Youth groups in Kaduna State staged coordinated protests demanding the release of former governor Nasir El-Rufai after his bail was denied by the ICPC. Protest leaders warned of escalating actions including a planned mass rally in Abuja.
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was rushed to hospital following corruption charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein. His lawyer denies suicide attempt, citing extreme stress from the investigation.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to expand his country's nuclear arsenal during a military parade in Pyongyang, where his daughter appeared publicly again. The event featured troops but lacked major missile displays, signaling strategic restraint.
At least 10 FBI employees linked to the classified documents investigation against former President Donald Trump have been terminated in a personnel purge under Director Kash Patel, drawing condemnation from the FBI Agents Association.
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to initiate constitutional amendments to create a legal framework for state police, citing urgent security needs.
President Bola Tinubu refutes accusations of killing opposition members, stating he lacks a gun license. He spoke at an Iftar event, urging unity amid Nigeria's challenges like terrorism and banditry.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has opened up about his closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, emphasizing personal friendship over political alliance speculation ahead of the 2027 elections.
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to the 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments to establish State Police, citing urgent security needs. The call was made during an interfaith breakfast meeting in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu requested IGP Kayode Egbetokun's resignation due to disagreements on state policing, media suppression allegations, and poor VIP security compliance, sources reveal.
President Bola Tinubu addresses critics as opposition members defect to APC, calling for political cooperation amid national security and economic challenges.
An analysis of Senator Gbenga Daniel's seven-year tenure representing Ogun East, examining legislative productivity, economic impact, and political dynamics in Ogun State.
Four Nigerian witnesses gave evidence via video link from Abuja in the UK trial of former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who denies six bribery charges. The session was conducted under mutual assistance laws.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the reported assassination attempt on Peter Obi in Edo, urging security action. The Edo government denies involvement, labeling Obi a destabilizing figure.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a leading PDP governorship aspirant in Oyo State, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 election, emphasizing party unity and confidence in PDP's role in Nigeria's democracy.
A US court sentences former NNPC general manager Paulinus Okoronkwo to 87 months imprisonment for receiving a $2.1 million bribe from Addax Petroleum for oil drilling rights in Nigeria.
Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker Bathiya Wesley and eight lawmakers resign from PDP, citing internal crisis. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is reportedly set to defect to APC, weakening PDP ahead of 2027 elections.
The Muslim Rights Concern has condemned the continued detention of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, demanding his immediate release or arraignment in court within legal time limits.
Sweden's government has unveiled plans to significantly expand deportations of immigrants convicted of crimes, proposing that offences carrying penalties higher than fines should generally result in expulsion.
Isabel Rose, 25, from London, reported a rape to Hong Kong police in 2024, leading to her being charged with blackmail and perverting justice. The accused man denies the allegations and faces no charges, while Rose awaits a verdict in 2026.
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels for facilitating illicit Iranian petroleum sales and supporting ballistic missile programs.
Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso met Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, describing it as a courtesy call amid growing talk of opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chief Justice of Nigeria swears in Justice Joseph Oyewole to the Supreme Court, restoring the full bench of 21 justices to enhance judicial efficiency and address case backlogs.
The 2026 FCT council elections in AMAC reveal low voter turnout and strategic mobilisation, offering critical lessons for Nigeria's 2027 general elections amid evolving electoral dynamics.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's administration has executed over 100 infrastructural, educational, health, and social projects across Adamawa State, transforming urban and rural areas with new roads, hospitals, schools, and utilities.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is reportedly finalizing plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, following extensive consultations and a Ramadan Iftar with APC leaders.
The coroner's inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, will commence at Yaba Magistrate Court on April 14, 2026, following allegations of medical negligence.
Nigerian men on social media have sparked controversy by vehemently opposing the possibility of a female president, with some stating they'd rather be ruled by a goat than a woman.
Traders in Nkwo Nnewi market express mixed reactions after Governor Charles Soludo ordered its closure due to failure to open on Monday, with some prioritizing safety over business.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 23, 2026, after he was not produced in court due to being in ICPC custody.
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been prohibited from horse riding around King Charles's Sandringham estate, with royal aides deeming it inappropriate during his ongoing police investigation for misconduct.