C’River Gov Urges Lawyers to Defend Democracy
By Our Correspondent National News – Bassey Otu has called on legal practitioners to actively defend Nigeria’s democracy by challenging unconstitutional actions and upholding the rule of law. The message was delivered on Thursday in Calabar, where the governor, represented by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, addressed members of the Nigerian Bar Association during their 2026 […]
Immigration Arrests 125 Foreigners in Lagos
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested 125 foreign nationals in Lagos over alleged immigration violations, with 82 set for immediate repatriation. The arrests were carried out on March 30, 2026, during a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force across areas including Agege, Alimosho, Ebute Metta, and Badagry. Authorities […]
ISWAP Claims Deadly Attacks on Troops
By Our Correspondent National News – The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks on Nigerian troops and security forces in neighbouring countries, according to a propaganda video released on Thursday and circulated on social media. The group alleged that coordinated assaults involving roadside bombs, ambushes, and […]
US Nigerians Reject Call to Remove Matawalle
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerians living in the United States have criticised a US lawmaker’s call for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing it as ill-informed and harmful to national sovereignty. The criticism came on Thursday from members of the Nigerian-American Coalition for Strategic Stability, who reacted […]
Philippines Forces Kill 10 Militants in Clash
By Our Correspondent National News – Philippine security forces killed 10 suspected Islamist militants early Friday in a violent gunfight in the southern region of the Philippines. The clash occurred near the town of Marantao, where police and military personnel had moved in before dawn to execute arrest warrants on a notorious armed group. Authorities […]
FG Tightens Airport, Prison Security Over Threats
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has intensified security at key facilities following intelligence reports of a planned terrorist attack targeting major infrastructure in Abuja and nearby Niger State. The alert, which surfaced on Thursday, indicates that extremist groups, including ISWAP and Boko Haram factions, are allegedly plotting coordinated strikes on the […]
FG Rules Out IMF $50bn Loan Plan
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly stated it will not seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund’s proposed $50bn support fund for struggling economies. This position was made clear by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the ongoing Spring Meetings […]
Michael Olise Honors Messi With Goal Celebration
National News – Michael Olise has opened up about the inspiration behind his recent goal celebration, revealing it was a tribute to his idol, Lionel Messi. The gifted winger explained that he intentionally mirrored Messi’s iconic style after finding the back of the net, a gesture that has since caught the attention of football fans […]
Africa’s True Size Shocks Global Perception
Did You Know? Africa’s immense geographical scale continues to challenge global misconceptions, as experts highlight that the continent is significantly larger than many assume. Africa spans over 30 million square kilometres, making it the second-largest continent on Earth. However, widely used map projections, such as the Mercator projection, often shrink its visual size, leading to […]
Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Minister Farouq
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, over her failure to appear for arraignment in an ongoing corruption trial. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, also directed […]