the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.50 per cent in a bid to stabilise the naira and curb […]
JAMB Sets June 13 for UTME Mop-Up
By Our Correspondent National News – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced June 13, 2026, as the official date for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up exercise. The examination body disclosed this on Monday through its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, explaining that the exercise is meant for candidates who could not […]
Cooking Gas Prices Soar Before Sallah
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerians are facing another sharp rise in cooking gas prices ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, with Liquefied Petroleum Gas nearing N2,000 per kilogramme in several parts of the country. The increase is affecting households, food vendors, and small businesses as many prepare for the Sallah holidays declared by […]
Wike Links Fubara’s Exit To Peace Deal
By Our Correspondent National News – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the withdrawal of Siminalayi Fubara from the 2027 Rivers State governorship race aligns with agreements reached during reconciliation efforts in the state. Wike spoke in Abuja on Monday after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects, stressing that the move supports […]
FG Cancels $717m World Bank Power Loan
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has cancelled a $717.7 million World Bank power sector loan meant to support electricity reforms in Nigeria, despite ongoing blackouts and worsening challenges in the energy sector. The cancellation followed a joint agreement between Nigeria and the World Bank after key reform targets failed to materialise […]