Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, to visit Jos Thursday over Plateau attacks

President Bola Tinubu being briefed by Caleb Muftwang, governor of Plateau, on the Sunday evening attack at Angwan Rukuba in Jos north LGA

 President Bola Tinubu has postponed his Thursday trip to Iperu in Ogun state, where he is expected to inaugurate operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport.

 

Why I’ll work with Malami, el-Rufai despite corruption allegations - Peter Obi

 Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he will work with every member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in spite of the corruption allegations against them.

 

INEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC over a’court judgment

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will no longer accept correspondences from either faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark or Rafiu Bala, following its review of the March 12 court of appeal judgement.

 

Flutterwave, Paystack, KuCoin… CBN selects six firms for pilot crypto supervisory programme

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has commenced a pilot supervision programme for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as part of efforts to strengthen oversight of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing risks in the financial system.

 

‘A Christian hid me in his wife’s room’ — Muslim survivor recounts escape from Plateau attack

 

Sa’idu Murtala, a garden egg seller in Jos North LGA, has recounted how a Christian man saved his life during the attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Plateau state.

 

Simi, Adekunle Gold welcome second child

Simi, the Nigerian singer, and Adekunle Gold, her husband, have welcomed their second child.

 

‘I’m troublesome but learning every day’ — Funke Akindele speaks on flaws

Funke Akindele, the award-winning filmmaker, has opened up about her personality and approach to relationships.

 

UNIJOS evacuates students from hostels after Plateau attack

The management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in Plateau has ordered the immediate evacuation of students from hostels following the heightened tension trailing the recent suspected bandit attack in the state.

 

FIFA rankings: Eagles remain 26th globally after mixed results in friendlies

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on Wednesday.

 

US court jails Nigerian man for 15 years over $1.5m romance scam

Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian citizen, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for “defrauding victims from the United States and laundering over $1.5 million to Nigeria”.

 

FG declares April 3, 6 as Easter public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.

PRP Elects Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as National Chairman

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has elected Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as its new National Chairman.Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Tinubu, emerged as the party’s leader at the PRP’s National Convention held in Abuja.

Alleged Coup: Children of Detained Officers Protest at NASS, Demand Release of Fathers

 

Children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday.

30 Students, One Teacher Hospitalised After Gas Leak at Ogun School

 

At least 30 students and one teacher were rushed to hospital on Wednesday following a gas leakage at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

Nigerian Navy hands over three Ghanaian stowaways to immigration

The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, BEECROFT on Wednesday handed over three suspected Ghanaian stowaways, rescued from a merchant vessel, MT ANATOLIA, to the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.