At least 14 people have died and dozens more were injured after a bomb detonated on a major highway in southwestern Colombia, in what authorities say is part of a growing wave of violence. The explosion occurred along the Pan-American Highway in the El Túnel area of Cajibío, where an improvised explosive device was set…
Gunmen have killed three people who were returning from a burial in Sati-Ikov Council Ward of Ushongo Local Government Area in Benue State. The attackers struck near the community on Saturday, April 25, 2026. A local resident, who asked to remain anonymous due to fear of reprisals, said two additional victims were abducted during…
The traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in Kwara State, Oba AbdulRahman Fabiyi, has fled his palace and is now living in a remote area on the outskirts of Ilorin due to ongoing security threats in his community. The monarch, who currently resides several hours away from his domain, said he abandoned the palace after repeated attacks…
The Oyo State Government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, including one fatality, and says emergency response measures have been activated to contain the outbreak. At a press briefing, the Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed that affected patients are receiving treatment at designated isolation centres, including the State Infectious Disease Centre and the…
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…
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…
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…
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after a Kaduna State High Court adjourned its ruling on his bail application until the first week of June. The presiding judge, Darius Khobo, fixed the new date on Tuesday, April 21,…
