NGX Gains N8.66tn in Weekly Trading Surge
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a remarkable surge in market activity last week, delivering a massive N8.66 trillion gain to investors. The rally, driven by increased trading volumes and strong investor confidence, occurred during the trading week ending April 19, 2026, in Nigeria’s capital market. According to official figures, […]
Benue Kidnap Victims Rescued by Security Forces
By Our Correspondent National News – Combined security operatives have successfully rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted by gunmen in Benue State. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday night when armed attackers intercepted a state-owned transport bus belonging to Benue Links along a major route. According to the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, the rescued […]
Soyinka Warns Against Dismissing African Spirituality
By Our Correspondent National News – Wole Soyinka has cautioned Nigerians and the global community against dismissing African indigenous spirituality, describing such attitudes as a form of blasphemy against the broader spirituality of the world. He made this assertion on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the World Heritage Day celebration themed “Akwa Ibom […]
Ex-Kogi Commissioner Yusuf Declares Reps Bid
By Our Correspondent National News – A former Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Mohammed Yusuf, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf made the announcement on Saturday during a well-attended event at LGEA Osisi Primary School Field, […]
Trump Orders Probe Into Missing US Scientists
By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump has directed a federal investigation into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 American scientists linked to sensitive aerospace, defence, and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) programmes. The directive was issued after intelligence briefings earlier in the week raised concerns about a possible pattern among the incidents, […]
Telecom Attacks Threaten 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent National News – Rising attacks on telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria are raising fresh fears about the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Stakeholders in the telecom and civil society sectors warn that vandalism targeting critical assets could disrupt communication systems relied upon for election coordination and result transmission. The concern stems from […]
Nigerians Stranded in Lufthansa Strike Chaos
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian passengers were left stranded at airports in Europe after industrial action by staff of Lufthansa disrupted flights in April 2026, causing widespread cancellations and delays. The strike action, led by pilots and cabin crew unions, affected major hubs including Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport, leaving travellers unable to […]
Julián Álvarez Explains No Tattoo Choice
National News – Argentina forward Julián Álvarez has opened up about why he continues to stand out in modern football without any tattoos, stressing that his decision is rooted in upbringing rather than a desire to be different. The national team star said a teammate once pointed out that he was the only player in […]
Russia’s 13,000 Abandoned Villages Crisis
Did You Know? Russia is facing a worsening rural depopulation crisis, with more than 13,000 villages now completely uninhabited, according to recent national data. The development reflects a long-standing demographic and economic shift that has steadily drained life from large parts of the countryside. Many of the abandoned settlements are scattered across remote regions, particularly […]
Bala Mohammed’s Defection Talks Collapse
By Our Correspondent National News – Bala Mohammed has halted plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after negotiations between both sides broke down over a disputed power-sharing formula. The failed talks, which took place on Saturday in Bauchi State, involved the governor, his Turaki-led PDP faction, […]