Bishop Urges Nigerians To Keep Hope Alive
By Our Correspondent National News – The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Revd Peter Odetoyinbo, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising poverty across the country. In his Easter message released on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the cleric called on citizens to remain steadfast in faith […]
CDS Oluyede Honours Fallen Soldiers at Easter
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday paid tribute to fallen heroes of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as Christians across the country marked the Easter celebration. In an Easter message shared on the official Defence Headquarters social media platform, the military chief honoured soldiers who died in […]
Ondo APC Condemns Tinubu Billboard Vandalism
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has condemned the destruction of campaign billboards promoting the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the act as unacceptable and capable of causing unrest within the party. The condemnation followed reports that several billboards supporting Tinubu’s expected 2027 presidential re-election campaign were […]
Nasarawa NURTW Crisis Deepens Over Officials’ Suspension
By Our Correspondent National News – A leadership crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Nasarawa State has intensified after the union’s state leadership suspended six officials from branches in Karu Local Government Area. The indefinite suspension was announced in early April 2026 following a controversial visit by the affected officials […]
Wike Criticised Over “Shoot” Comment on TV Anchor
By Our Correspondent National News – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come under heavy criticism after saying he would have “shot” a television anchor during a live broadcast discussion, sparking outrage among journalists, civil society organisations and opposition figures across Nigeria. The remark was made in Abuja during a media […]
Police Arrest Suspects Over Killing of Three Officers
By Our Correspondent National News – The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the killing of three police officers in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. The arrests followed a police investigation into an ambush that occurred in the rural community of Tse Kwe Tor Damisa, where suspected militias attacked […]
Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Tuesday
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced that its members across Nigeria will begin an indefinite nationwide strike from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, over disputes with the Federal Government of Nigeria regarding the suspension of the revised Professional Allowance Table (PAT). The decision was […]
Lagos Fire Destroys Textile Shops in Yaba Market
By Our Correspondent National News – Several textile shops were destroyed after a midnight fire outbreak razed a three-storey commercial building on Oyabiyi Street, opposite the Nigeria Labour Congress office in the Tejuosho area of Yaba, Lagos State. The fire incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, leaving traders counting heavy losses as flames consumed […]
ADC Crisis Stalls Defection Plans of Governors, Lawmakers
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh uncertainty has emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as planned defections by prominent political figures appear to have stalled following the recent leadership dispute involving the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, alongside […]
Army Denies Attack on Kukah’s Residence, Sokoto Cathedral
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that armed attackers targeted the residence of Matthew Kukah and the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto cathedral in Sokoto. The military described the claims as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. In a statement released […]