Ebola Outbreak Escalates in War-Torn Eastern DRC

DR Congo is the epicentre of the outbreak though a few cases have been detected in Uganda - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in May 2026 as armed conflict in eastern Ituri province disrupts containment efforts. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict,” saying insecurity is preventing health workers from tracing infections and […]

Five Rescued After Laos Cave Flood Tragedy

Five Rescued After Laos Cave Flood Tragedy - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Rescue teams in Laos have confirmed that five villagers were found alive after being trapped for a week inside a flooded cave system in Xaysomboun province. The incident occurred following heavy rainfall and landslides that blocked the cave entrance last Wednesday, leaving a group of seven villagers stranded underground. […]

Pam Bondi’s Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Revealed

Pam Bondi - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to reports confirmed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The diagnosis comes after she was removed from her role as the United States Attorney General by President Donald Trump in April 2026. Bondi, aged 60, is currently […]

Biden Sues DOJ Over Memoir Recordings

Joe Biden speaks at an event for South Carolina Democrats in February 2026 - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Former US President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit in a US federal court seeking to block the Department of Justice from releasing audio recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted with his memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The material was obtained during Special Counsel Robert Hur’s classified documents investigation and […]

Children’s Day Pain as Kidnapped Pupils Remain in Captivity

Peter Obi - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented the continued abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren, saying the 2026 Children’s Day celebration offers little hope while many pupils remain in captivity across the country. Obi made the statement on Wednesday during the nationwide Children’s Day commemoration, expressing concern over the […]

Tyla Beats Burna Boy, Wizkid At AMAs 2026

Tyla wins best Best Afrobeats, “PUSH 2 START” at the VMAs - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – South African music star Tyla emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 52nd American Music Awards held on Monday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States. The 24-year-old singer defeated Nigerian Afrobeats stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema to win the Best Afrobeats […]

Yul Edochie Speaks on Love, Infidelity

Yul Edochie - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked reactions after stating that many men are in relationships and marriages with women who do not genuinely love them. The actor made the remarks during an appearance on a podcast where he discussed love, cheating, emotional loyalty, and relationship boundaries. The 44-year-old actor […]

2027 Polls: Voters Will Decide Oyo Leaders — Olubadan

Oba Rashidi Ladoja - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that the people of Oyo State, not royal influence, will determine who emerges victorious in the 2027 general elections. The monarch made the statement on Wednesday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan while addressing journalists on growing political activities ahead of […]

Ododo, Bello Rally Support for Tinubu at Eid

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Ahmed Usman Ododo and Yahaya Bello have urged Nigerians to pray for and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the administration pushes ahead with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The call was made on Wednesday during the Eid-el-Kabir prayers held at the Okene Central praying ground in Kogi State. Speaking […]

Tinubu Orders Stronger School Security Nationwide

President Bola Tinubu - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies and relevant ministries to strengthen protection for schools located in high-risk areas across Nigeria as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity affecting children and educational institutions. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, which also coincided […]