Russian Strikes Kill 10 as Ukraine Hits Oil Targets
By Our Correspondent National News – At least 10 people have been killed and 76 injured after fresh Russian drone and missile attacks struck multiple regions across Ukraine, officials confirmed on Sunday. The deadly strikes hit Kherson, Odesa, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy within the past 24 hours, as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War continues to intensify. […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Surge Amid Inflation Spike
By Our Correspondent National News – Sri Lanka has increased fuel prices again on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as inflation continues to rise sharply due to the ongoing Middle East war 2026. The government, through the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, raised petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices nationwide. The move aims to manage supply disruptions and stabilize […]
North-West Governors Reject Talks With Bandits
By Our Correspondent National News – Ahmed Aliyu has declared that governors in Nigeria’s North-West will not negotiate with bandits, insisting that only unconditional surrender will be accepted. He made this known on Saturday in Katsina during the commissioning of the Yandaki–Shinkafi–Kofar Sauri Road project executed by Dikko Umaru Radda. Aliyu stressed that the decision […]
Otu Mourns UNICROSS Crash Victims
By Our Correspondent National News – Governor Bassey Otu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of students and a staff member of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), who lost their lives in a fatal road accident. The incident occurred on Friday night along the Calabar–Itu Highway in Odukpani Local Government Area, […]
1,500 Get Free Medical Care in Kano
By Our Correspondent National News – No fewer than 1,500 women and children benefited from a free medical outreach held in Kano State on May 3, 2026, as part of efforts to improve healthcare access for vulnerable groups. The two-day programme, organised by the Women Leaders Support Advancement Group (WLSA), took place at the Sharada […]
Motorists Demand Action Over Rising Fuel Costs
By Our Correspondent National News – Motorists in Abuja have called on the Federal Government to urgently address the rising cost of petrol, which has worsened economic hardship and disrupted daily transportation. The appeal comes as fuel prices surged in recent months, climbing from about ₦900 per litre in February to between ₦1,364 and ₦1,440 […]
Three Kwara Health Workers Die in Lone Crash
By Our Correspondent National News – Three members of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria lost their lives in a fatal lone accident on Saturday in Kwara State while returning from a Workers’ Day celebration in Ilorin. The crash occurred around 3pm along the Oke-Onigbin–Omu-Aran highway, involving a commercial Mazda bus marked ARP627KY. […]
Carter Efe Rejects Portable’s Rematch Request
By Our Correspondent National News – Carter Efe, Nigerian skitmaker, has ruled out a rematch with Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus after defeating him by unanimous decision at the Chaos in the Ring 4 celebrity boxing event held on Friday night at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The bout, which drew large attention from […]
Lookman Names Reece James as Toughest Defender
By Our Correspondent National News – Ademola Lookman, the Atlético Madrid winger, has identified Chelsea captain Reece James as the toughest defender he has faced in his professional football career, during an interview with ESPN. The Nigerian international, speaking from Europe, reflected on his matches against top Premier League and European defenders, highlighting James’ strength, […]
Falconets Beat Malawi 2-0 U20 World Cup Qualifier
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, Falconets, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, took a major step toward FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualification with a 2-0 victory over Malawi in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria. The match, first leg of the final qualifying round, saw the hosts dominate possession and create multiple […]