Court Halts Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Inquest Dispute
By Our Correspondent National News – A Coroner’s Court sitting at Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday suspended proceedings into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege. The suspension followed controversy over the alleged intervention of the Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), prompting […]
Nigerian Passport Ranking Rises, Access Drops
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s passport has climbed in global rankings but lost visa-free access, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in April 2026. The report shows that the country moved from 95th position in January 2024 to 89th in 2026, marking a six-place improvement. However, the number of countries Nigerians […]
EPL Clubs Chase Dele-Bashiru Transfer
By Our Correspondent National News – Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is attracting strong interest from multiple English Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, as questions grow over his future at SS Lazio. The 24-year-old midfielder, who currently plays in Italy’s Serie A, is being monitored by at least three English sides, according to reports. […]
INEC Rejects ADC Deregistration Attempt
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, has opposed a legal move seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, stating that the application fails to meet constitutional requirements. The development, which emerged on May 5, 2026, follows court filings reviewed by journalists, where INEC clearly argued that […]
Akpabio Mocks ADC After Lawmakers Defect
By Our Correspondent National News – Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday stirred reactions at the National Assembly in Abuja after declaring that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was “effectively dead.” His comment followed a wave of defections by lawmakers who moved to other parties, including the Labour Party and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), […]
Kano Governor Swears In New Deputy
By Our Correspondent National News – Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially sworn in Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony, initially scheduled to hold at the Coronation Hall, was later relocated to the Africa House within the Government House premises in Kano. Garo […]
Venus “Glory” Phenomenon Explained
Did You Know? A fascinating atmospheric phenomenon on Venus, often compared to a rainbow, is known as a “glory.” Unlike Earth’s familiar rainbow, which forms through the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of sunlight in raindrops, a glory appears as a series of bright, coloured concentric rings. This unique optical display is created by the interference […]
Davido Speaks on Wizkid Album Congratulation
National News – Nigerian music star Davido has clarified his stance after congratulating fellow artiste Wizkid on his newly released album, saying his gesture was simply an expression of goodwill and not an attempt to seek attention or a response. Davido explained that as a public figure, he has the freedom to post whatever he […]
Police Arrest Six Kidnappers in Kaduna
By Our Correspondent National News – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued multiple victims in Kaduna State, marking a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry. The arrests were carried out on April 3, 2026, by the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad, according to police spokesperson Anthony Placid. […]
Plateau Targets 50,000 Digital Jobs Initiative
By Our Correspondent National News – The Plateau State Government has launched a digital employment initiative to create 50,000 jobs through outsourcing. The programme was unveiled on May 5, 2026, in Jos. Governor Caleb Mutfwang met with Outsource Global executives to formalise the plan. The initiative targets unemployment by focusing on digital skills and global […]