President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will decisively defeatbanditry and terrorism in the country. The President made the declaration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, while commissioning the GatewayInternational Cargo Airport and other infrastructure projects in Ogun State.“We will win over banditry and terrorism. I give you the assurance that we will…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukubadistrict, Jos, Plateau State, and in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga, the President described the attacks as “barbaric and cowardly.”…
Céline Dion has announced her return to live performances with a 10-show residency at Paris La DéfenseArena in September and October 2026.The Canadian singer made the announcement on Monday, March 30, 2026, her 58th birthday, in a videomessage shared on social media and aired on French television. It marks her first series of full concertssince…
Canada will increase fees for permanent residence (PR) applications and the right of citizenship feeeffective late March and April 2026.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the adjustments on March 27, 2026, tokeep pace with inflation and support service delivery. Key changes; Effective March 31, 2026.** Right of citizenship fee (adult applicants): increases from $119.75…
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has cast doubt on key details of the much-hyped rematch with Manny Pacquiao,describing the bout as an exhibition and saying the venue is not yet confirmed.Mayweather made the comments on Saturday, March 28, 2026, during a meet-and-greet and autographsession at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Speaking to Vegas Sports Today, the 49-year-old…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied reports claiming he has decided to step asideand retire from active politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election.In a statement issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, by his media office and signed by Paul Ibe, Atikudescribed the circulating claims as “entirely false and deliberately misleading.” The reports…
Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs to pursue thegovernorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 elections.The resignation was officially confirmed on Monday, March 30, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs,through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, issued a brief statement: “The resignation of the HonourableMinister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed.” Tuggar’s spokesperson,…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. About 2,500 delegates in Abuja on Sunday endorsed the 19-member NWC and other national officers. The motion was moved by House Minority…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, marking a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the commission said the directive targets operators whose network performance falls below established standards…
The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said key opposition leaders are expected to formally receive Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the party, in what could mark a significant political realignment. State Chairman of the party, Musa Ungogo, disclosed this in a telephone interview, describing the anticipated defection as a major boost…
