Bandits kill shop owner, burn property in Katsina community
Armed bandits have killed a 60-year-old man and set parts of a property ablaze during an attack on Gidan Wando village in Bakori Local Government Area. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday when gunmen, riding on about 17 motorcycles, stormed the community and began shooting. A joint security team comprising military personnel and local vigilance...
Troops arrest impostor operating illegal checkpoint in Nasarawa
Troops of Sector 2 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a man allegedly impersonating a soldier and operating an illegal checkpoint in Obi Local Government Area. Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40 p.m. on April 27 in the Iyorugwa community following credible intelligence. According to the sources, the individual had been extorting money from members of the...
Court restrains INEC from recognising ADC congresses
A Federal High Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred former Senate President, David Mark, and other party figures from interfering with the functions and...
Dangote refinery hikes petrol price to N1,275 amid supply disruption
Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit by N75 per litre, raising it from N1,200 to N1,275, amid growing concerns over another wave of fuel price hikes across Nigeria. Data from Petroleumprice.ng and confirmation from a refinery official on Wednesday showed that coastal supply prices also rose to N1,215 per litre. The adjustment comes alongside a temporary...
Gov Yusuf defends Garo’s appointment as dep gov
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has justified the nomination and confirmation of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor, citing his competence and track record in public service. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor explained that the decision was based on Garo’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development. Yusuf made the remarks while presiding...
Trump’s picture to appear on US passports for 250th independence anniversary
The President Donald Trump administration is set to introduce a limited-edition United States passport bearing the president’s image. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that the special passport will be issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The initiative represents a rare move in democratic nations, where it is highly unusual for the image of a sitting...
Troops neutralise dozens of Insurgents, dismantle enclaves in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have intensified offensive operations against terrorist groups in Borno State, killing several insurgents and destroying key enclaves in coordinated ground and air assaults. Security sources said the operations, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity V, targeted terrorist hideouts across the Bulabulin Forest and Timbuktu axes, with significant support from the...
How US, Iran allowed $500m Russian superyacht to cross Hormuz — Report
A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov has been allowed to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz by the United States and Iran. A source close to Mordashov disclosed on Tuesday that the superyacht passed through the strait after undergoing maintenance in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has been unclear how the multi-deck pleasure vessel, worth over $500...
FIFA introduces new World Cup red-card rules to tackle racism
World governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday that players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will be sent off at the 2026 World Cup under new anti-racism measures. In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, FIFA confirmed that the rule was one of two law changes that would be introduced...
Gunmen strike in Ekiti church, kill pastor, abduct worshippers
Gunmen have attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) at Eda Oniyo-Ekiti in Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting worshippers. The Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Abutu said the incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday when members of the church were holding a...
