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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The commission had earlier announced that the exercise would commence on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a one-year contract worth $1.2 million with aWashington-based lobbying firm to improve his international image and strengthen advocacy efforts inthe United States.The contract with Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. was formally executed on March 9 and 10, 2026, andregistered with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration…
The Nigerian Senate has intensified efforts to reform and revitalise the country’s agricultural collegesand research institutions by seeking technical support, technology transfer, and collaboration fromChina, India, and the European Union (EU).The initiative is being driven by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, chairedby Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli (APC, Oyo South). In recent weeks,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing legacydebts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a major intervention aimed at stabilising the industry and improvingelectricity supply nationwide.The approval was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, by the Special Adviser tothe President on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he will fully support and endorse whoeveremerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 generalelections. Atiku made the pledge on Friday, April 3, 2026, while speaking during an interview. He emphasised unitywithin the party, stating that all qualified aspirants should be…
