US forces destroy six Iran boats, down missiles and drones – US admiral
The United States has destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's forces, a top US admiral said Monday.
Awoniyi scores brace as Nottingham Forest defeat Chelsea 3-1
Chelsea FC’s struggles in the Premier League continued on Sunday as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, extending their losing streak to six matches.
Iran Guards deny any commercial ships crossed Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards denied on Monday that any commercial ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military earlier said two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited through the vital waterway.
PDP will produce next president — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 general elections.
Akwa Ibom airport to boost Gulf of Guinea region — Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said the upgraded Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) will benefit not only the state but also Nigeria and the wider Gulf of Guinea region.
Ex-Ondo PDP spokesman, Peretei emerges NDC chairman
Former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kennedy Peretei, has emerged as the pioneer State Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
ADC fixes May 24 for presidential primary
State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have fixed Sunday, May 24, 2026, for the party’s special convention and presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NNPC monthly profit rises 103% as revenue hits N2.77trn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded a 3.5 per cent increase in monthly revenue in March 2026, rising to N2.774 trillion from N2.68 trillion in February, its latest report has shown.
Mali junta leader to assume extra role as defence minister
Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree read on state TV on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks.
Former NUJ Chairman emerges Nasarawa NDC Chairman
By Edwin Philip, LafiaHon. Dogo Shammah, a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa State Council, has been elected Chairman of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Nasarawa State. Shammah emerged alongside a 35-member executive council during the party’s first state congress held at Mosmera Hotel, Lafia, on Monday. Other members of […]
Ijaw Group rejects INC election, demands reversal
The Coalition of Ijaw Interest Groups (CIIG) has rejected the April 13 election into the Ijaw National Congress (INC), describing the exercise as illegitimate and calling for its complete reversal.
