Alleged Coup Trial Begins as Defendants Deny Charges
National News – Tension filled the Federal High Court Abuja as six individuals accused of plotting to destabilise Nigeria formally denied all allegations, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could test the country’s security framework and judicial transparency. The defendants — including retired military officers and a police inspector — were arraigned […]
Guardiola Hints at Kompany City Return
National News – Pep Guardiola has sparked fresh conversation around Vincent Kompany’s long-term connection to Manchester City, suggesting the former captain could one day find his way back into English football. The City manager’s remarks underline the lasting respect between the two figures, shaped during a period when Kompany led the club through one of […]
Is Water Truly Wet? Scientists Debate
Did You Know? A renewed scientific debate over whether water can truly be described as “wet” has stirred discussion among researchers, educators, and the public, following ongoing explanations in physics and chemistry about liquid behaviour and surface interaction. The issue, though long discussed in academic circles, has recently gained fresh attention across learning spaces and […]
Adeleke Eyes Second Term Victory
National News – Ademola Adeleke has taken a decisive step toward securing another term in Osun State, unveiling a 52-member campaign committee in Osogbo. The move signals a structured push to consolidate political support and project continuity as the state heads toward a crucial election season. The campaign council is chaired by Wale Oladipo, with […]
Fake Alcohol Crackdown Rocks Lagos
National News – A sweeping enforcement operation by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has exposed the scale of Nigeria’s counterfeit alcohol trade, after officials dismantled illegal production hubs and confiscated fake beverages worth an estimated ₦350 million across key commercial zones in Lagos. The coordinated raids, triggered by intelligence reports, targeted […]
Tinubu Pushes for Deeper Nigeria–UK Aviation Partnership
National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening aviation and economic ties with the United Kingdom, using a high-level meeting in Abuja to signal a broader push for global partnerships. The engagement, held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, brought together officials from British Airways, including the British High Commissioner […]
CNG Credit Scheme Targets Transport Cost Relief
National News – A new collaboration between the Federal Government and financial institutions is opening a fresh pathway for Nigerian motorists to switch to compressed natural gas, with authorities unveiling a credit-backed system designed to ease the burden of rising transport costs. Announced in Abuja on Wednesday, the initiative brings together public agencies and private […]
CAN Rejects Rift Claims, Threatens Legal Action
National News – Nigeria’s apex Christian body, the Christian Association of Nigeria, has firmly dismissed reports alleging internal division and financial misconduct, describing the narrative as a calculated attempt to sow discord. The response, issued on Wednesday by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, comes amid growing online speculation that the organisation is fractured along regional […]
FG Pushes AI Policing, Fibre Expansion
National News – Nigeria is moving to reshape its policing architecture as the Federal Government, led by Communications Minister Bosun Tijani, formally introduced a plan to deploy artificial intelligence tools and extend fibre-optic connectivity to police stations nationwide. The agreement, sealed in Abuja with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, signals a coordinated effort to modernise […]
SSANU Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Pay Talks
National News – Tension is rising across Nigeria’s public universities as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University of Technology, Akure chapter, insists it will proceed with a nationwide strike on April 30 if the Federal Government fails to conclude long-running negotiations over staff welfare. The union, led locally by Chairman Felix […]