Chukwuma Wins 100m in Louisiana Season Opener
By Our Correspondent National News – Rosemary Chukwuma, Nigeria’s former national women’s 100m champion, kicked off her 2026 outdoor season with a stunning victory at the Battle on the Bayou in Louisiana. The 24-year-old sprinted to first place in 10.81s (+3.1 m/s), narrowly defeating training partner Favour Ofili and Canada’s Audrey Leduc, who tied for […]
Maduka Okoye Set to Start for Udinese vs Como
By Our Correspondent National News – Maduka Okoye is poised to reclaim his starting spot for Udinese ahead of their Serie A clash against Como on Monday, following a thigh injury that forced him out of Nigeria’s second international friendly against Jordan last week. The Nigerian goalkeeper had featured in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Iran […]
Arsenal Faces Critical Test in Sporting Clash
By Our Correspondent National News – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his team to show resilience as they recover from consecutive defeats in domestic competitions. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 shock loss to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals, following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final. With domestic […]
Customs Warn Nigerians About Fake Vehicle Auctions
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding fraudulent social media accounts claiming to conduct vehicle auctions. These scams are impersonating NCS officials and aim to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians by requesting payments for non-existent car sales. The agency emphasized that these auctions are […]
Obi Criticizes Tinubu Over Rising Insecurity
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over escalating violence across Nigeria, questioning President Bola Tinubu’s recent security assurances. Obi highlighted the persistence of deadly attacks, mass abductions, and community destruction despite Tinubu’s promise on April 2, 2026, in Plateau State that such incidents would […]
Six Injured in Iranian Attack on Kuwait Residential Area
By Our Correspondent National News – Six people were injured in northern Kuwait after an Iranian attack targeted a residential area on Monday, the Gulf nation’s health ministry reported. The assault came amid rising tensions in the region following recent US and Israeli strikes. Kuwait’s army had earlier warned on X that its air defences […]
Zamfara Military Raid Kills Bandit Leader’s Son
By Our Correspondent National News – Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma carried out a decisive strike on a notorious bandit camp in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of several fighters, including the son of the gang leader, Ado Alero. The military operation aimed to dismantle the bandit network […]
Pharmacists Push for Tech, Expanded Roles in Healthcare
By Our Correspondent National News – The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos State chapter, has called for continuous education and technology integration to enhance healthcare delivery. Pharmacists emphasized expanding their roles beyond traditional drug dispensing to include clinical consultation, immunization, and patient counselling. This was highlighted at the 2026 ACPN Continuing Education […]
Obidients Vow Nationwide #OccupyINEC Protest
By Our Correspondent National News – The Obidient Movement has reaffirmed its plan for a nationwide protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the demonstration will go ahead despite rising tensions. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, told our correspondent that the group is mobilizing supporters across Nigeria, but declined […]
Bauchi Governor Delays Defection Amid Political Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has explained Governor Bala Mohammed’s delay in defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Party officials said the governor is carefully weighing options, amid ongoing consultations, to avoid making a hasty political move ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Mohammed previously […]