Atiku Condemns Jilli Airstrike, Demands Accountability Over Civilian Deaths
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent airstrike on Jilli market along the Yobe–Borno border that reportedly killed scores of traders, describing the incident as a “devastating failure.” The former vice-president said the strike, which targeted insurgents, resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerians amid ongoing military operations. […]
Ibadan Throne: Makinde, Olubadan Deny Fayose’s Removal Claim
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, have denied reports alleging a plan to remove the monarch, describing the claim as false and baseless. Both leaders, through their media aides on Sunday, rejected the allegation and criticised former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, who made the claim. Fayose had alleged in a post on […]
ADC Crisis: Supreme Court Fixes April 14 for David Mark Appeal
Nigeria’s Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal filed by former Senate President David Mark over the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court fixed April 14 for the hearing of the appeal marked SC/CV/180/2026, involving Mark and other parties, including Nafiu Bala Gombe, the ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, the Independent […]
Tambuwal Blasts Tinubu Over Alleged Opposition Weakening Strategy
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of future elections. Tambuwal made the allegation while speaking to journalists on Saturday night after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its state congress in Sokoto. He claimed that the president is deliberately working to […]
Trump Unveils Designs for Proposed Triumphal Arch on National Mall
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday revealed official architectural renderings for a proposed triumphal arch he plans to add to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The monument would be located at the end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near Arlington National Cemetery, according to project details. Design plans were released alongside the president’s announcement […]
Boy, 9, Rescued After Being Kept in Van Since 2024 in Eastern France
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after allegedly being confined for months inside his father’s utility van in eastern France, authorities said. The child has been hospitalized, while his father has been taken into custody. Police were alerted on Monday by a neighbor in the village of Hagenbach, near the Swiss and German borders, who […]
Polls Open in Hungary as Orban Faces Toughest Challenge in Years
Voters in Hungary headed to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could pose the most significant threat yet to Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power. Polling stations opened at 6 a.m. local time and are scheduled to close at 7 p.m., with all 199 seats in parliament up for election. […]
Nigeria Secures $200m AfDB Loan for Digital Growth and Job Creation
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation initiatives across the country. The approval was contained in a statement published on the Bank’s website on Saturday. According to the AfDB, the facility will finance the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment […]
FG Lowers Duties on Vehicles, Food in Economic Reform Push
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved new 2026 fiscal policy measures introducing major reductions in import tariffs on key commodities, including vehicles, rice, palm oil, and sugar, in a move aimed at stimulating economic growth and supporting critical sectors. The policy was announced in a circular signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating […]
ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Political Bias Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, following allegations of past political bias. The party made the demand in response to renewed controversy over alleged old social media posts attributed to the INEC chairman, which critics claim show […]
