Russia-Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Two Children Overnight
By Our Correspondent National News – Overnight drone and missile attacks in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine have killed two children in separate strikes in both Russia and Ukraine, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The attacks occurred late Monday night into early Tuesday, targeting residential areas and infrastructure as the war between the two nations […]
FG budgets N135bn for 2027 election lawsuits
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has proposed ₦135.22bn in the 2026 budget for electoral adjudication and post-election matters ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general election. The provision appeared in the report on the 2026 Appropriation Bill contained in the Order Paper of the House of Representatives. The allocation was listed under […]
Bauchi Police Arrest Teen Over Armed Robbery
By Our Correspondent National News – The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Saihanu Ahmad, over an alleged armed robbery attack at a student lodge near the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. The arrest followed a report by victims who said two armed suspects invaded their off-campus residence on April 5, 2026, stealing several […]
Aisha Yesufu Says Obi Committed to One-Term Presidency
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has reaffirmed that former presidential candidate Peter Obi pledged to serve only one term as Nigeria’s president, stating she would strongly oppose him if he later decides to seek a second term. Yesufu made this disclosure on Monday during an interview on Arise TV, where […]
APC Aspirants Meet Over Oyo 2027 Consensus Plan
By Our Correspondent National News – Key governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State met in Lagos on Monday to discuss a possible consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The meeting, hosted by Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi and Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Austria, brought together […]
Buhari’s Son Yusuf Declares Interest in Reps Seat
By Our Correspondent National News – Yusuf Buhari, the only son of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. His planned bid is for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State under the platform of the […]
Lagos Deploys 500 LASTMA Officers for Tinubu’s Visit
By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Government has deployed 500 additional officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) across strategic routes in preparation for the visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. The move, announced on Monday, aims to manage traffic flow, strengthen security arrangements, and ensure smooth movement across major […]
Tinubu to Commission Six Lagos Projects
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will begin a two-day working visit to Lagos on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to inaugurate six major infrastructure projects delivered by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The visit, confirmed on Monday by state officials, is aimed at highlighting key development initiatives designed to improve […]
Troops Arrest 16 Terror Suspects in North-East
By Our Correspondent National News – Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted suspected terrorist supplies and arrested 16 suspects during intensified military operations in Nigeria’s North-East region. The arrests and seizures occurred on Monday during coordinated patrols and intelligence-led operations targeting insurgent logistics networks in Borno State and surrounding areas. […]
Kaduna Church Attack: Police Rescue Seven Kidnap Victims
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian security forces have rescued seven worshippers abducted during an attack on churches in Ariko community, Kaduna State, according to the Nigeria Police Force. The victims were kidnapped on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when armed bandits stormed two churches during Easter services, killing several people and abducting others. The […]