The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died. Zuru passed away on Monday night, April 6, 2026, in a hospital in Egypt where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. He represented Zuru Constituency in the state assembly. An aide to the state governor on Communication and…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised concerns about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country could be drifting toward a one-party system. In a newsletter titled “The Business of Governance,” Makinde said recent political developments are casting doubt on the strength and balance of the nation’s democratic system. He noted that…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has stated that she would strongly oppose Peter Obi if he becomes president and attempts to serve more than one term. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, April 6, Yesufu stressed that Obi must honor his longstanding promise to serve only a single term if elected. “If Mr. Peter Obi gets…
The Ondo State Police command have arrested a 23-year-old man identified as Emmanuel Usman for allegedly def!ling a 14-year-old girl in the Ijebu Owo area of the state. The victim whose name has been withheld, had on March 29, 2026, visited the police station to report the suspect. According to the police, the…
Following a wave of attacks in Jos, Kaduna, and Benue states over the weekend, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action instead of making what he described as empty promises. In a statement issued on April 6, Atiku referenced Tinubu’s remarks during a meeting with grieving…
A young man was shot dead following a clash between rival cult factions in the Mile 1 axis of Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reportedly triggered by a dispute over a girlfriend. The incident occurred on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, along Abakaliki Street, where factions of the Deybam cult group—identified as BS and D12…
Tony Gonzales is facing new allegations of misconduct following reports that he sent explicit messages to a former campaign staffer. According to the report, text messages from June 2020 allegedly show the congressman repeatedly requesting nude photos from his campaign’s then–political director and making sexually explicit remarks. The unnamed staffer said the messages included…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of attempting to sideline it from the 2027 general elections by withdrawing its recognition. In a statement on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said INEC’s recent actions — including refusing to accept official correspondence from the party —…
A Nigerian national held as an undertrial inmate in an Indian prison has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. The 66-year-old, identified simply as Solomon, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, while receiving treatment at a hospital in Greater Noida. Jail authorities said he had long battled chronic health conditions, including high blood pressure…
Russia has sentenced former Kursk governor Alexei Smirnov to 14 years in prison for corruption tied to the construction of defensive fortifications in the border region. A court in the Kursk region found Smirnov guilty of accepting more than $250,000 in kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts worth about $2.5 million. He was also…
