FG Warns Over Solar Panel Fire Risks
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has raised alarm over rising fire incidents linked to poorly installed rooftop solar systems across Nigeria, urging strict compliance with safety standards. The warning was issued on April 20, 2026, by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), which identified faulty installations, substandard materials, and lack […]
JAMB Releases 1.8m UTME Results Nationwide
By Our Correspondent National News – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released over 1.8 million results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), providing candidates across Nigeria with access to their performance after days of nationwide testing. According to a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, 1,264,940 results […]
FG Allocates N1.37bn for Terrorism Trials
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked N1.371bn in the 2026 budget to prosecute terrorism-related cases, particularly those involving Boko Haram. The allocation, approved under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s N68.32tn appropriation, aims to strengthen the judicial process against insurgency. The funding will be managed by the Federal Ministry of […]
Petrol Price Drop Uncertain After Hormuz Crisis
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh uncertainty has emerged over a possible reduction in petrol prices in Nigeria following renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes after Iran reclosed the critical oil transit route barely 24 hours after reopening it, disrupting expectations of cheaper fuel. The situation escalated over the weekend, […]
APC Faces Crisis Over 2027 Primaries
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress is grappling with internal tensions over its strategy for selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party leaders are weighing whether to retain consensus arrangements or adopt direct primaries in states where disagreements persist. The uncertainty comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission deadline […]
Haaland Questions Referee Decision vs Gabriel
National News – Erling Haaland has sparked debate over refereeing standards after his clash with Gabriel Magalhães during a heated encounter. The Manchester City striker questioned why he received a yellow card despite what he described as a direct confrontation to his face. Speaking after the match, Haaland suggested that had he gone to ground, […]
Ethiopia’s Unique Alphabet Explained
Did You Know? Ethiopia stands out globally for preserving its own indigenous writing system, the Ge’ez alphabet, making it the only African country with a fully developed native script still in use today. This distinctive linguistic heritage dates back centuries and continues to shape communication, religion, and identity across the nation. The Ge’ez script, also […]
Epe LG Inaugurates Procurement Committee
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chairman of Epe Local Government, Surah Animashaun, on Sunday inaugurated the 2026 Procurement Statutory Committee at the council secretariat in Ita-Marun, Lagos State. The move aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and proper management of public funds within the local government. Speaking during the inauguration, Animashaun said the committee […]
Hunter Foils Solar Streetlight Theft in Bayelsa
By Our Correspondent National News – A local hunter thwarted an attempted theft of solar-powered streetlights in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, 2026, along the Bulou-Orua–Ebedebiri Road in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The suspect duo, identified as Ayebademone Peremobowei and Peres John, were reportedly intercepted while dismantling public lighting infrastructure […]
Kwara Begins 2026 Hajj Airlift May 6
By Our Correspondent National News – The Kwara State Government has announced that the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will begin on May 6, 2026, from the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, with Saudi Arabia as the destination. The disclosure was made by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State […]