Makinde Blames Intelligence Failure for Oyo Abduction
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the recent school abduction in Orire Local Government Area as a major intelligence failure, stressing that delayed information-sharing weakened efforts to stop the attack before it happened. The governor spoke in Ibadan on Saturday during the inauguration of the Violent Crime […]
Isaac Fayose Mourns Wife’s Death
By Our Correspondent National News – Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has announced the death of his wife, months after revealing that she had been battling cancer in Australia. The heartbreaking announcement was made on Saturday through his Instagram page, where he shared a candlelight image alongside a short emotional tribute to his late […]
Tinubu Confirms ISIS Leader Killed
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint military operation involving Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin. The announcement was made on Saturday in a statement personally signed by the Nigerian […]
Bishop Predicts Hope Despite Economic Hardship
By Our Correspondent National News – The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship while assuring citizens that better days lie ahead. He spoke during the Third Session of the Ninth Synod of the Diocese held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral […]
NNPC Unveils MRI Facility In Anambra Hospital
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has unveiled a modern 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging facility at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in the South-East. The MRI facility was officially handed over on Friday through the […]
Son to Captain South Korea at Fourth World Cup
By Our Correspondent National News – South Korean football captain Son Heung-min will lead his country to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his fourth appearance at the global tournament. The experienced forward, who now plays for Los Angeles FC in the United States, was named in coach Hong Myung-bo’s 26-man squad released ahead of […]
Frank Edoho, Estranged Wife Trade Infidelity Allegations
By Our Correspondent National News – Popular Nigerian television host Frank Edoho and his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, have publicly exchanged accusations of infidelity, emotional abuse and financial neglect, triggering widespread reactions online. The controversy became public on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after Sandra shared a lengthy Instagram post detailing alleged problems in their marriage, […]
APC Shifts Zamfara Assembly Primaries
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress has rescheduled its National Assembly primary elections in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party announced the new timetable on Saturday through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The decision affects the House of Representatives and Senate primaries earlier planned for this […]
Mexican Teachers Threaten World Cup Disruption
By Our Correspondent National News – Thousands of Mexican public school teachers staged protests in Mexico City on Friday, demanding a major salary increase and threatening to disrupt activities linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the government fails to meet their demands. The protest, organised by members of the National Coordinator of Education […]
Terrorists Raid Oyo Schools, Abduct Pupils
By Our Correspondent National News – Panic swept through communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday after armed terrorists attacked three schools, killed a teacher, abducted pupils and staff, and forced residents to flee their homes. The coordinated attacks happened at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; […]