The Cross River State Government says it has identified and isolated 10 individuals who had contact with a Chinese national linked to a new COVID-19 case in the country. The state epidemiologist, Inyang Ekpenyong, said the individuals were traced during contact tracing efforts by health officials. She explained that her team also visited the patient’s…
Adebayo Adelabu has resigned from his role as Minister of Power. In a letter dated April 22 and addressed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his resignation will take effect on April 30, as he prepares to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. He explained that his decision was guided by provisions in the…
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the killing of an Anglican cleric, Emmanuel Ezeokwe. The attack occurred on April 21, 2026, in Zinai Village, Bolki, within Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Police spokesperson Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje confirmed that suspected gunmen stormed the community and shot the cleric.…
A high school coach is facing multiple sex crime charges involving alleged inappropriate contact with a student following her sudden resignation. According to WBMA, former Cold Springs High School basketball coach Paige Adams, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, April 22. She is accused of engaging in sexual activities with a student. Adams faces several…
Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that efforts to end the war with Russia must not be put on hold while tensions involving Iran continue, emphasizing the urgency of ongoing peace negotiations. In an interview with CNN, Zelensky said he remains open to a ceasefire with Russia but does not expect quick progress, noting that U.S.…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Abuja on April 22. Presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga shared photos of the visit online later in the day but did not disclose the purpose of the meeting.
A minor cabinet reshuffle has been approved within the Federal Executive Council (FEC), according to a memo signed by George Akume. The memo announced the exit of two cabinet members, Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, with their replacements already named. Edun, who served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has alerted Nigerians over what it described as an increasing waves of attack on its image by criminal characters parading themselves as officers of the Commission in different guises. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 21, the agency said intelligence available to the Commission showed that…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, have launched an investigation into a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association. Anoruo, who runs a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by…
A staff of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Jessey A. Audu, has slumped and d!ed on his way to work. A staff member of the NUT, Ibrahim Adamu, said the incident happened at Gwahaon in Gwagalada Area Council on Tuesday, April 21. Adamu said the…
