Iran Escalates Strikes After Trump Threats
By Our Correspondent National News – Iran intensified military attacks across the Middle East on Monday following a sharp warning from U.S. President Donald Trump demanding Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Early reports confirm missile and drone strikes targeted Israel, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Tehran’s military vowed “much more devastating” retaliation if […]
Ogbomoso Chief Resigns Amid Rift With Soun
By Our Correspondent National News – Ayoade Adeseun, former lawmaker for Oyo Central Senatorial District and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially resigned his title as Mayegun of Ogbomosoland. The announcement came on Sunday during a press conference at the Onipanu community in Ogbomoso, Surulere Local Government Area. Adeseun cited the high-handedness […]
Army Holds Farewell Parade for Retiring Major General
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army on Saturday held a ceremonial pull-out parade in honour of retiring senior officer Erema Akerejola at the Army Supply and Transport Barracks in Benin City, Edo State. The event marked the formal retirement of the Major General after decades of military service and leadership in various […]
British Museum, Oxford Eye Nigeria Railway Heritage Partnership
By Our Correspondent National News – Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford have begun discussions with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to explore a partnership aimed at preserving and revitalising Nigeria’s railway heritage. The delegation visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos on Sunday to assess historical assets and identify areas […]
Storm over INEC PVC revalidation ahead of 2027 polls
By Our Correspondent National News – Political parties, civil society organisations and the Obidient Movement have raised concerns over a proposed voter revalidation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that the plan could disenfranchise millions of voters and erode public trust in the electoral system. INEC had […]
BVN Integration Exposed 45,000 Ghost Workers – Adeosun
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that the integration of the Bank Verification Number into Nigeria’s federal payroll system uncovered about 45,000 ghost workers during her tenure. She disclosed this on Sunday during the Citadel School of Government Dialogue held in Lagos, explaining how technology and data […]
Badenoch Tops UK Party Leader Popularity Poll
By Our Correspondent National News – Kemi Badenoch, the British politician of Nigerian descent and leader of the Conservative Party (UK), has been ranked the most popular political party leader in the United Kingdom, according to a new opinion poll published on Sunday. The survey, conducted by research group More in Common and reported by […]
Amnesty Condemns Benue Easter Attack, Blames Authorities
By Our Correspondent National News – Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has strongly condemned the deadly Easter Day attack in Mbalom community, located in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, accusing Nigerian authorities of failing to protect residents. The attack occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during Easter celebrations, when armed gunmen reportedly […]
Tinubu Condoles Jega Over Wife Hadiza’s Death
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega, who passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The condolence message was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the […]
Akpabio Vows to End Insecurity at Easter
By Our Correspondent National News – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday assured Nigerians that insecurity across the country would soon be defeated. He gave the assurance on April 5, 2026, during his Easter message at the Ikot Ekpene Field Major Convention of The Apostolic Church, Ikot Obong Edong, in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa […]