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…
Seun Okinbaloye, a host on Channels Television, has stated that he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike following the minister’s controversial remarks. Wike had earlier sparked outrage after saying he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” the journalist over comments suggesting that a one-party system could endanger Nigeria’s democracy. The remark drew widespread…
Bandits have abducted nine residents and injured two others in Chacho community, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A relative of one of the victims, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attackers invaded the village around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2026. He explained that the gunmen gained…
All Catholic masses in Dubai have been suspended as tensions escalate across the Middle East, with churches citing safety concerns ahead of Easter. St Francis of Assisi Church announced that all services are cancelled until further notice in compliance with government directives, as the area has reportedly been affected by missile and drone activity…
Cuba announced on Saturday morning, April 3, that it plans to release 2,010 prisoners, describing the move as a “humanitarian gesture” amid ongoing pressure from the United States. The announcement was shared by the Cuban Embassy in the U.S. via social media, with officials linking the decision to the observance of Holy Week rather than…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by politician and publisher Omoyele Sowore against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director General, and Meta Platforms Incorporated. Delivering judgment on Thursday, April 2, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled against Sowore on all counts, refused the reliefs he sought, and…
Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II encountered a technical issue with their spacecraft toilet just hours after launch, forcing them to rely on backup systems temporarily. Mission specialist Christina Koch first alerted mission control after noticing a blinking fault light early in the 10-day mission. NASA later confirmed the problem was caused by a controller fault…
United Kingdom is set to host high-level talks with about 35 countries to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route disrupted by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The virtual meeting will be chaired by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and will include representatives from countries such as France, Germany,…
