Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Resigns
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from his position in the FederalExecutive Council.The resignation was contained in a letter dated Wednesday, April 22, 2026, addressed to President BolaAhmed Tinubu, and routed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.According to the letter, Adelabu’s resignation will take effect on…
APC Postpones Presidential, Governorship Primaries
The All Progressives Congress has postponed its presidential and governorship primaries originallyscheduled for mid-May 2026.The party shifted the presidential primary from May 15 and 16, 2026, to May 23, 2026. Thegovernorship primaries were also adjusted accordingly within the revised timetable. The adjustment was announced on or around Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and widely reported onThursday,…
Buhari’s Son Declares House Of Representatives Bid On Apc Platform
Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intentionto contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections on the platform ofthe All Progressives Congress. The declaration targets the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State.Yusuf Buhari made his intention known in a letter dated…
Man City Defeat Arsenal To Blow EPL Title Race Wide Open
Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Arsenalat the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026.Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute to secure the win for Pep Guardiola’s sideafter a thrilling contest.Rayan Cherki had given City the lead with a brilliant solo effort…
IMF Report Validates Nigerians’ Suffering, Says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the latest assessment by the International MonetaryFund (IMF) only confirms the severe economic hardship and suffering currently being endured byordinary Nigerians.Atiku made the remark in a statement issued on Sunday, April 19, 2026, through his Senior SpecialAssistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu. He criticised the economic policies…
FG Dismisses Claims Of Hidden Spending And Federation Revenue Diversion
The Federal Government has rejected reports alleging “hidden spending” and diversion of federationrevenue, describing them as a misrepresentation of the latest Nigeria Development Update released bythe World Bank.The Federal Ministry of Finance issued a strong rebuttal in a press statement on Sunday, April 19, 2026,signed by the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele. The…
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…
