Kane Backs PSG Over Arsenal in UCL Final
By Our Correspondent National News – Harry Kane has predicted that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will defeat Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final scheduled for Saturday in Budapest, Hungary. The Bayern Munich striker said PSG’s status as reigning champions gives them a slight edge, although he acknowledged Arsenal’s impressive form this season. Bayern Munich striker […]
London to Host 2026 Ballon d’Or Ceremony
By Our Correspondent National News – The organisers of the Ballon d’Or have announced that the 2026 edition will be held in London on October 26, 2026. The event marks the 70th anniversary of the first award presented in 1956 to England’s Stanley Matthews. The ceremony will celebrate the world’s best footballers and take place […]
Neymar Doubtful for World Cup Opener
By Our Correspondent National News – Brazil forward Neymar is a major doubt for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after sustaining a grade two calf muscle injury, raising concerns over his availability for the Selecao’s opening match against Morocco on June 13, 2026. The development was confirmed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, by Brazil […]
Oyebanji Mourns Ekiti Monarch Oba Alabi Dies
By Our Correspondent National News – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, describing him as a custodian of history, culture, and traditional wisdom. The governor’s condolence message was issued on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, following […]
Federal High Court Opens Weekend Election Registries
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal High Court of Nigeria has opened its registries on weekends and public holidays for pre-election filings ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move is aimed at meeting strict electoral timelines. The court said the decision was necessary due to constitutional and statutory deadlines guiding election-related cases. […]
Rivers Blue Economy Suffers Regulatory Crisis
By Ogadinma Wokoma, Port Harcourt National News – Rivers State blue economy is facing growing pressure as fisheries director Fibete Adokiye Bibi warns of weak regulations, poor staffing, and rising maritime insecurity affecting the marine sector. He said the absence of effective fisheries laws has allowed illegal industrial trawlers to operate freely in coastal waters. […]
Kwara Police Deny Boko Haram Arrest Rumour
By Our Correspondent National News – The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed viral reports claiming suspected Boko Haram members were arrested in Ilorin, the state capital. Police authorities described the social media reports as false, misleading, and capable of causing panic among residents. The command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, clarified in a statement issued on […]
ADC Primary Shows Democracy Works – David Mark
By Our Correspondent National News – National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, has said the party’s presidential primary election proved that democracy and peaceful political competition can still thrive in Nigeria. Mark made the statement on Wednesday during the official declaration of results at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in […]
Guatemala, US Plan Joint Anti-Drug Strikes
By Our Correspondent National News – Guatemala has agreed to collaborate with the United States on joint military operations targeting drug trafficking groups operating across the Central American nation. The agreement reportedly followed discussions between Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on expanding security cooperation against organised crime networks. According to […]
UN Warns of Record Global Heat by 2031
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Nations has warned that global temperatures may reach new record highs before 2031, raising fresh concerns about climate change and extreme weather across the world. The warning was issued by the World Meteorological Organisation on Thursday in a new climate outlook covering the years 2026 to 2030. […]