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…
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,…
Dangote Foundation, NNPC Commit N30.5bn to Remi Tinubu’s Food Bank as Total Pledges Surpass N65bn
Major stakeholders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors have pledged over N65 billion in support of the National Community Food Bank Programme, an initiative spearheaded by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to combat hunger and malnutrition nationwide. At the official launch…
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…