Junior Pope’s Wife Recalls Tragic Boat Accident
By Our Correspondent National News – Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Odonwodo, has recounted the heartbreaking moment she learned of her husband’s death, two years after the fatal boat accident. She shared her emotional tribute on April 10, 2026, via Instagram, marking the anniversary of the incident that claimed the actor’s life in a river while […]
Michael Jackson Biopic Eyes Box Office Success
By Our Correspondent National News – A new biographical film about Michael Jackson is set to make a major impact at the global box office, despite lingering child abuse allegations tied to the late pop icon. The movie, titled “Michael,” is scheduled to premiere in Berlin on April 10, 2026, with production company Lionsgate projecting […]
Coachella 2026 Opens With Star Performances
By Our Correspondent National News – Thousands of music lovers gathered in Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 10, 2026, as the globally renowned event kicked off in Indio, California. The festival opened with American pop star Sabrina Carpenter headlining the first night, delivering what she described as the most ambitious show […]
Pope Leo XIV Africa Tour Begins
By Our Correspondent National News – Pope Leo XIV will begin his first major foreign tour of Africa on Monday, April 13, 2026, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The 11-day visit, which runs until April 23, will see the 70-year-old pontiff travel over 18,000 kilometres, delivering 11 speeches, celebrating seven masses, and addressing […]
US-Iran Talks in Pakistan: Key Facts
By Our Correspondent National News – The United States and Iran have begun high-level diplomatic talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 10, 2026, aiming to transform a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal. The negotiations follow weeks of intense conflict involving the US, Iran, and Israel, which disrupted global oil markets. The talks are […]
Germany Scholarships Open for African Students
By Our Correspondent National News – Germany has announced a new round of scholarships for graduates and postgraduates across Sub-Saharan Africa, offering opportunities for advanced studies and research. The programme, coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service, was made public on Friday, April 10, 2026, via its official communication channels, with applications set to close […]
Djibouti Election: Guelleh Seeks Sixth Term
By Our Correspondent National News – Djibouti went to the polls on Friday, April 10, 2026, in a presidential election in the Horn of Africa where incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh sought a sixth term after 27 years in power, facing a little-known opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar as voters decided the country’s future leadership. Low […]
FIFA Drops AFCON Final Referee for 2026 World Cup
By Our Correspondent National News – FIFA has excluded Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, who officiated the 2025 AFCON final, from the list of match officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision follows controversy around the AFCON final in Morocco, where protests disrupted proceedings. The development raises questions about selection criteria, officiating standards, […]
Barcelona Face Espanyol Derby Dilemma
By Our Correspondent National News – FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces a selection dilemma ahead of Saturday’s La Liga derby against Espanyol following their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou, Spain on April 8, 2026. The Spanish champions, currently leading La Liga by seven points over Real Madrid, […]
FG Reviews $200bn High-Speed Rail Plan
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-agency technical committee to evaluate the credibility and feasibility of a proposed $200bn integrated gas-powered high-speed rail project aimed at transforming Nigeria’s transport and energy sectors. The initiative, submitted by a consortium led by De-Sadel Nigeria Limited in partnership with China Liancai Petroleum […]