Dickson Chollom, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Barkin Ladi Constituency, has dismissed the continued use of the term “unknown gunmen” to describe recent attacks, stating that those responsible are now identified. Chollom, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Transport, made this known during a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied threatening Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye, stating that his controversial remark was only figurative and not meant to be taken literally. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, April 7, Wike said his comment had been misunderstood and taken out of context. He explained that during…
On Tuesday, April 7, the Federal Government resumed the prosecution of more than 500 suspected terrorists arrested in various parts of the country. At the Federal High Court in Abuja, several defendants were arraigned and convicted, including Shehu Bukar, a father of three, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for supplying goats…
FIFA, the global governing body of football, has launched disciplinary action against Spain’s football federation following anti-Muslim chants during a recent friendly against Egypt. The incident occurred on March 31 at Barcelona’s RCDE Stadium, where a group of supporters were heard chanting, “Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim.” “FIFA has today opened disciplinary proceedings against…
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…
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 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…
A passenger aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight went into labor just moments before landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, April 5. The baby was delivered onboard Caribbean Airlines Flight 005 as the aircraft made its final approach into New York shortly before noon, according to air traffic control audio obtained by CBS…
