Customs CG Adeniyi Gets NIJ Fellowship
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) on Wednesday conferred a Fellowship on the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, in Lagos, recognising his contributions to public communication, institutional reforms, and border management. The honour was awarded during a special convocation held at the Sir Kensington Adebutu Media […]
LASEPA Seals Lagos Firms Over Pollution Violations
By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several religious centres and businesses across Lagos for violating environmental regulations. The enforcement took place on Wednesday in multiple locations, including Oregun, Ikeja GRA, Agege Motor Road (Mangoro), Onipetesi Close, Meiran Road, Ajasa Command, Ejigbo Road, and Fola Agoro in […]
ADC Primary Likely if Consensus Fails
By Our Correspondent National News – Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may conduct a presidential primary election ahead of 2027 if efforts to reach a consensus candidate fail. Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, the former Vice President explained that the party’s first strategy is to agree on […]
Dangote, Trump Make TIME 100 List
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and United States President Donald Trump have been named in the 2026 TIME 100 Most Influential People list, released on April 15 by TIME Magazine. The annual ranking highlights individuals shaping global business, politics, technology, and culture. Dangote, the only Nigerian on the list, was […]
NASS Inspects NDDC Projects, Demands Impact
By Our Correspondent National News – A joint delegation from Nigeria’s National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun an inspection of key infrastructure projects in Cross River State. The visit, led by Senate Committee Chairman Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong and House Committee counterpart Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, alongside NDDC Managing Director Dr […]
N’Delta Stakeholders Slam NASS Pipeline Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – Stakeholders from the Niger Delta, under the Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum (NDSF), have faulted a recent parliamentary roundtable organised by the National Assembly on pipeline security surveillance, describing it as a staged event lacking credibility. The meeting, held on April 8, 2026, at the House of Representatives Old Chamber […]
Imo LG Suspends Vice Chairman Over Theft Allegation
By Our Correspondent National News – The Ezinihite Mbaise Legislative Council in Imo State has suspended its Vice Chairman, Matthew Igbokwe, over alleged involvement in a car theft syndicate in Lagos. The suspension, announced on April 13, 2026, followed his arrest by the Lagos State Police Command, raising serious concerns about misconduct and abuse of […]
Malami, Son Face Fresh Firearms Charges
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, have pleaded not guilty to a new five-count charge involving alleged illegal possession of firearms and terrorism-related offences. The case, filed by the Federal Government, was heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the defendants […]
Victoria Inyama Speaks on Circumcision Experience
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian actress Victoria Inyama has stirred widespread debate after opening up about her childhood experience with female circumcision, also known as Female Genital Mutilation. In a video shared on April 15, 2026, via Instagram by media personality Daddy Freeze, the actress revealed that the procedure was carried out when […]
Interest Rate Hikes May Undermine Reforms – Edun
By Our Correspondent National News – Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has warned that aggressive interest rate hikes could weaken economic reforms. He spoke on April 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C., during a G24 press briefing held alongside meetings of the International Monetary Fund. Edun explained that while […]