Thai Authorities Arrest Teen With 30 Tortoises
By Our Correspondent National News – Thai authorities in Bangkok have arrested a 19-year-old Taiwanese woman at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected Indian star tortoises valued at about $9,000, taped under her clothing while attempting to board a flight to Taipei. The arrest took place during routine departure checks as officers monitored […]
PRP Welcomes Baba-Ahmed into Party Fold
By Our Correspondent National News – The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Hakeem Baba-Ahmed into its political fold, describing the development as a significant boost to its reform-driven agenda in Nigeria. The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday, April 30, 2026, through a statement signed by the […]
US Lawmaker Faults Tinubu Over Security Aid Review
By Our Correspondent National News – US lawmaker Riley Moore, representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over alleged failure to comply with conditions attached to United States security assistance to Nigeria. The issue was raised in a post on X on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, where Moore urged […]
Atiku’s US Lobby Firm Warns Tinubu Over Sanctions Threat
By Our Correspondent National News – A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has issued a warning against President Bola Tinubu’s administration over alleged insecurity and electoral integrity concerns in Nigeria, stating that it is briefing United States officials on the situation while advocating possible sanctions if conditions worsen. The firm said it is engaged […]
Otti’s Aide Urges Journalists Objectivity, Press Freedom
By Our Correspondent National News – Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has urged journalists in Abia State to uphold objectivity in their reportage while strengthening press freedom during a meeting with the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Umuahia on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. […]
Reps Advance 50-Year Economic Plan Bill
By Our Correspondent National News – The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing a 50-year national economic development plan for Nigeria spanning 2026 to 2076. The legislation, sponsored by Amobi Ogah, seeks to establish a long-term framework designed to guide economic policies across multiple administrations and reduce the frequent policy […]
Africa Key to Future Global AI Economy
By Our Correspondent National News – Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Chief Executive Officer of ELIN Group, has declared that Africa will play a central role in shaping the future of the global Artificial Intelligence economy. She made this known on April 25, 2026, during the UNLEASH Global Business Conference 2026 held at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center […]
Osimhen Gets Support Amid Mercedes Dispute
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has received widespread support from fans following reports of a legal dispute with Mercedes-Benz over an alleged unpaid car lease. The issue, reportedly filed in Milan by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia, claims the striker defaulted on payments tied to a Mercedes GLE hybrid SUV […]
Arsenal Hold Atletico to 1-1 Draw in UCL Semi-final
By Our Correspondent National News – Arsenal FC secured a crucial 1-1 away draw against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash on April 29, 2026, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The match featured Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, who started for Atlético but failed to score despite […]
Mikel Rejects Fabregas, Backs Filipe Luis
By Our Correspondent National News – Former John Obi Mikel has dismissed Cesc Fàbregas as a leading contender for the Chelsea FC managerial position, instead endorsing Filipe Luís as the better option. Mikel made this known via his Obi One Podcast, as Chelsea continue their search for a new manager following the dismissal of Liam […]