Nigeria Secures Rights to Host 2026 CAF Awards
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. The approval also covers the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. The decision followed a high-level meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, during the Africa Forward Summit. CAF President Patrice Motsepe was part of […]
Nigeria Wins 16 Medals in African Cycling Championships
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria has recorded a major sporting success, clinching a total of 16 medals at the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling Para-Track and Track Championships held in Abuja. The Nigerian cycling team dominated the competition at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome, securing nine gold, five silver, and two bronze […]
16 Teams Clash in Lagos Football Tournament
By Our Correspondent National News – A 16-team grassroots football tournament organised by Nigerian travel brand The9jaboy will begin in Lagos on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, running through May 17, to discover young talents, promote youth development and community engagement. The event, spearheaded by travel creator McDolly Ogundana known as The9jaboy, is hosted in Ebute […]
Haske Launches Adamawa APC Consultation Tour Ahead 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – Abdulrahman Haske, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, has begun a statewide consultation tour across the 21 local government areas ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The engagement started on Monday, May 11, 2026, as part of a five-day mobilisation drive. The campaign statement said […]
Dangote Exports 1.66bn Litres Fuel Globally Amid US-Iran War
By Our Correspondent National News – Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported about 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products in April 2026, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The surge occurred amid rising US-Iran geopolitical tensions that disrupted global energy supply chains and increased demand for alternative exporters. The products include […]
Lawmaker Decries Opposition Parties Disarray
By Our Correspondent National News – Ikenga Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, has called on opposition parties in Nigeria to end internal disputes and build unity ahead of future elections. He issued the statement on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Abuja, criticising rising […]
Sule’s Senate Bid Gains Momentum in Nasarawa
By Our Correspondent National News – Ahead of the 2027 senatorial election and the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Nasarawa State, supporters of Governor Abdullahi Sule have intensified grassroots consultations to secure the Nasarawa North Senatorial District ticket. The political mobilisation, held on Tuesday, took place at Mada Station in Agidi Administrative Area of […]
Nich Oma Credits Cleric for Music Career Growth
By Our Correspondent National News – Gospel artiste, Ozioma Nicholas, popularly known as Nich Oma, has credited the teachings and support of Archbishop Onyeka Joseph Nzekwesi for helping her rise in Nigeria’s gospel music industry. The singer made the remarks on Monday during the unveiling of her new extended play titled Omeriwo in Owerri. Nich […]
Court Adjourns Nnaji’s N14.5bn Land Suit
By Our Correspondent National News – The Barth Nnaji N14.5 billion property demolition case at the Enugu State High Court has been adjourned until June 3, 2026. Justice Veronica Ajogwu fixed the new date after lawyers representing both parties requested time to regularise court processes following the filing of defence documents by the defendants. The […]
FG to Clear N8bn Foreign Scholarship Debt
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has announced plans to settle N8bn owed to Nigerian students affected by the suspended Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship scheme. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interview on Tuesday, stating that the government had already released N4bn, while the remaining N4bn would be approved […]