Cleric Mobilises Support for Tinubu Ahead of 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – A prominent Christian cleric in Cross River State, Archbishop Emmah Isong, has called on Nigerians to rally support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made during the inauguration of the Cross River State chapter of the Arise with Renewed Hope Initiative, […]
Workers Threaten Strike Over 40% Allowance Delay
By Our Correspondent National News – Federal civil servants in Nigeria have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to implement the 40 per cent peculiar allowance linked to the new ₦70,000 minimum wage. The warning was issued by workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, who gave […]
Edo Govt Denies Role in Monarch Appointments
By Our Correspondent National News – The Monday Okpebholo administration has denied interfering in the appointment of traditional rulers in Edo State, insisting that the process remains the responsibility of community kingmakers and custodians of tradition. The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, made this clarification on Tuesday while responding to allegations […]
Ikeja Golf Club Captain Bows Out in Style
By Our Correspondent National News – It was a memorable send-off as Abdulrasheed Adebisi, the outgoing captain of the Ikeja Golf Club, concluded his tenure with a spectacular display during the 2026 Captain’s Day tournament. The week-long event, which began on March 16, featured competitions for veteran men, ladies, handicap categories, guests, and the order […]
FIFA VP Says World Cup Concerns Overblown
By Our Correspondent National News – Widespread political and security worries ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada are being exaggerated, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani stated Wednesday. Addressing the Business of Soccer conference in Atlanta, Montagliani reassured fans that past World Cups have faced similar geopolitical tensions, citing […]
Why a Day on Venus Lasts Longer
Did You Know? Venus, often called Earth’s “sister planet,” holds one of the most fascinating mysteries in space science: a single day on Venus lasts longer than an entire year on the planet. Scientists studying planetary rotation and orbit explain that Venus rotates extremely slowly on its axis. While Earth completes a rotation in about […]
Liverpool Legend John Toshack Diagnosed With Dementia
By Our Correspondent National News – Former John Toshack has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 77, his son Cameron Toshack confirmed on Wednesday. The former Liverpool F.C. striker and Wales national football team international is currently battling the illness, which primarily affects his short-term memory, according to comments Cameron gave to the […]
UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade Gravest Crime
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday officially recognised the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity,” adopting a resolution aimed at advancing global calls for justice and reparations for Africans and their descendants. The decision was taken during a vote at the UN headquarters in New […]
CBN Approves Full Forex Repatriation for Oil Firms
By Our Correspondent National News – The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved a policy allowing International Oil Companies operating in Nigeria to repatriate 100 per cent of their export proceeds, a move aimed at boosting liquidity and improving stability in the country’s foreign exchange market. The directive was issued on Wednesday in Abuja through […]
Dickson, Group Fault INEC Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh concerns have emerged over Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections as former Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, and a civil society organisation, the Movement for Credible Elections, criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission’s new electoral guidelines and revised timetable. The concerns surfaced on Wednesday in Abuja, where […]