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NNPC Completes OB3 River Niger Crossing, Boosting Nigeria’s Gas Capacity to 2 Billion scf/day

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
NNPC Completes OB3 River Niger Crossing, Boosting Nigeria’s Gas Capacity to 2 Billion scf/day
NNPC Limited has announced the successful completion of the OB3 Gas Pipeline River Niger crossing, a major infrastructure milestone achieved using advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) technology. - Continue reading →

Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Ruling in ADC Leadership Crisis, Reinstates Party Executive

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Ruling in ADC Leadership Crisis, Reinstates Party Executive
The Supreme Court has set aside a Court of Appeal judgment concerning the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), effectively restoring the party’s executive faction. - Continue reading →


Bimbo Ademoye Confronts Extortion Attempt on Film Set, Video Sparks Outrage Online

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Bimbo Ademoye Confronts Extortion Attempt on Film Set, Video Sparks Outrage Online
A viral video shows Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye standing her ground against a group of local boys who allegedly disrupted her outdoor movie shoot in Lagos and demanded money described as “settlement.” - Continue reading →

University Shutdown Looms as SSANU, NASU Begin Nationwide Strike Over Failed Allowance Talks

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
University Shutdown Looms as SSANU, NASU Begin Nationwide Strike Over Failed Allowance Talks
Federal universities across Nigeria are set for major disruption as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have announced a nationwide strike beginning May 1, 2026. - Continue reading →

APC Extends 2027 Nomination Form Deadlines Amid Rush by Aspirants Nationwide

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
APC Extends 2027 Nomination Form Deadlines Amid Rush by Aspirants Nationwide
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 General Elections. - Continue reading →


Major APC Governorship Aspirant Withdraws from Lagos Race, Cites Party Unity and Leadership Alignment

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Major APC Governorship Aspirant Withdraws from Lagos Race, Cites Party Unity and Leadership Alignment
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor) has officially withdrawn from the 2027 Lagos State governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing party unity and alignment with leadership decisions. - Continue reading →

Tinubu Nominates Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as New Minister of Power After Adelabu’s Exit

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Tinubu Nominates Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as New Minister of Power After Adelabu’s Exit
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu. - Continue reading →

Ugandan-American Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Four Toddlers in Kampala Kindergarten Attack

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Ugandan-American Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Four Toddlers in Kampala Kindergarten Attack
A Ugandan-American man, Christopher Okello Onyum, has been sentenced to death after being convicted of stabbing four young children at a kindergarten in Kampala, Uganda. - Continue reading →

Arsenal Hold Atletico Madrid to 1-1 Draw in UCL Semi-Final First Leg, Extend Historic Unbeaten Run

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Arsenal Hold Atletico Madrid to 1-1 Draw in UCL Semi-Final First Leg, Extend Historic Unbeaten Run
Arsenal secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash at the Metropolitano in Spain. - Continue reading →

FG Moves to Deregister ‘Non-Performing’ Political Parties, Says INEC Must Act on Constitution

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
FG Moves to Deregister ‘Non-Performing’ Political Parties, Says INEC Must Act on Constitution
The Federal Government, through the Attorney General of the Federation, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that political parties with no electoral success should not continue to exist under the law. - Continue reading →

Bandits Kill Father and 8-Year-Old Daughter, Abduct 17 People in Deadly Sokoto Night Raid

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Bandits Kill Father and 8-Year-Old Daughter, Abduct 17 People in Deadly Sokoto Night Raid
Armed bandits have killed a father and his 8-year-old daughter during a violent overnight attack on Garin Faji hamlet in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. - Continue reading →

Olawepo-Hashim Urges Tinubu to Shift Party Primaries to September, Warns of Democracy Risks”

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Olawepo-Hashim Urges Tinubu to Shift Party Primaries to September, Warns of Democracy Risks”
A political storm is brewing as former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has written President Bola Tinubu, urging him to step in and push Nigeria’s party primaries to September. - Continue reading →

Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens: Borrowing for Consumption Is ‘Economic Cancer’ - New Warning Sparks Outrage

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens: Borrowing for Consumption Is ‘Economic Cancer’ - New Warning Sparks Outrage
A strong critique of Nigeria’s rising debt profile argues that the government is increasingly borrowing for consumption instead of productive investment. - Continue reading →

Car Gutted by Fire at Kwara Hotel as Electrical Fault Suspected in Late-Night Blaze

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Car Gutted by Fire at Kwara Hotel as Electrical Fault Suspected in Late-Night Blaze
A Honda Accord was completely destroyed after a fire broke out at E-Phoenix Hotel in the Tanke Junction area of Ilorin South, Kwara State, late Wednesday night. - Continue reading →

