Kukah Rejects Ethnic Labeling
National News – At the 16th convocation of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State on Saturday, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, publicly pushed back against being repeatedly identified as a Hausa man, clarifying that while he is from Kaduna State, his roots trace to the Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf. Speaking […]
UBA Expands Assets Despite Earnings Dip
National News – United Bank for Africa Plc has reported a notable expansion in its financial base for the year ended December 31, 2025, even as profitability softened, reflecting a deliberate shift toward long-term stability. The bank, which operates across Africa and key global markets, grew its total assets to N33.2tn, up 9.4 per cent […]
Disu Outlines Vision for Modern Policing
National News – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said the philosophy guiding his leadership of the Nigeria Police Force is not new but one he began forming as a young cadet, long before rising to the top position. Speaking during an engagement with crime reporters in Lagos on Saturday, the police chief reflected […]
Tuggar Declares Bauchi Governorship Ambition
National News – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has formally entered the 2027 Bauchi State governorship race, announcing on Saturday in Bauchi that he wants to lead the state under the All Progressives Congress. Tuggar, who resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet in March, said his decision followed the President’s directive that political […]
Nephew Plots Aunt’s Kidnap, Pays N900,000
National News – A 31-year-old man, Chukwemeka Destiny, has been arrested in Delta State after allegedly paying N900,000 to orchestrate the kidnapping of his own aunt—the woman who raised him for a decade. The shocking incident, disclosed by the Delta State Police Command on April 25, 2026, highlights a troubling pattern of betrayal-driven crimes emerging […]
Ondo Youths Demand Role in Health Reforms
National News – Youth leaders and health advocates in Ondo State have intensified calls for deeper involvement in Nigeria’s healthcare reforms, pushing for a shift from passive observation to active participation in decision-making processes. The demand, voiced during a recent health governance engagement in Akure, reflects growing frustration among young professionals who feel sidelined despite […]
Opposition Unites Ahead of 2027 Elections
National News – A major political realignment may be underway in Nigeria as opposition parties move to challenge incumbent power ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, factional PDP chairman Kabiru Tanimu-Turaki announced that multiple opposition groups have agreed in principle to field a single presidential candidate. Turaki […]
Army Finds Slain Soldiers’ Remains in Imo
National News – The Nigerian Army has uncovered suspected remains of a soldier couple killed in 2022 during a targeted operation in Imo State. The discovery answers lingering questions about the fate of Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were abducted while travelling for their traditional wedding. According to military […]
Abia LP Resets Leadership Ahead 2027
National News – The Labour Party in Abia State has installed a fresh leadership team, electing Peter Azubuike as chairman during a state congress held in Umuahia on Saturday. The exercise, conducted through consensus by party delegates, also produced Chucks Akamadu as secretary, Ben Otti as organising secretary, and Emenike Iroegbu as publicity secretary. The […]
Newborn Vision Beyond Black and White
Did You know? New insights into infant development have challenged a long-held belief that newborn babies see only in black and white. Researchers now confirm that while newborns do not yet experience full colour vision, they can detect certain strong hues—particularly red—right from birth. At birth, a baby’s eyes are still developing, especially the cone […]