Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 in DR Congo
By Our Correspondent National News – A fresh Ebola outbreak has claimed 65 lives in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising fears of a wider health emergency across Central Africa. The outbreak was confirmed in Ituri Province, where 246 suspected and confirmed cases have been recorded in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara. […]
Trump, Xi End Beijing Talks Without Major Deals
By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded a high-profile two-day summit in Beijing on Friday, describing their discussions as “very successful” despite the absence of confirmed trade agreements. The meeting focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, agriculture and global security concerns linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. […]
Shakira, Burna Boy Drop World Cup Anthem
By Our Correspondent National News – Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The anthem was unveiled on Friday as excitement builds ahead of the global football tournament scheduled to hold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA […]
David Raya Nears Arsenal Clean Sheet Record
By Our Correspondent National News – Arsenal F.C. goalkeeper David Raya is on the verge of making Premier League history after moving within one clean sheet of Arsenal’s all-time single-season record. Reports on Friday revealed that the Spanish shot-stopper could equal the long-standing record jointly held by club legends David Seaman and Petr Čech. Raya […]
Dele Momodu Recalls Exile Escape
By Our Correspondent National News – Veteran journalist and publisher of Dele Momodu has revealed how he escaped Nigeria through the Seme border during the military regime of Sani Abacha. Speaking during an interview on the Morayo Show, Momodu recounted the emotional and dangerous journey that forced him into exile between 1995 and 1998 because […]
NYSC Members Join NDLEA Anti-Drug Campaign
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has trained members of the National Youth Service Corps Drug Free Club in Edo State to become anti-drug abuse advocates. The one-day “Anti-Drug Abuse Train the Trainer” seminar was held in Benin City on Thursday as part of efforts to reduce substance abuse […]
Students Hospitalised After Ogun Gas Leak
By Our Correspondent National News – More than 100 students and teachers were hospitalised on Friday after a suspected gas leak spread across several schools in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The incident affected Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, and Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School near Epe Garage, among other schools. Victims were rushed to […]
Possible Labour Rivals Eye UK Leadership Race
By Our Correspondent National News – Pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer as senior members of the UK Labour Party position themselves for a possible leadership contest following growing criticism of his government. The debate intensified after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, saying he had lost confidence in Starmer’s leadership. The development has fuelled speculation […]
Beckham Becomes Britain’s First Billionaire Sportsman
By Our Correspondent National News – Former England and Manchester United star David Beckham has been named Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List released on May 15, 2026. The list shows that Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, now hold a combined estimated wealth of £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion), […]
EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over N36m Fraud
By Our Correspondent National News – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned social media influencer Blessing CEO (Okoro Blessing Nkiruka) at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case. The EFCC accused her of obtaining money by false pretence and converting funds […]