LIV Golf Faces Uncertain Future as Saudi Arabia Reportedly Plans to Pull Financial Support After Season

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
LIV Golf Faces Uncertain Future as Saudi Arabia Reportedly Plans to Pull Financial Support After Season
Reports from BBC Sport suggest that Saudi Arabia may withdraw financial backing from LIV Golf after this season, raising serious doubts about the future of the breakaway golf league. - Continue reading →

Major Power Disruption Looms as Egbin Plant Shutdown and Transmission Failure Trigger Lagos Blackout Fears

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Major Power Disruption Looms as Egbin Plant Shutdown and Transmission Failure Trigger Lagos Blackout Fears
A major fault at the Egbin Power Plc, combined with a transmission line failure on the Osogbo–Ikeja West 330kV network, has sparked fears of prolonged electricity shortages across Lagos and nearby areas. - Continue reading →

Ashley Young Announces Retirement After 23-Year Career, Set for Emotional Final Game

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Ashley Young Announces Retirement After 23-Year Career, Set for Emotional Final Game
Veteran defender Ashley Young has announced he will retire from professional football after an impressive 23-year career, with his final appearance expected for Ipswich Town. - Continue reading →

Panic on Ilorin–Igbeti Road as Moro Bridge Collapses, Disrupts Traffic and Trade”

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Panic on Ilorin–Igbeti Road as Moro Bridge Collapses, Disrupts Traffic and Trade”
A major transport link in Kwara State has been thrown into chaos after the Moro Bridge along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway collapsed in the early hours of Thursday, reportedly due to the weight of a heavy-duty truck. - Continue reading →

Oil Magnate Bags Honorary Doctorate, Vows Expanded Community Impact in Akwa Ibom

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Oil Magnate Bags Honorary Doctorate, Vows Expanded Community Impact in Akwa Ibom
Billionaire businessman Muhammad Indimi has renewed his commitment to community development in Akwa Ibom State following an honorary doctorate award from Akwa Ibom State University. - Continue reading →

1,000 Youths Per State: Institute Unveils Nationwide Skills Training, Startup Support Plan

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
1,000 Youths Per State: Institute Unveils Nationwide Skills Training, Startup Support Plan
The Coastland Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies (CIES) has announced an ambitious plan to train at least 1,000 graduates across all 36 states and the FCT in practical and digital skills. - Continue reading →

Mikel Picks Surprise Chelsea Boss: Ex-Teammate Filipe Luís Backed Over Fabregas for Manager Role

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Mikel Picks Surprise Chelsea Boss: Ex-Teammate Filipe Luís Backed Over Fabregas for Manager Role
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has weighed in on Chelsea’s managerial search, dismissing Cesc Fàbregas as a potential option for now, while backing Filipe Luís as a more suitable candidate. - Continue reading →

ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike Across South-East, South-South Varsities Over Unpaid Allowances

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike Across South-East, South-South Varsities Over Unpaid Allowances
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Calabar Zone has issued a strong warning of a looming indefinite strike in several state-owned universities, citing unpaid allowances, salary delays, and failure to implement long-standing agreements. - Continue reading →

2027 Elections: Cross River Youth Group Unveils 14 Endorsed Candidates, Warns Parties Against Imposition

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
2027 Elections: Cross River Youth Group Unveils 14 Endorsed Candidates, Warns Parties Against Imposition
A youth advocacy group, Cross River State Youth in Politics for Good Governance, has endorsed 14 candidates for various state and federal positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. - Continue reading →

Nigeria Signs Deal for 50,000 Solar AI Smart Streetlights and Africa’s First Distributed AI Data Network

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria Signs Deal for 50,000 Solar AI Smart Streetlights and Africa’s First Distributed AI Data Network
The Katsina State government has signed a major agreement with Conflow Power Group and Mora Energy to deploy 50,000 solar-powered smart streetlights known as “iLamp,” alongside the establishment of Africa’s first distributed AI data center. - Continue reading →

Court Awards Over ₦1 Billion to Former NIRSAL Executive in Landmark Judgment

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Court Awards Over ₦1 Billion to Former NIRSAL Executive in Landmark Judgment
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Plc (NIRSAL) to pay over ₦1.08 billion in unpaid allowances, entitlements, and terminal benefits to its former Executive Director, Kennedy Nwaruh. - Continue reading →

Bianca Ojukwu Takes Over Foreign Affairs Ministry, Pledges Stronger Global Push for Nigeria

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Bianca Ojukwu Takes Over Foreign Affairs Ministry, Pledges Stronger Global Push for Nigeria
Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for her appointment and pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s international relations. - Continue reading →

From Sambisa to Graduation: Chibok Girls Turn Pain into Triumph at American University of Nigeria

