Indonesia condemns attacks on peacekeepers, urges UN action
Indonesia condemns attacks on peacekeepers, urges UN action Indonesian soldier Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon personnel who was killed in an artillery attack in Lebanon, is comforted a day after his death at her home in…
Widows in Jos Protest Killings, Reject Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections
A group of widows in Jos have staged a protest over the continued wave of violence in Plateau State, vowing not to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The women, who lost their husbands and relatives…
Ebonyi monarch shot dead in his palace
Unknown Gunmen have killed the traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community, Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, HRH Jesophat Ikegwu. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in his palace. Sources in the community told News Express that the gunmen invaded…
14-year-old Nigerian shot dead in UK
A 14-year-old British-Nigerian, Eghosa Ogbebor, has been shot dead in the Woolwich area of London, with three teenagers arrested in connection with the incident. London Metropolitan Police confirmed the killing in a statement issued on Friday, noting that officers were…
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Democracy “kills” and the people of Burkina Faso must “forget” it, the country’s military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television.Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, suggested most Africans do not…
Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
Cuba has begun releasing prisoners after saying it would free 2,010 as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture” while facing continued pressure from the US.More than 20 inmates emerged from La Lima prison in eastern Havana, crying and hugging relatives who…
FG Declares April 3, 6 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration
The federal government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to enable Christians across the country celebrate Easter. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the…
Tinubu orders 5,000 surveillance cameras after Jos killings
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed the installation of more than 5,000 surveillance cameras across Plateau State in response to the recent killings in Jos. The directive was issued during a meeting with political and traditional leaders in Jos, coming…
Another Kano Lawmaker Defects to ADC
Hon. Murktar Umar, the representative for Tarauni Federal Constituency in Kano, has announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a public statement, Hon. Umar confirmed his resignation from the NNPP,…
Onuachu builds $450,000 health centre for Imo hometown
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is personally funding the construction of a modern health centre valued at approximately $450,000 in his hometown of Amakohia, Owerri West, Imo State. The Trabzonspor forward, who initiated the project during a recent visit to…