Court Orders SERAP to Pay DSS Officials N100m for Damages
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, ordered Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million damages to two Department of State Services (DSS) officials over alleged defamatory publication on X (formerly Twitter). The case involved Sarah John and Gabriel […]
Soludo Presents 18 Commissioner Nominees for Screening
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, presented a list of 18 commissioner-nominees to the Anambra State House of Assembly in Awka for screening and confirmation. The move is aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring effective delivery of his administration’s second-term agenda. The Speaker, Somtochukwu […]
Jim Ovia Retires as Zenith Bank Chairman
By Our Correspondent National News – Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia has retired as Group Chairman following completion of the Central Bank of Nigeria mandated tenure limit. The announcement was made at the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting, marking a major leadership transition in the financial institution. Zenith Bank confirmed the leadership change during its […]
Leipzig Car Ramming Attack Kills Two Injures 22
By Our Correspondent National News – Two people were killed and 22 others injured after a car rammed into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany on Monday afternoon, in a violent incident that has shocked the city. The attack occurred around 17:35 local time in the busy central Grimmaische Straße area after the vehicle drove at […]
GAP Co-Founder Doris Fisher Dies at 94
By Our Correspondent National News – GAP co-founder Doris Fisher has died at the age of 94, marking the end of a defining era in American fashion retail. According to company statements released on Monday, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, though the exact cause and date of death were not disclosed. Fisher […]
Monica 2 Hits 10m YouTube Views
By Our Correspondent National News – Nollywood actress and filmmaker Uche Montana has achieved a major digital milestone as her film Monica 2 recorded over 10 million YouTube views within two days of its release on May 2, 2026, on her YouTube channel Uche Montana TV. The achievement, confirmed by platform analytics on May 4, […]
Davido Misses Lagos Show Over Fuel Crisis
By Our Correspondent National News – Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido (David Adeleke) has apologised to fans after missing a scheduled live performance in Lagos State on Sunday at the Secret Place nightclub in Ikate Elegushi, citing fuel scarcity and aviation fuel shortages that disrupted his travel plans. He was billed to headline a special anniversary […]
APC Commends Tinubu Over Benue Peace Meeting
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating a peace and reconciliation meeting held in Makurdi, the state capital, on Sunday, aimed at resolving internal disputes within the party. The meeting, which took place at the Government House Banquet Hall, brought together […]
Lookman Targets Drought End Against Arsenal
By Our Correspondent National News – Ademola Lookman is aiming to end his long goal drought against Arsenal when Atlético Madrid travel to London for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The Nigerian forward, who has struggled to score in six previous meetings with the English side, […]
Bremen Coach Questions Boniface Fitness Status
By Our Correspondent National News – Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune has raised concerns about Nigerian striker Victor Boniface’s fitness in Bremen, Germany on May 4, 2026, after injury setbacks, saying the forward is not yet fully ready for the club’s tactical demands. Boniface, currently on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, has endured a disrupted season […]