NPFL Threatens Points Deduction Over Fixture Breaches
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a stern warning to all participating clubs over possible sanctions, including points and goals deductions, if they violate fixture directives during the final two matchdays of the 2025/2026 season. The decision affects Matchday 37 and 38, which will determine the title […]
Enugu Commissioner Agbo Loses Mother After Brief Illness
By Our Correspondent National News – Enugu State has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mrs. Laurita Nwakaego Agbo (née Ortuanya), mother of the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo. She passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Niger Foundation Hospital, Enugu, after a brief illness. The development was confirmed […]
30-Year-Old APC Aspirant Passes Kaduna Reps Screening
By Our Correspondent National News – A 30-year-old All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, has successfully completed the party’s screening for the House of Representatives seat for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The screening, held ahead of the 2027 election cycle, has drawn attention […]
APC Screens Governors, Fubara Missing
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections recorded the absence of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party assessed more than 14 serving governors and other aspirants. The process, which began on May 8 and ends May 10, followed the sale of […]
Tinubu Congratulates Fasoranti on 100th Birthday
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, May 9, 2026, congratulated Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he marks his 100th birthday scheduled for May 11 in Nigeria, describing him as a symbol of integrity, discipline, and national service. The President said his joy knows no bounds, noting that Fasoranti’s centenary […]
NYSC Urges Unity Through Cultural Carnival in Anambra
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged Nigerian youths to embrace diversity as a tool for national unity, peace, and development during a cultural carnival held in Anambra State. The event took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp in Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka […]
Army Arrests Suspected Bandits, Recovers Arms
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army has arrested two suspected criminals and recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating items during coordinated operations in Kaduna and Abia States. The operations, carried out on May 8 and May 9, 2026, were conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force North West (Operation FANSAN YAMMA) […]
Rubio Meets Qatar PM Amid Iran Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday held a high-level diplomatic meeting with Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, amid rising global attention on a US-backed peace proposal awaiting Iran’s response. The State Department said the meeting underscored Qatar’s […]
NDC Backs Obi for 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single four-year term, a move expected to strengthen the presidential ambition of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. The decision was reached on Saturday during the party’s National Convention in Abuja, where delegates adopted […]
Malami Picks ADC Governorship Form
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Attorney General of the Federation and ex-Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has obtained the African Democratic Congress governorship nomination form ahead of the 2027 Kebbi State election. Malami announced his ambition on Saturday, saying his decision was driven by worsening insecurity, poverty, poor healthcare, and declining education standards […]