Colombian Military Plane Crash Kills 66 Troops
By Our Correspondent National News – At least 66 people have died after a Colombian military transport aircraft crashed during takeoff early Monday near Puerto Leguizamo in southern Colombia. The aircraft, carrying 125 soldiers and crew members, went down shortly after leaving the small border airport, scattering burning wreckage across the jungle floor close to […]
Osimhen Undergoes Successful Arm Surgery
By Our Correspondent National News – Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, has successfully undergone surgery on his fractured right forearm, Galatasaray confirmed on Monday. The procedure was performed at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital in Istanbul by the club’s doctor, Op. Dr. Yener İnce, following an injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 […]
Awoniyi Faces Disciplinary Action for Goal Celebration
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi could face disciplinary action after displaying a religious message during Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Awoniyi scored a late goal, converting a delivery from Neco Williams, marking his second league goal of the season after netting against Brentford in […]
Lookman Shines with Defensive Growth at Atlético
By Our Correspondent National News – Ademola Lookman impressed Atlético Madrid fans and coach Diego Simeone with his growing defensive abilities, despite the team’s 3–2 loss to Real Madrid in the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a clever finish following a […]
Farmers Urged to Prepare for Heavy Rain in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – Farmers across Nigeria have been strongly advised to prepare for heavy rainfall and avoid rushing into full-scale planting, despite recent showers in several regions. Micheal Ale, Founder of the Global Initiative for Nigeria Development, issued the warning from Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, emphasizing that early rains may not […]
Governors Meet Tinubu Over Security, APC Plans
By Our Correspondent National News – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified that the recent meeting of governors in Lagos aimed to brief President Bola Tinubu on urgent security issues and coordinate strategies ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention. Speaking during his investiture as Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations […]
IGP Disu Warns AIGs, CPs Against Misconduct
By Our Correspondent National News – The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force against corruption, abuse of office, and indiscipline. The police chief issued the warning on Monday, March 24, 2026, during a decoration ceremony for officers elevated to the ranks of Assistant Inspectors-General of […]
JAMB Warns Mock UTME Candidates Against Absence
By Our Correspondent National News – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates who registered for the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that failure to attend the test may attract sanctions. The board issued the warning on Monday through its weekly bulletin, stating that candidates who secure a slot but […]
FG Warns Pregnant Women Against Lenacapavir HIV Injection
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has warned pregnant women not to use the newly introduced HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir (LenPrEP), as Nigeria prepares to roll out about 52,000 doses of the long-acting drug. Health authorities said the directive was issued on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing organised by the […]
Soludo Appoints 39-Year-Old As Anambra’s First Female SSG
By Our Correspondent National News – Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, 39, as the Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), making her the first woman to hold the position in the state’s history. The appointment was announced on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime. Nnake, who hails from Nawfia […]