2027: Faleke picks presidential forms for Tinubu
The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The forms were presented to Faleke on Tuesday in Abuja by the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Suleiman Argungu, who officially declared the process...
WHO lists Nigeria among countries with highest hepatitis deaths in 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified Nigeria among the countries accounting for a significant share of global hepatitis-related deaths in 2024, highlighting the continued burden of the disease. In a statement released Tuesday, the global health body said viral hepatitis B and C—responsible for about 95 per cent of hepatitis-related deaths—caused an estimated 1.34 million deaths worldwide in 2024....
Resident warns of looming danger over failed Bayelsa road
A concerned resident has called on the Bayelsa State Government and relevant authorities to urgently repair dangerous potholes along a major road leading to Nembe, warning that the situation poses a serious risk to motorists and residents. In a viral video shared on X by Chuks Eric on Monday, the man was seen standing inside one of the potholes, describing...
NLC: Workers facing severe hardship, N1m salary worthless without stable naira
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says a monthly salary of N1 million is worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. The NLC said organised labour was more concerned about the value of the naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation had continued to erode workers’ purchasing power. The union’s president, Joe Ajaero, said this in...
Indian man exhumes sister’s remains to access bank savings
An elderly man in eastern India shocked bank staff and customers after digging up his late sister’s remains in a bid to prove her death and withdraw money from her account. The incident occurred on Monday in Malipasi area of Keonjhar district, according to a report by The Hindu. The man, identified as Jitu Munda from Dianali village, had visited the...
US mulls Iran proposal: Latest developments in Middle East war
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Tuesday, April 28, 2026: US mulls Iran proposal The White House said on Monday it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy. President Donald Trump met top security advisors to discuss an Iranian...
Osun govt removes monarch over US fraud conviction
The Osun State Government has deposed the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Gbenga Oloyede, following his conviction in the United States for fraud-related offences. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who said the action was taken after consultations, legal review and approval by the State Executive Council. According to...
Osinbajo recounts moment he quit alcohol
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has shared how a chance encounter with a colleague led him to stop drinking alcohol. In a video circulating on social media, Osinbajo narrated the experience, describing it as a turning point in his personal life. He said that although he held a pastoral role, he occasionally drank red wine and beer. “I like my red wine...
Cable vandalism responsible for power outages — Edo deputy speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Osamwonyi Atu, has attributed persistent electricity outages in parts of his constituency to the activities of cable vandals. Speaking with journalists in Benin City on Monday, Atu, a member of the All Progressives Congress, said efforts to restore power to communities such as Abudu have been repeatedly disrupted by sabotage. He...
Sanwo-Olu not asked to resign ― Lagos govt
The Lagos State Government has refuted reports claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was asked to resign over alleged health concerns, describing the story as false and misleading. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement issued on Monday, April 27, 2026, said the report published by Sahara Reporters was “fake news” with no factual basis. Akosile...
