•Former ADC national chairman, Ralph Nwosu A former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, says only the party can save the country from its challenges. Nwosu said this during an interview on Channels Television today. “If you check from the ADC DNA, the best party and the only party that can […]
•American flag The United States Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing a worsening security situation across Nigeria. In an updated travel advisory issued yesterday, the department said the directive took effect from April 8, 2026, warning Ame...
•Tinubu and World Bank logo The World Bank has cautioned the Tinubu-led federal government against embarking on flamboyant spending as Nigeria reaps bountifully from higher oil prices driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East. With the shortage of petroleum products due to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Africa’s richest man, Aliko ...
•Arthur Okonkwo The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has switched international allegiance to represent Nigeria in future matches. The Wrexham AFC first-choice goalkeeper’s change of association from England was approved on April 6 and has been listed on FIFA’s official platf...
•Tinubu and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Several African and Caribbean countries, including Nigeria and Jamaica, could face visa restrictions to the UK if Reform UK wins the next general election. The proposed policy targets nations that formally demand reparations for slavery. As reported by the Daily Mail yesterday, Home Affairs spoke...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the 16 countries that will compete at the 2026 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Nigeria notably missing from the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Nigeria’s absence follows their elimination in the WAFU Zone B qualifiers, where the Golden Eaglets suffered a 2-0 ...
•Terrorists The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has alleged that 1,402 Christians were killed across Nigeria within the last 96 days. It also stated that no fewer than 1,800 others were abducted within the same period, according to its report covering January 1 to April 6, 2026, reports The Guardian. [&...
•Peter Obi As Christians across the country commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast despite the nation’s prevailing economic and governance challenges. In an Easter message addressed to citizens, Obi acknowledged the difficult times many families ...
•Permanent Voters Card The Chief Imam of Al-Furqan Mosque in Kano, Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its directive that all voters’ cards must be revalidated within stipulated days. The cleric who is also the President of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), gave the war...
•Roadside food market in Nigeria The European Union (EU) has raised concern over Nigeria’s growing food waste crisis, revealing that the country loses an estimated 38 million tonnes of food annually, more than any other country on the African continent. Speaking in Abuja during the commemoration of this year’s International Zero Waste Day, the...

