Fubara Cleared Before APC Primary Withdrawal
By Our Correspondent National News – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship screening committee before he voluntarily withdrew from the party’s primary election, according to APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda. The clarification follows widespread speculation that the governor was disqualified after his screening appearance in Abuja, where […]
Radio 1 Big Weekend Sunderland Sunshine Highlights
By Our Correspondent National News – Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland delivered three days of sunshine, music and crowd energy as over 100,000 festivalgoers gathered in North East England, UK. The event, headlined by Olivia Dean on the closing night, also featured performances from Zara Larsson and Fatboy Slim, […]
Sonny Rollins Dies at 95
By Our Correspondent National News – Legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died at the age of 95. The iconic musician passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York, on Monday afternoon, according to his publicist. Rollins was celebrated worldwide for his powerful improvisation, timeless jazz recordings and decades-long influence on modern music. Born […]
BTS Win Big at 2026 AMAs
By Our Correspondent National News – Global K-pop sensation BTS dominated the 2026 American Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year for the second straight year at the star-studded event held in Las Vegas. The seven-member group defeated top international acts including Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny in the fan-voted category. […]
Israel Intensifies Hezbollah Strikes Across Lebanon
By Our Correspondent National News – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced a major escalation in military operations against Hezbollah, as fresh airstrikes hit several locations across Lebanon. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted more than 100 Hezbollah positions, including facilities in the Bekaa Valley and southern towns near the border. According […]
US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Amid Gulf Tensions
By Our Correspondent National News – The United States has carried out fresh military strikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to deploy naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, confirmed by the US Central Command on Monday, was described as a self-defence action aimed at protecting American troops […]
Iran Warns Gulf States Over US Bases
By Our Correspondent National News – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that Gulf nations will no longer serve as protective shields for American military bases in the Middle East. The warning was issued on Tuesday in a written Eid al-Adha message broadcast by Iranian state television, amid rising tensions between Iran and the […]
Sonko Emerges Senegal Assembly Speaker
By Our Correspondent National News – Senegal’s former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, was elected Speaker of the National Assembly on Tuesday in Dakar after lawmakers reinstated him to parliament during a tense session boycotted by opposition members. The development marks a major political comeback for the influential Senegalese politician and signals a new phase in […]
Evra Backs Osimhen for United Move
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has described Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the ideal signing for Manchester United ahead of the new football season. Evra made the statement during an interview with GOAL, where he stressed the need for United to strengthen their attack with a proven goal […]
Enzo Maresca Named Manchester City Head Coach
By Our Correspondent National News – Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach, ending weeks of speculation over who would replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League giants announced that Maresca signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2029. […]