Lagos tops list as Nigeria’s public debt stock hits N159.28trn in Q4 2025
Nigeria’s public debt stock increased from N153.29 trillion ($103.94 billion) recorded in the third quarter of 2025 to N159.28 trillion ($110.97 billion) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt Report for Q4 2025 released on Monday, April 27, 2026. The NBS stated that Nigeria’s public debt...
Bandits kill 11, injure two in Kankara community
No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a fresh bandit attack on Gurbi village in Kankara, Katsina State. The incident, which occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, also left two others injured, according to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq. In a statement issued on Monday, the police said suspected bandits stormed the village and opened...
Kano Assembly confirms Garo as deputy governor
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as the new deputy governor of the state after a successful screening. The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of an ad hoc committee during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore, in Kano on Monday, April 27, 2026. Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello, while presenting the report,...
‘He understands governance’: Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat as successor
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday endorsed his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as his successor ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state. Sanwo-Olu, who described Hamzat as competent, prepared, and deserving to lead, said the deputy governor formally declared his intention during a consultation at the State House, attended by party leaders, cabinet members, former senators, ministers,...
Judge orders journalists out of courtroom in alleged coup trail
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred journalists from attending the trial of six individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The decision was enforced shortly before proceedings began on Monday. Journalists who had arrived early and secured seats in the courtroom were asked to leave by court officials, who...
Alleged coup plot: Court orders accelerated trial for six defendants
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has approved an expedited hearing in the case involving six individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. During proceedings on Monday, the court fixed April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the commencement of trial and the hearing of bail applications filed...
Latest developments in Middle East war
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday, April 27, 2026: Hezbollah rejects talks Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's planned direct talks with Israel, calling them a "grave sin" that will destabilise Lebanon. "We categorically reject direct negotiations with Israel, and those in power should know that their actions will not benefit Lebanon or themselves," Qassem said...
Gov Yusuf disowns ‘underwear empowerment’ claim, condemns incident
Governor Abba Yusuf has denied any involvement in the controversial display of red underwear by a group of young women during a rally held in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu. The incident, which quickly went viral over the weekend, sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users initially interpreting it as part of a women’s empowerment initiative...
15 rescued as gunmen kidnap 23 pupils in Kogi orphanage
Security operatives have rescued 15 pupils abducted from an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Kogi State. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, made this known via a statement issued on Monday, April 27, 2026. Fanwo disclosed that 23 pupils, including the proprietor’s wife, were abducted after gunmen attacked the facility on Sunday. Fanwo stated:...
Abuja court bars journalists from covering suspected coup plotters’ trial
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday barred journalists from covering the trial of six suspected coup plotters being tried by the Federal Government. Some of the journalists had arrived at the court at about 8 a.m. and secured seats, awaiting the commencement of court’s sitting. At about 9 a.m., an official of the court announced that those who...
