Nigeria Imports 61.7m Barrels of US Crude
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria has imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, despite exporting significantly larger volumes during the same period. Data from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that the surge in imports began in 2024, driven largely by domestic […]
Obi, Kwankwaso Launch Joint Political Movement
By Our Correspondent National News – Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja, marking a fresh realignment within Nigeria’s opposition politics as the 2027 general elections draw closer. […]
Sanwo-Olu Seeks Global Investment in London
By Our Correspondent National News – Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for stronger global investment partnerships, urging members of the Commonwealth of Nations to prioritise Africa—especially Lagos—as a key destination for capital. He made this appeal on Monday at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit held in London, where he served as keynote speaker. Addressing delegates […]
Szoboszlai Opens Up on Contract Future
National News – Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has sparked fresh conversation around his future at Liverpool FC after revealing there has been “no real progression” on discussions surrounding a new contract. Speaking candidly, Szoboszlai addressed growing speculation about his long-term stay at Anfield, even though his current deal is set to run until 2028. The […]
FCCPC Wins Airline Probe Powers Case
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has welcomed a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja affirming its authority to investigate airline-related consumer complaints. The judgment, delivered on April 20, 2026, by Justice James Omotosho, dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace challenging the Commission’s powers. […]
CDS Orders Troops to Crush Bandits Nationwide
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has directed Nigerian troops to intensify operations against bandits and criminal networks across the North-West, stressing that national security must be restored at all costs. He gave the order on Monday, April 20, 2026, during an operational visit to the headquarters of […]
Ondo LG Chairman Beaten, Stripped by Suspected Thugs
By Our Correspondent National News – The chairman of Owo Local Government Area, Mr Tope Omolayo, was on Monday assaulted and publicly humiliated by suspected thugs at the council secretariat in Ondo State. The attack occurred shortly after he resumed duty following a six-month suspension imposed by councillors over alleged gross misconduct. According to eyewitness […]
Gbenga Daniel Barred From Ogun APC Meeting
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Ogun State governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has alleged that he was denied entry into a key stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Ijebu Ode on Monday, April 20, 2026. In a video that quickly went viral, Daniel was seen […]
FG Cash Transfer Reaches 396,671 Ondo Households
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has said that 396,671 households in Ondo State have benefited from its Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme (HoPE-CT), also known as the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer initiative, aimed at reducing poverty and improving household welfare across Nigeria. The disclosure was made on Monday, […]
Court Admits Nine Exhibits in Malami’s Trial
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted nine documentary exhibits in the money laundering trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is […]