Kano Lawmaker Dumps APC for NDC
By Our Correspondent National News – A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Gwale Constituency, Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata, has defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress after failing to secure the APC ticket for re-election ahead of the 2027 polls. The lawmaker, who represents Gwale Local Government […]
APC Hails Eric Opah After Abia Primary Victory
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress in Abia State has congratulated Chief Eric Opah after emerging as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party announced the outcome following its governorship primary election conducted across the 184 wards in the state on Thursday. According to the APC […]
Court Voids INEC 2027 Election Timetable
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified parts of the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 general elections, ruling that the commission exceeded its legal powers by shortening timelines provided in the Electoral Act 2026. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday by Justice […]
Oborevwori Hails Peaceful APC Delta Primary
By Our Correspondent National News – Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has praised the All Progressives Congress for conducting what he described as a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship primary election in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, held across the state’s 270 wards on Thursday, saw Oborevwori emerge as the […]
Mali Eid Blockade Leaves Families Stranded
By Our Correspondent National News – Thousands of Muslims in Mali are facing a painful Eid-el-Kabir celebration after jihadist fighters blocked major roads leading into the capital, Bamako. The blockade, imposed by an Al-Qaeda-linked group since late April, has disrupted travel, livestock supply, electricity, and fuel distribution across the country. Residents who usually travel home […]
Chinese Investors Eye PH, Warri Refineries Stake
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering a major partnership that could see Chinese investors acquire a 51 per cent stake in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The proposed deal, which emerged after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in China, is aimed at rehabilitating, expanding […]
Butchers Raise Eid-el-Kabir Slaughter Charges
By Our Correspondent National News – Butchers in Jigawa State have projected an increase in slaughter and meat processing charges ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration as rising transportation costs continue to affect their operations. The development is expected to impact families and livestock owners preparing for the annual Muslim festival in major communities across […]
World Cup Stars Set for Global Showdown
By Our Correspondent National News – Football fans across the globe are counting down to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as top stars including Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal prepare to light up the tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The competition, which begins […]
UN Agencies Intensify Congo Ebola Fight
By Our Correspondent National News – United Nations agencies have intensified emergency efforts to contain the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of the Congo, with health officials warning that densely populated communities remain at high risk. The outbreak, which has already killed 139 people and recorded about 600 suspected cases, […]
Scorpions Survive Six Days Without Breathing
Did You Know? Scorpions are among the most resilient arachnids on Earth, known for their venomous sting and extreme survival abilities. Recent biological observations show that these desert-dwelling creatures can survive without breathing for up to six days by slowing their metabolism to an almost dormant state. This adaptation allows them to endure harsh environments, […]