Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi – a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration – from her post as America’s top law enforcement officer. Trump praised her in a post on Truth Social and…
2027: Millions may lose vote in INEC revalidation plan — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over an alleged plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the move could disenfranchise millions of…
Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples. The new law also criminalises the “promotion” of homosexuality, which includes any public representation and financial…
Tinubu Cancels Ogun Trip, Heads to Jos Over Deadly Attacks
President Bola Tinubu has postponed a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport and will instead travel to Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday to commiserate with the state government and…
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Nigeria’s high commission in South Africa has urged its citizens there to be cautious following an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape province that turned violent. On Monday, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo…
2027: Minister, commissioners, board chairmen, others resign
A wave of resignations has hit Nigeria’s political landscape as ministers, commissioners, board chairmen, and other political appointees step down ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandating all political appointees…
US Congressman warns Nigeria over killing on Christians in Plateau
United States congressman Riley Moore has expressed concern over the recent killings in Plateau State, warning that continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria could strain relations between the two countries. Moore made the statement following reports of a deadly Palm…
Lagos State to resume monthly sanitation exercise from April 25
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced the resumption of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, set to begin on Saturday, 25th April 2026.The exercise will take place on the last Saturday of every month…
Nigerian govt orders one-stop security screening across Nigerian airports
The Federal Government has directed the implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system to enhance security at Nigerian airports. Mr Ahmadu Danjuma, the Acting Regional Manager, North Central, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), disclosed this in an interview with…
14 suspected terrorists arrested in borno
Nigerian troops have arrested 14 suspected terrorists during a coordinated security operation in Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle insurgent networks in the North-East. The arrests were carried out during intelligence-led operations targeting individuals believed to be…