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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
