Kareem Picks Oyo APC Governorship Form
By Our Correspondent National News – The race for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State gathered momentum over the weekend as Dr Adewale Kolapo Kareem, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, officially obtained the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms in Abuja. Kareem’s move signals his formal entry into the contest, joining […]
Kano Reaffirms Press Freedom Commitment
By Our Correspondent National News – The Kano State Government has renewed its commitment to press freedom and ethical journalism as part of activities marking the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. In a statement released on Sunday, May 3, and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, the administration of Governor […]
85% Crimes Against Journalists Go Unpunished — UN
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over global press safety, revealing that about 85% of crimes committed against journalists remain unresolved. This was disclosed by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on May 3, 2026, during the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The annual event highlights the importance […]
Musk-OpenAI Trial Intensifies in Week Two
By Our Correspondent National News – The high-stakes legal battle between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has entered its second week in a California courtroom, drawing global attention. The case, which began in late April 2026 in Oakland, centers on Musk’s attempt to force OpenAI back into its original non-profit structure. […]
Pastor Omakwu Begs Wike Over Jabi Lake
By Our Correspondent National News – Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre, Sarah Omakwu, has publicly appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to halt plans to allocate the Jabi Lake recreation zone for private development. The plea, made in a viral video on Sunday, showed Omakwu kneeling on the pulpit, […]
US Escorts Ships as Iran Warns on Hormuz
By Our Correspondent National News – Tensions escalated on Monday as Iran warned the United States against interfering in the Strait of Hormuz, describing any such move as a violation of the ongoing ceasefire. The warning followed an announcement by US President Donald Trump that American forces would begin escorting commercial vessels through the strategic […]
Pate Declines Bauchi Governorship Bid 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has explained why he will not contest the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State, despite growing calls from supporters urging him to run. Speaking in a video message on Sunday, Pate said his decision was driven by the need […]
LP Fixes Presidential Form at ₦50m
By Our Correspondent National News – The Labour Party has set its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined ₦50 million ahead of the 2027 general elections, outlining a detailed timetable for its 2026 primaries. The announcement was made on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, who said the […]
Tinubu Celebrates Team Nigeria on 15th Wrestling Title
By Our Correspondent National News – Bola Tinubu has praised Team Nigeria for securing a historic 15th continental title at the African Wrestling Championships held in Alexandria, Egypt, on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The President, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended the wrestlers for their discipline, consistency, and outstanding performance, […]
Why Most World Maps Distort Reality
Did You Know? Many widely used world maps are not as accurate as they appear, largely due to the limitations of projecting a spherical Earth onto a flat surface. The most common example is the Mercator projection, a mapping method introduced in 1569 that remains popular in classrooms, atlases, and online platforms. While it preserves […]