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...
Obi blocked from Nigerian universities over 10 times — POMR
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has raised the alarm over what it described as a coordinated campaign to prevent the Labour Party presidential aspirant from addressing audiences at Nigerian public universities, saying the suppression has occurred more than ten times in recent months. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Ibragim Umar, on Monday, POMR said the cancellation of...
Malami challenges EFCC over asset forfeiture, insists properties are legitimate
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has taken legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), contesting the interim forfeiture of several of his properties. In an affidavit filed before the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja, Malami argued that the assets in question were lawfully acquired and not linked to any criminal activity. The forfeiture...
Dangote pledges ₦550m student hostel for FUTO, donates ₦25m to SUG
The President of Aliko Dangote and Founder of Dangote Industries Limited has pledged to construct a student hostel valued at ₦550 million for the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. During a visit to the institution, Dangote also donated ₦25 million to the Students’ Union Government (SUG) to support student welfare initiatives. He was at the university to deliver a...
FG bans unrated textbooks in schools from September 2026
The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for Primary, Junior, and Senior Secondary Schools to strengthen quality assurance and standardisation in Nigeria’s education sector. The government added that unrated textbooks will not be permitted for use from September 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known via a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo...
Stage technician dies during setup for Shakira concert in Brazil
A technician has died while setting up a stage where Colombian singer Shakira is set to perform a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Crews have been working for weeks to assemble a stage on the sands of the Brazilian city's Copacabana beach, where crowds are expected from around the world to see Shakira perform on May 2, 2026,...
PenCom review drives ₦15.53trn stock market gain in 14 sessions
Nigeria’s equities market has sustained a strong rally, posting a ₦15.53 trillion gain over 14 consecutive trading sessions, driven by increased investor demand and improved liquidity. Market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange Limited rose from ₦129.81 trillion on April 7 to ₦145.33 trillion as of April 24. Top-performing stocks during the period included Aradel Plc, Lafarge Africa Plc, National Salt Company,...
Two killed in Kaduna road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two persons in a road accident along the Kaduna Western Bypass. Kaduna Sector Commander, Andre Longkam, said the crash occurred around 1:45 p.m. at the Federal Eye Centre Junction and involved a DAF truck, a Honda car, and a motorcycle. According to him, preliminary findings showed that the Honda vehicle...
Party conventions, democracy and rule of law, By TUNDE RAHMAN
By TUNDE RAHMAN The dust may not have fully settled on the conventions of what is gradually emerging as the three main political parties in the country, the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gearing up for the fast-approaching 2027 elections. Yet, somehow, the unfolding fallouts of those conventions remind me of that famous...
