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Real Sociedad Shock Atlético Madrid On Penalties To Win Fourth Copa Del Rey Title

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Real Sociedad stunned Atlético Madrid in Seville, winning the Copa del Rey after a dramatic penalty shootout. Real Sociedad upset Atlético Madrid to win their fourth Copa del Rey title on Saturday, prevailing 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw following extra time in Seville. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero...

Withdraw NBC Directive Targeting Broadcasters, SERAP Tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC directive, warning it threatens press freedom and imposes unconstitutional censorship ahead of 2027 polls. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the withdrawal of a controversial directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC),...

Shekarau Dumps PDP, Joins APC in Kano Political Shift

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Former Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau defects from PDP to APC, citing consultations and triggering fresh political realignments in the state. Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what observers describe as a significant political development...

APGA Releases 2026 Primary Timetable, Pegs Presidential Form at ₦75m

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

APGA unveils 2026 primary timetable, adopts Option A4, sets presidential form at ₦75m ahead of 2027 elections. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its provisional timetable for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, outlining key dates, processes, and costs for aspirants seeking party tickets....

Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Seal Interline Deal to Boost Global Connectivity

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Turkish Airlines and Air Peace sign interline agreement, enabling seamless travel and expanding connectivity between Nigeria, Africa, and global destinations. Turkish Airlines and Air Peace have signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at enhancing connectivity between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and the wider global aviation network. The agreement...

Dunamis: Dr Enenche, Wife Free Medical Outreach Treats Thousands Across Ebiraland-Okene, Jalingo-Taraba State

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Thousands benefit as the senior pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche and wife, Dr Mrs Becky Enenche took the gospel and goodnews of salvation, healings, deliverance, free medical and welfare ministeration across Ebiraland, Okene in Kogi State and Jalingo, Taraba State respectively. The week long crusade...

Police Arrest Fake JAMB Coordinator In Anambra, Recover Exam Slips

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Police arrest suspected fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra, recover exam slips and documents linked to students. Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake coordinator of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, identified as Eric Nwombu, over alleged impersonation and unlawful possession of examination materials. The...

Scholarship: Nasarawa Speaker Disburses N60m To 1,200 Students, Supports Schools

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Nasarawa Speaker disburses ₦60m scholarship to 1,200 students, distributes exercise books to primary schools across constituency. Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, has disbursed ₦60 million to 1,200 students from Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency studying in tertiary institutions across the country. The disbursement took place in Garaku,...

Soludo Adopts Option A4 For APGA Primaries, Warns Against Bribery

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Soludo introduces Option A4 for APGA primaries, bans bribery and multiple ambitions to strengthen party transparency. Governor of Anambra State and national leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled new guidelines for the party’s forthcoming primaries, announcing the adoption of Option A4 to enhance transparency and...

Enugu West Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Tinubu For Second Term

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Enugu West stakeholders back Mbah, Tinubu for 2027, donate ₦100m for governor’s nomination form. Political stakeholders in Enugu West Senatorial District have endorsed Peter Mbah for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections, alongside President Bola Tinubu. The endorsement was made at a mega rally held at Awgu...

Fresh Rift Rocks ADC as Binani Faces Backlash Over Alleged APC Connection

Rainstorm Forces TCN Shutdown On Ikeja–Osogbo Line As Tower Collapses, Disrupts Power Transmission

NELFUND Disburses N242.4 Billion To 1.38 Million Students As Loan Scheme Expands Nationwide

Real Sociedad Shock Atlético Madrid On Penalties To Win Fourth Copa Del Rey Title

Withdraw NBC Directive Targeting Broadcasters, SERAP Tells Tinubu

Shekarau Dumps PDP, Joins APC in Kano Political Shift

APGA Releases 2026 Primary Timetable, Pegs Presidential Form at ₦75m

Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Seal Interline Deal to Boost Global Connectivity

Dunamis: Dr Enenche, Wife Free Medical Outreach Treats Thousands Across Ebiraland-Okene, Jalingo-Taraba State

Police Arrest Fake JAMB Coordinator In Anambra, Recover Exam Slips

Scholarship: Nasarawa Speaker Disburses N60m To 1,200 Students, Supports Schools

Soludo Adopts Option A4 For APGA Primaries, Warns Against Bribery

Enugu West Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Tinubu For Second Term