World News FULL LIST: Nigerian states US orders embassy staff to exit over insecurity April 8, 2026 Damilola The US Department of State has approved the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from the US Embassy in Abuja, citing a worsening security environment across Nigeria. In an…
World News Tanzania Fuel crisis: President directs officials to travel in one bus April 8, 2026 Damilola The President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption amid rising…
Nigeria News Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, other ADC leaders #OccupyINEC office over alleged partisanship April 8, 2026 Damilola Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, alongside the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday led a protest tagged “Occupy…
World News Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz, halt operations under two-week ceasefire deal April 8, 2026 Damilola Iran has announced a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potential de-escalation in tensions following weeks of conflict involving the United States and Israel. Abbas Araghchi said…
Nigeria News Dangote refinery raises petrol to N1,275, diesel to N1,950 amid global oil pressure April 7, 2026 Damilola The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry prices of petrol and diesel, heightening cost pressures on consumers and businesses across Nigeria. Read more breaking stories from our latest…
Politics ADC chairmen reject Mark, Bala factions, back INEC’s derecognition April 7, 2026 Damilola The State Chairmen Forum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala, accusing them of hijacking the party from its original…
Nigeria News Resident doctors suspend infinite strike, gives FG 14 days ultimatum April 7, 2026 Damilola The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, which began today. The strike raised concerns over disruptions to healthcare services across federal and state-owned hospitals.…
World News Trump warns Iran could be destroyed ‘by tomorrow night’ if no deal is reached April 6, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi US President Donald Trump has warned Iran could be “taken out in one night”, setting a Tuesday deadline for Tehran to reach a deal or face what he described as…
UK NEWS Kemi Badenoch tops UK poll as most popular party leader April 6, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the most popular political party leader in the United Kingdom, according to a new opinion poll, marking a significant shift in public perception as her…
Nigeria News Tinubu approves ₦3.3 Trillion payment to resolve power sector debts April 5, 2026 Ismaeel Aleem President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move designed to restore reliable electricity supply nationwide. For more…