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
From Sambisa to Graduation: Chibok Girls Turn Pain into Triumph at American University of Nigeria
Twelve years after the tragic abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, 12 survivors are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria in Yola, marking a powerful story of resilience and recovery. - Continue reading →

NUC Gives Green Light: Achievers University Secures Full Accreditation for 7 New Courses

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
NUC Gives Green Light: Achievers University Secures Full Accreditation for 7 New Courses
Achievers University has received full accreditation approval from the National Universities Commission for seven academic programmes, marking a major boost to its academic standing. - Continue reading →

Burnley Shock as Scott Parker Steps Down After Relegation Nightmare Season

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Burnley Shock as Scott Parker Steps Down After Relegation Nightmare Season
Burnley Football Club has confirmed the departure of head coach Scott Parker following the club’s relegation from the Premier League, with both parties agreeing to part ways by mutual consent. - Continue reading →

Comedian Shanks Sparks Debate With Bold Take on Money and Motivation

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Comedian Shanks Sparks Debate With Bold Take on Money and Motivation
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Shanks has triggered widespread online reactions after revealing his unconventional motivation for success. - Continue reading →

2027 Politics Heat Up: Obi-Kwankwaso Allies Push Southern Ticket as Opposition Battles Over Zoning and Unity

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
2027 Politics Heat Up: Obi-Kwankwaso Allies Push Southern Ticket as Opposition Battles Over Zoning and Unity
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, political discussions are intensifying as supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso call for a Southern presidential candidate under a possible opposition coalition. - Continue reading →

Ibadan Tragedy Sparks Chaos: Motorcyclist Dies During Police Stop-and-Search, Outpost Set Ablaze

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Ibadan Tragedy Sparks Chaos: Motorcyclist Dies During Police Stop-and-Search, Outpost Set Ablaze
Tension erupted in Moniya, Ibadan after a 35-year-old motorcyclist, Sanni Salisu, reportedly died following a medical emergency during a police stop-and-search operation. - Continue reading →

Outrage in Sokoto: Killing of Teenage Volunteer Teacher Triggers Community Demands for Justice

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Outrage in Sokoto: Killing of Teenage Volunteer Teacher Triggers Community Demands for Justice
Tension and grief have gripped the Minanata community in Sokoto following the death of 15-year-old volunteer teacher Malam Usman Halilu, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice. - Continue reading →

Naira Holds Steady: Currency Stabilizes Against Dollar as Markets Watch CBN Moves

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Naira Holds Steady: Currency Stabilizes Against Dollar as Markets Watch CBN Moves
The Nigerian Naira showed relative stability on April 30, 2026, trading around N1,375.07 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market hovered between N1,380 and N1,390 in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Kano. - Continue reading →

Baba-Ahmed Shakes Up Politics: Former Labour Party VP Candidate Joins PRP in Major Realignment

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Baba-Ahmed Shakes Up Politics: Former Labour Party VP Candidate Joins PRP in Major Realignment
Former vice presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has officially joined the Peoples Redemption Party, a move the party describes as a “new dawn” for its political mission. - Continue reading →

IGP Orders Dismissal: Police Officers to Face Trial Over Fatal Shooting in Delta State

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
IGP Orders Dismissal: Police Officers to Face Trial Over Fatal Shooting in Delta State
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered disciplinary action and prosecution against officers involved in the fatal shooting of civilian Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. - Continue reading →

Federal Government Declares May 1 Public Holiday to Mark International Workers’ Day

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Federal Government Declares May 1 Public Holiday to Mark International Workers’ Day
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in celebration of International Workers’ Day. - Continue reading →

Concerns Rise Over Nigeria’s Borrowing Strategy Under Tinubu

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Concerns Rise Over Nigeria’s Borrowing Strategy Under Tinubu
As Nigeria ramps up borrowing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a heated debate is emerging over how those funds are being used. - Continue reading →

I Wish I Were a Man: Phyna Sparks Debate on Gender Pressure, Freedom, and Double Standards

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
I Wish I Were a Man: Phyna Sparks Debate on Gender Pressure, Freedom, and Double Standards
Reality TV star Phyna has stirred widespread conversation after saying she sometimes wishes she were a man, citing the pressures and restrictions placed on women in society. - Continue reading →

Integrity in Action: Lagos Airport Staff Returns $1,700, Passports to Relieved Traveler

Posted on Thu 30th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Integrity in Action: Lagos Airport Staff Returns $1,700, Passports to Relieved Traveler
A commendable act at Murtala Muhammed International Airport has earned praise after staff member Frank Omorojie returned a lost purse containing $1,700, passports, and a credit card to its rightful owner. - Continue reading →