Wike: No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for convention
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that any political party was denied the usage of the Eagle Square, insisting that no formal application was submitted. “Who denied them? I am not aware of any such development, and I don’t even know which party you are referring to. If it is the African Democratic...
Trump says he doesn’t care: Latest developments in Middle East war
United States President Donald Trump says the US Navy "will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz" amid the ongoing war with Iran. Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran slams blockade Iran's military said a US threat to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of...
Commander, six soldiers killed by IED after repelling terrorist attack in Monguno
A Commanding Officer and six soldiers were killed late Sunday night when their vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device in Monguno, Borno State — just minutes after the unit had successfully fought off a terrorist attack on their position. Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East), had come under an insurgent infiltration attempt at Charlie 13 location and...
NERC issues new regulations to govern mini-grid operations in Nigeria
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has released the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for the development, operation, and oversight of mini-grid systems across the country. The regulation, designated NERC-R-001-2026, is designed to expand electricity access in unserved and underserved communities while guaranteeing safety standards, fair tariffs, and investor protections across the sector. NERC announced the framework on its...
APC chairman: Tinubu transforming Kano into Northern Nigeria’s economic capital
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is executing a deliberate economic masterplan to reposition Kano State as the commercial and industrial hub of Northern Nigeria and a gateway for trade across West Africa. Yilwatda stated this at the weekend in Abuja, describing the Federal Government's infrastructure...
FG opens applications TVET’s second phase
The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at expanding skills acquisition and job creation for Nigerian youth. The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Boriowo quoted the Minister of...
El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court for bail application hearing
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai is being tried alongside Amadu Sule over allegations bordering on abuse of office, fraud, attempted fraud, and conferring undue advantage. The former governor arrived at the court...
Pope Leo dismisses Trump clash, reaffirms peace message
Pope Leo XIV on Monday brushed aside a brewing public dispute with US President Donald Trump, saying he had no interest in engaging in a political back-and-forth with the American leader. "I am not a politician. I have no intention to debate with him. "The message is the same: to promote peace," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane. The pontiff...
ADC elects Kwankwaso loyalist Abdullahi Tarauni as Kano chairman
The African Democratic Congress has elected Abdullahi Maikano Tarauni, a loyalist of former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as its new Kano State chairman during the party's state congress on Sunday. The congress, which also produced a full slate of new executives, saw Ali Datti Yako from Kiru elected as deputy chairman, alongside Ali Shettima (Nassarawa LGA), Bashir Kofa (Bebeji...
Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus amid feud with Pope Leo
U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after sharing an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ on his Truth Social platform. The image portrays Trump robed in white and bathed in radiant light, apparently performing a healing. Figures resembling angels and soldiers are shown levitating around him, with fighter jets streaking across the sky, fireworks exploding overhead, and the...
