Russian Drone Strikes Kill 15 in Ukraine
By Our Correspondent National News – Ukrainian authorities reported a deadly escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war following coordinated Russian drone and missile strikes across multiple cities on Wednesday night, April 15, 2026. The attacks killed at least 15 people and injured about 100 civilians, hitting Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson, as air defence […]
Israel, Lebanon Leaders to Hold Peace Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – Israel and Lebanon leaders are expected to hold high-level peace talks on Thursday following an announcement by United States President Donald Trump, who said Washington is facilitating efforts to ease escalating hostilities between both countries. The development comes after the first direct engagement between senior Israeli and Lebanese officials […]
BBC Exposes UK Residency Abuse Claims
By Our Correspondent National News – A BBC investigation has revealed allegations that some migrants are exploiting the UK Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession to gain faster residency by making false domestic abuse claims. The scheme, designed to protect genuine victims on partner visas, allows applicants to remain in the UK independently and later […]
Nwabali Denies NPFL Return Rumours
By Our Correspondent National News – Stanley Nwabali, Nigeria’s international goalkeeper, has dismissed reports linking him with a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following his departure from Chippa United in South Africa. The 29-year-old shot-stopper clarified that his immediate focus is on securing a move abroad, as he weighs offers from clubs […]
Lookman Faces Arsenal in Champions League Semi-final
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is set to face English Premier League side Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 semi-final after Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic passage through the quarter-finals on Tuesday night. The match, reported on April 16, 2026, highlights a major European football showdown involving top clubs […]
Jamie Murray Retires From Professional Tennis at 40
By Our Correspondent National News – Former world No.1 doubles player Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 40 after a career spanning more than two decades. Murray confirmed his exit on Wednesday via Instagram, with his last competitive appearance coming at the 2025 US Open. Murray expressed gratitude […]
FG Begins 2.5km Enugu Road Project
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has commenced construction of a 2.5-kilometre rural road project in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria, designed to enhance rural connectivity, stimulate local commerce, and improve access to essential services such as education, agriculture, and healthcare. The announcement was made by the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at […]
Ikorodu LCDA Backs Benson For Fourth Term
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Hammed Aroyewun, has reaffirmed strong support for House of Representatives member Babajimi Benson amid reports of opposition to his bid for a fourth term representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The statement, issued on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Lagos, […]
United Nigeria Airline Hit by Another Bird Strike
By Our Correspondent National News – United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed another bird strike incident involving one of its aircraft, marking the sixth occurrence between January and April 2026. The latest event happened on Wednesday when an Airbus A320-200, operating Flight UN0515 from Port Harcourt to Abuja, encountered the bird strike while landing at the […]
Senate Probes NNPCL Over N210tn Audit Queries
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Senate has issued a firm directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to explain discrepancies amounting to N210 trillion flagged in audit reports covering 2017 to 2023. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Aliyu Wadada, set April 29, 2026, as the deadline for […]