Women disrupt funeral to protest military arrests in Angwan Rukuba
A funeral for victims of violent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, was disrupted on Tuesday when women stormed the church premises demanding the release of youths arrested during a military security operation. The protesters insisted the detained youths were not criminals but community members providing local security, demanding their immediate release. The arrests followed a late-night operation by troops under...
‘Continue war on crime, corruption’: Abiodun presents sword to Tinubu
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has presented a ceremonial sword to President Bola Tinubu, urging the number one citizen to intensify his fight against crime, corruption, and insecurity across Nigeria. The governor said the symbolic presentation was made in recognition of Tinubu’s role as Jagaban, described as a leader of warriors and conquerors, while encouraging him to sustain ongoing efforts...
Army fires back at ex-soldier over uniform, bulletproof vest claims
The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that personnel purchase their uniforms, boots, and bulletproof vests with personal funds, describing the allegations as false and potentially damaging to national security. The Army's response, issued on Tuesday by Acting Director of Army Public Relations Appolonia Anele, followed a viral interview in which former soldier Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, alleged...
Shettima represents Tinubu at 2026 national police day parade in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at Eagle Square, Abuja, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 National Police Day Grand Parade and Procession. Shettima took the salute from officers on parade upon arrival, as the ceremony got underway on Tuesday. "Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently taking the salute from officers on parade as the 2026 National Police Day...
Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike, resume work Wednesday
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike. NARD had earlier directed its members nationwide to embark on an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to address its demands. The demands include immediate reversal of the revised Professional Allowance, payment of outstanding promotion and salary arrears, and prompt disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund...
Kano vows to prosecute health workers over fake polio vaccination
The Kano State government has vowed to prosecute health workers who mark children as vaccinated without actually administering the polio vaccine, warning that the practice endangers lives and will not be tolerated. Rabiu Ibrahim, the State Social Mobilisation Officer at the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, said finger-marking children without vaccination exposes them to serious risk of contracting the...
Maguire extends Man United contract
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is set to remain at Old Trafford for another season after signing a new one-year contract. United announced this via a statement on Tuesday. Harry Maguire was in the final months of his current deal but the 33-year-old England centre-back, who joined United from Leicester City in an £80 million ($106 million) move in 2019, has...
Trump vows to destroy Iran in 4hrs: Latest developments in Middle East war
United States President Donald Trump says he will destroy all Iran's bridges and power plants in 'four hours' if no peace deal is reached to end the war. Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Avert 'tragedy', Iran urges Iran's ambassador to Kuwait urged Gulf states to find a way to avert a "tragedy"...
Bala: Mark, Aregbesola’s appointments shocking, violate ADC constitution
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has confirmed that he attended the July 2025 event where interim leaders of the party were unveiled, but denied endorsing the emergence of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola. The ADC has faced a prolonged leadership crisis since July 2025 when an opposition...
FG earmarks N135.22bn for election disputes, post-poll duties in 2026 budget
The Federal Government has earmarked N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for electoral adjudication and post-election obligations ahead of the 2027 general election. The provision was contained in the House of Representatives of Nigeria Order Paper for March 31, 2026, which included the report on the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The allocation was listed under Service-Wide Votes, a centrally managed pool of...
