Atiku Slams NBC Advisory As Threat To Press Freedom
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) overits recent advisory and enforcement actions against broadcast stations, describing them as a “nakedattempt to gag the media” and a serious threat to press freedom in Nigeria. Atiku made the remarks in a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He reacted to…
Pope Dismisses Rumours Of Feud With Trump, Citing Desire For Peace
Pope Leo XIV has downplayed rumours of a personal feud with US President Donald Trump, insisting it is“not in my interest at all” to engage in a debate with him and that he will continue preaching the Gospelmessage of peace.The pontiff made the remarks on Saturday, April 18, 2026, while speaking to journalists aboard thepapal…
Scores Killed In Yobe State, As NAF Confirms Airstrike On Terrorists
Civil society organisations and security experts have expressed strong displeasure at the airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border, which reportedly killed over 200 people, mostly traders, and left many others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Jilli Market, located between Gubio and Geidam local…
Pope Condemns Iran War, Demands Peace Negotiations
Pope Leo XIV has issued his strongest condemnation yet of the “delusion of omnipotence” he believes is fueling the US-Israel war in Iran, demanding political leaders halt hostilities and negotiate for peace.The pontiff presided over an evening prayer service in St Peter’s Basilica at the weekend, coinciding with the start of face-to-face negotiations between the…
Iran Stands Firm, As Trump Directs US Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy will begin at 10 am this morning the blockading “any ships” trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said yesterday, after talks to make Iran open the critical ship passage failed at the weekend. Trump also threatened to bomb Iran’s water treatment facilities as well as…
Atiku Condemns Yobe Air Strike, Demands Accountability For Civilian Deaths
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned a Nigerian Air Force airstrike that hit JilliMarket along the Borno–Yobe border, describing the incident as a “devastating failure” that resulted insignificant civilian casualties.The strike occurred on Saturday night, April 11, 2026, during a military operation under Operation HadinKai targeting suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. Reports…
ADC Accuses INEC of Bias, Party To Go Ahead With Convention
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias and interference in the affairs of opposition parties, stating that the commission is working to keep President Bola Tinubu in power beyond 2027 at all costs.Atiku asserted during an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The allegation came as…
Trump threatens China with 50% tariff if it helps Iran
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will impose a 50% tariff on Chinese goods ifBeijing provides military assistance or weapons to Iran.Trump made the threat on Sunday, April 12, 2026, during an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday MorningFutures with Maria Bartiromo.” He said: “If we catch them doing that, they get a…
Putin Calls Iran President, Offers Support After US Talks Fail
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President MasoudPezeshkian on Sunday, April 12, 2026, offering Russia’s readiness to mediate and support diplomaticefforts to resolve the Middle East crisis following the collapse of direct talks between the United Statesand Iran.According to the Kremlin readout, Putin emphasised his readiness to “further facilitate the search…
US Commends Nigeria Over 386 Terrorism Convictions
The United States has welcomed Nigeria’s successful prosecution and conviction of 386 terrorismsuspects in a recent mass trial, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening accountability and justice in the fight against terrorism.The commendation was issued on Sunday, April 12, 2026, by Massad Boulos, US Senior Advisor for Araband African Affairs. In a statement…
