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Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has left the Peoples Democratic Party and is set to return to the All Progressives Congress following a series of consultations with his political associates. Shekarau announced his decision on Sunday at his residence in Kano, where supporters had gathered after endorsing the move. The development comes shortly after […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the withdrawal of a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as unlawful and a threat to press freedom. In a letter dated April 18, 2026, the group urged the president to instruct the Minister of Information and […]
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to take part in a national Bible reading event this week, in a move that underscores the growing role of religious expression in his administration’s public engagements. According to organisers, the president will deliver a video message from the Oval Office on April 21 as part of the event […]
The Lagos State Butchers Association has expressed concern over the continued increase in cattle prices, warning that the trend is putting pressure on both traders and consumers. The association’s patron, Bamidele Kazeem, said in Lagos that the cost of cows has risen sharply over the past year, with prices now ranging between N2.3 million and […]
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged a fresh attempt to implicate him in criminal activities, warning of what he described as a coordinated effort to damage his reputation and prolong his detention. In a statement issued on Sunday by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, the former governor raised concerns over recent developments, which […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide weather alert, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and potential disruptions to daily activities on Monday, April 20, 2026. In a weather outlook released on Sunday, the agency advised Nigerians to prepare for a shift from hot morning temperatures to volatile atmospheric conditions by the afternoon and […]
The University of Benin has announced that all its degree programmes have received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission, marking a significant milestone for the institution. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, following the release of results from the commission’s accreditation exercise […]
The Nigerian Presidency has issued a sharp rebuttal to critics and opposition figures who claim the nation has stagnated under the current administration. In a spirited defense of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, government officials highlighted Nigeria’s improved standing on the continent, specifically pointing to data that ranks the country […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a sweeping ban on the importation of several goods, including common medicines, food products, and household items, in a move aimed at strengthening local industries and conserving foreign exchange. The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and dated April 1, 2026, outlines 17 categories of items […]
The city of Shreveport, Louisiana, is reeling after a horrific domestic violence rampage on Sunday morning left eight children dead and several others wounded. Police have identified the gunman as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, a former member of the Louisiana Army National Guard, who was killed by law enforcement following a high-speed pursuit. Authorities described […]
