The Federal Government has instructed the Nigeria Immigration Service to withdraw or deactivate passports held by individuals who have officially renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who clarified that it applies to persons whose renunciation requests have been formally approved by the President. “This directive applies…
The traditional ruler of Ochia Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, Paulinus Ekwueme, has been killed by gunmen. The attackers reportedly ambushed the monarch at the boundary between Assa and Ochia communities on Friday, April 10, shortly after he returned from an overseas trip earlier in the week. During the assault, the…
The Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area in Delta State, Chief Bright Abeke, has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. He was reportedly abducted on Friday night at about 7:25 p.m. from a hotel located along Owumi Road in Sapele. Sources said the assailants arrived in a Range Rover SUV and fired shots into the air…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has revealed that he underwent throat surgery shortly after his widely discussed interview with Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan. He made this known during an appearance on News Central on Friday, April 11, where he also responded to reactions and criticism that followed the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise will now take place after the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached following a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Babagana Habeeb, a former senatorial candidate from Borno State, to 10 years in prison for supporting terrorist activities. The conviction was delivered on Friday, April 19, 2026, by Justice Peter Lifu, who found Habeeb guilty on a one-count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism brought by the…
The Airport Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspect, George Ikpe, over the alleged theft of high-value equipment from his former workplace, an IT solutions firm. Ikpe was apprehended on April 3 by operatives of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Police Division after an intelligence-led investigation. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the newly completed Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge in Lagos, describing it as a marker of progress and a driver of economic growth in the nation’s commercial centre. The 5.04-kilometre corridor, first conceived during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos governor in 2002, was completed under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It was unveiled alongside other…
Iran is grappling with worsening economic hardship as inflation;already nearing 50 percent before the conflict continues to climb amid weeks of fighting and sustained sanctions pressure. The cost of everyday essentials such as food, medicine, and household goods has surged, with residents reporting sudden price spikes across multiple sectors. One Tehran resident said a basic…
Jim Whittaker, the renowned climber who became the first American to summit Mount Everest, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend at the age of 97. His family described him as a warm and optimistic person who devoted his life to sharing a love of adventure and a deep respect for the natural…
