Coventry Owner Downplays Lampard Chelsea Return Talk
National News – Fresh speculation linking Frank Lampard with a return to Chelsea FC has been firmly played down by the owner of Coventry City FC, who insists the club’s focus remains on long-term stability after promotion. Chairman Doug King said reports suggesting Lampard could take over again at Stamford Bridge are premature and should […]
Chernobyl at 40: Lessons and Lingering Threats
National News – Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the world is again reflecting on what remains the worst civilian nuclear crisis in history, which occurred on April 26, 1986, in northern Ukraine. The explosion at reactor four was triggered by a flawed safety test and compounded by design failures and human error, releasing radioactive […]
Ogun APC Consensus Sparks Debate Ahead of 2027
National News – The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State has rallied behind Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, a move party insiders say is designed to prevent internal divisions and strengthen electoral chances. The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held on April 14, 2026, attended […]
Bauchi Lawmakers Probe College Fire Crisis
National News – The Bauchi State House of Assembly has intensified scrutiny of the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Technology in Ningi after a destructive fire and troubling revelations about the institution’s internal operations. The directive, backed by Speaker Abubakar Suleiman, follows mounting pressure from the public and a detailed committee review that […]
Charles Visit Tests US-UK Alliance
National News – King Charles III will visit the United States from Monday for a four-day state trip requested by both the UK government and Donald Trump, aiming to reaffirm historic ties as America marks 250 years of independence. The visit comes at a delicate moment: tensions between London and Washington have widened over the […]
Accord Rejects Tinubu Pact, Backs Adeleke
National News – The Accord Party has denied endorsing Bola Tinubu for the 2027 elections, reaffirming support for Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship poll in Osun State. The clarification came on Thursday in Abuja, where National Chairman Maxwell Mgbudem addressed growing speculation triggered by a controversial billboard linking Tinubu and Adeleke. […]
Elephant Attack Leaves One Dead in Oyo
National News – Panic gripped Innayin community in Oyo State on Thursday after a wild elephant invaded the area, killing one resident and leaving another missing in a rare but deadly human-wildlife encounter. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 pm, involved a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, who was found dead in a nearby bush with […]
DeepSeek Unveils Powerful New AI Model
National News – Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has released its long-anticipated DeepSeek-V4 model, marking a major development in the global AI race. The announcement was made on Friday via official channels, positioning the company once again at the centre of competition with Western tech giants. The new model boasts an ultra-long context capacity of […]
US Places $10m Bounty on Iraqi Militia Leader
National News – The US State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, the leader of the Iran-backed militia Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada, in a move that underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East. The offer, made public on Thursday, targets al-Saraji—also known as Abu […]
FRSC, NSCDC Deepen Sokoto Partnership
National News – The Federal Road Safety Corps and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have moved to reinforce their operational alliance in Sokoto, pledging deeper collaboration to improve safety, security, and public service delivery across Nigeria’s North-West. The commitment was made on Thursday in Sokoto when FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer for RS10, Assistant Corps […]