Eta Makes Bundesliga History With Union Berlin Role
By Our Correspondent National News – Marie-Louise Eta has made history in the Bundesliga after becoming the first woman to coach a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues. She was appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin until the end of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. The decision came […]
Trump Hormuz Blockade Sparks Oil Surge Markets
By Our Correspondent National News – Global oil prices surged and stock markets fell on Monday, April 13, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump announced a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following collapsed US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. The move came after negotiations led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian […]
Ukraine, Russia Resume Drone Strikes After Easter Truce
By Our Correspondent National News – Ukraine and Russia have renewed drone strikes after the end of a 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce, according to reports from both sides on Monday, April 13, 2026. Ukraine said Russian forces launched 98 drones, with air defence units intercepting 87, while infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region was hit and casualty […]
Nigerian Military Defends Borno Strike
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian military has defended an airstrike carried out on Jilli village market near the Borno–Yobe border in North-East Nigeria, explaining that the operation targeted an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics enclave amid rising insecurity concerns. The strike, executed under Operation HADIN KAI on April 11, 2026, […]
ADC Mobilises 3,000 Delegates For Abuja Convention
By Our Correspondent National News – ADC has confirmed that over 3,000 delegates will attend its national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026, in Abuja. The African Democratic Congress said the event will proceed at Rainbow Hotel after difficulties securing Eagle Square and Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome. The party accused authorities of frustrating venue […]
LASTMA Clears Officers of Extortion Allegations
By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cleared its officials of alleged extortion after an internal investigation into claims that operatives collected N100,000 from commercial bus drivers along the Coastal Road corridor in Lagos. The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in a statement issued on Sunday, April 13, […]
Supreme Court To Hear ADC, PDP Crisis
By Our Correspondent National News – The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear two politically sensitive appeals arising from leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Abuja. The cases involve rival factions contesting party leadership legitimacy and earlier Court of […]
Lagos Urges Unions to Embrace Future Skills
By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Government has called on labour unions to upgrade their capabilities in response to changing workplace realities driven by technology and global economic shifts. The appeal was made during a two-day training programme for union leaders and stakeholders held in Alausa, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the […]
Alli Launches Oyo Governorship Campaign Friday
By Our Correspondent National News – Sharafadeen Alli, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, will officially begin his campaign for the 2027 Oyo State election on Friday, April 17, 2026. The campaign flag-off is scheduled to hold at the Yemetu Police Barracks Playing Field in Ibadan. Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, […]
Lagos Hosts 100-Hour Youth Experience Event
By Our Correspondent National News – Lagos State will host a 100-hour non-stop youth event from April 22 to April 26, 2026, bringing together young Nigerians for networking, creativity, and entertainment. The event, tagged “The Gathering on 100,” is organised by a youth collective known as The Gathering and is expected to attract participants from […]