Russian Lawmakers Visit US After Ukraine War Freeze
By Our Correspondent National News – For the first time since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, a delegation of five Russian lawmakers has travelled to the United States to reopen parliamentary dialogue between both countries. The visit took place in Washington on Friday, marking a rare diplomatic engagement between the two nations after years […]
Mbappé Nears France All-Time Scoring Record
By Our Correspondent National News – Kylian Mbappé moved within touching distance of becoming France’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting in an international friendly victory against Brazil national football team at Gillette Stadium. The goal brought the French forward to 56 international goals, just one shy of the long-standing record of 57 set by Olivier […]
Osimhen Set To Wear Arm Protection After Surgery
By Our Correspondent National News – Victor Osimhen may return to action for Galatasaray wearing protective gear on his arm after undergoing surgery for a fracture sustained during a recent UEFA Champions League clash. The Nigerian striker suffered the injury following a collision with Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool F.C. during the Round of 16 match […]
NDDC Supports NYSC, Aids Rivers Flood Victims
By Our Correspondent National News – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has strengthened youth development and provided humanitarian support by donating broadcast equipment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and distributing relief materials to flood victims in Ogu-Bollo community, Rivers State. The intervention, announced on March 27, 2026, highlights efforts to improve youth […]
Soludo Suspends Absentee Workers in Anambra
By Our Correspondent National News – The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the suspension of civil servants found absent from duty by 10 am following a surprise inspection of the state secretariat in Awka on Thursday. During his unannounced visit, the governor conducted a thorough assessment of punctuality across various ministries and […]
Security Forces Kill Six, Rescue Eight in Northern Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have intensified military operations against criminal and terrorist enclaves in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states, killing six suspected bandits and seizing weapons, communication devices, and motorcycles during coordinated offensives this week. Security forces also rescued eight abducted individuals, highlighting the Nigerian military’s […]
Ex-REC Igini Criticizes 2026 Electoral Act
By Our Correspondent National News – A former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has described the 2026 Electoral Act as a “tragedy” and a major setback capable of undermining credible elections in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the National Institute for Security Studies’ second annual lecture, Igini warned that amendments to the 2022 […]
ICPC Tracks N21tn Works Projects to Curb Corruption
By Our Correspondent National News – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that it monitored projects valued at over N21.23 trillion under the Federal Ministry of Works to prevent corruption and enhance accountability in public spending. Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), ICPC Chairman, announced this on Thursday in Abuja during […]
Women’s Empowerment Drives Nigeria’s Sustainable Development
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Nations has emphasized that women’s empowerment is central to driving sustainable development in Nigeria. Speaking at the Lions Day with the United Nations (LDUN) ceremony on Thursday in Abuja, the acting Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator of UN Nigeria, Ms Elsie Attafuah, highlighted the role of gender equality […]
AIG Zone 13 Decorates Newly-Promoted Police Officers
By Our Correspondent National News – The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 13, Ukpo, Anambra State, AIG Abayomi Oladipo, has officially decorated two officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). The ceremony, held at the Zone 13 Headquarters in Ukpo, Dinukofia, on Thursday, highlighted the officers’ […]