Jandor Eyes 2027 Lagos Race, Says No APC Endorsement Yet
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said that Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has not officially declared interest in the 2027 governorship race. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Jandor also stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not endorsed any aspirant […]
Louisiana Father Kills Eight Children in Deadly Domestic Shooting
A Louisiana man fatally shot eight children—seven of them his own—in a devastating attack Sunday morning that unfolded across two homes in a Shreveport neighborhood, police said. Two women, including the suspect’s wife and the mother of his children, were also shot and remain in critical condition, according to Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon. […]
Hundreds of Tankers Stranded as Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of commercial vessels remain stranded on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed the vital shipping route on April 18, halting traffic and leaving crews facing dangerous conditions, including reports of gunfire and distress at sea. The Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes—is widely regarded […]
FBI, Justice Department Expand Hiring Efforts Amid Workforce Shortages
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice are ramping up recruitment efforts to address staffing shortages following a wave of departures over the past year, implementing changes that some current and former officials say could lower long-standing hiring standards. According to sources familiar with the process, the FBI has launched social media […]
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure Over Mandelson Appointment Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing political pressure as he confronts a deepening crisis surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K.’s ambassador to Washington. Starmer is expected to face intense scrutiny in Parliament after it emerged that Mandelson—who had prior associations with Jeffrey Epstein—was appointed despite reportedly failing security vetting checks. […]
FG Denies Revenue Diversion, Says FAAC Deductions Are Lawful
The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging the diversion of Federation Account revenues, insisting that deductions from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) are lawful and do not amount to illegal or hidden spending. In a statement, the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said claims that large portions of federation earnings are being […]
Amnesty Condemns NBC Directive, Warns Against Media Gagging
Amnesty International has condemned a directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an “outrageous and desperate attempt” to silence journalists in Nigeria. In a statement reacting to the NBC’s April 17, 2026 notice to broadcasters, the rights organisation said the commission lacks the authority to dictate how journalists perform their professional […]
Gov. Uba Sani Highlights Reforms, Security Gains in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has said Kaduna State is witnessing steady progress in security, infrastructure, and economic development since he assumed office in 2023. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations during the Nigeria Public Relations Week, Croc City 2026, the governor noted that he inherited a state burdened by insecurity, […]
FG Bans Import of Key Goods from Non-ECOWAS Countries
The Federal Government has banned the importation of poultry products, cement, pharmaceuticals, and several agricultural goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This is contained in a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, dated April 1, 2026. According to […]
Hungary’s New Leader Faces Challenge of Dismantling Orbán-Era System
Hungary’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, is moving quickly to confront the political system built over 16 years by his predecessor, Viktor Orban, after securing a decisive electoral victory. Just days after taking office, Magyar publicly criticized Hungary’s president—widely seen as aligned with Orbán—calling for his resignation. He also shared footage of a meeting […]
