Nasarawa APC Backs Wadada’s Governorship Bid
By Our Correspondent National News – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State staged a massive solidarity rally on Monday in Lafia to support the governorship ambition of Ahmed Aliyu Wadada ahead of the 2027 elections. The demonstration, which drew a large crowd, saw supporters march through major streets to the party’s secretariat […]
FG Begins Doctors’ Arrears Payment
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced payment of long-overdue salary arrears to members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, addressing a key welfare issue affecting the country’s healthcare workforce. The arrears, linked to the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) review, cover outstanding payments ranging from one to […]
Herders Kill Oyo Chief, Olubadan Reacts
By Our Correspondent National News – A tragic attack by suspected herders has left a community in shock in Asa village, Okelade, within Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, where a 47-year-old traditional chief, Mutairu Oladosu, was brutally killed while working on his tomato farm. The incident occurred last Friday and has heightened fears […]
ADC Caucus Demands INEC Chair’s Removal
By Our Correspondent National News – The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove and prosecute the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, over alleged partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demand was made on Monday in Abuja […]
Pope Leo XIV Defies Trump’s Criticism
By Our Correspondent National News – Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed that his mission is spiritual rather than political, declaring that he has no fear of the administration of United States President Donald Trump. The Pontiff made this known while speaking to journalists aboard the papal plane as he began his African tour. Responding to […]
Army Promotes Five Officers to Lieutenant Colonel
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army has officially promoted five senior officers to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, marking a significant milestone in their military careers. The promotion, approved by the Army Council, took place on April 13, 2026, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Education Corps in Yaba, Lagos. The […]
Bauchi Distributes 186 Vehicles to Traditional Rulers
By Our Correspondent National News – The Bala Mohammed-led Bauchi State Government has distributed 186 vehicles to newly established emirates, chiefdoms, and district heads, aiming to strengthen grassroots governance and improve traditional leadership operations. The distribution took place on Monday in Bauchi, where the governor personally presided over the ceremony, describing the initiative as a […]
HIV Cure Achieved After Stem Cell Transplant
By Our Correspondent National News – A 63-year-old man in Oslo has been effectively cured of HIV after undergoing a rare stem cell transplant, doctors confirmed on Monday. The patient, widely referred to as the “Oslo patient,” received the transplant in 2020 as treatment for a life-threatening blood cancer known as myelodysplastic syndrome. The procedure […]
Wike Denies ADC Eagle Square Ban Claims
By Our Correspondent National News – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations that authorities blocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from using Eagle Square for its national convention, insisting no formal application was submitted. He made this clarification on Monday in Abuja while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across the […]
APC Holds Peaceful Adamawa Ward Congresses
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday conducted ward congresses across all 226 wards in the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State. The exercise, which took place on April 13, 2026, was described by party officials as peaceful and well-organised, with consensus arrangements adopted in most areas to […]