President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, 10 April, 2026, asked the ministers of budget and finance, along with the head of the Federal Service, to look into how the administration can mitigate the biting effects on Nigerians of the US-Israeli war on Iran. He gave the directive at a civic reception in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, after commissioning some projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Douye Diri. The Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, an indigene of Bayelsa, attended the event. Four governors, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Umoh Eno of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Concerned Stakeholders in Apapa Local Government have rejected the choice of Miss Toluwalope Elizabeth Ayo Vaughan for Apapa State Constituency I seat in the state House of Assembly, reports thegazellenews.com In a press statement signed by the group’s Coordinator, Chukwu Ukachukwu, and Publicity Secretary, Silifat Adeleke, the stakeholders alleged that Ayo Vaughan was a prominent figure in the #endSARS protest which led to huge loss of lives and properties not only in Apapa Local Government but also in the entire state. They also alleged that apart from being an #endSARS protest coordinator, Vaughan was until recently an Obidient Movement mobilizer and…
As part of its commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing convenient travel options, Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced new flight operations covering major cities across Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday, 11 April, 2026, by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to the statement, Gateway Air will commence scheduled flight operations on the following routes beginning Monday, 13 April 2026: Iperu to Abuja; Abuja to Port Harcourt; Abuja to Calabar; Abuja to Jos; and Iperu to Kano The airline noted that the one-way flights will…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his administration will return missionary schools in the state to their original owners as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships in the education sector. The Governor made this known on Friday, 10 April, 2026, while receiving the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Michael Francis Crotty, who paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, alongside the Catholic Bishop of Ijebu-Ode, Francis Obafemi Adesina, the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta, Peter Odetoyinbo, and other church officials. Abiodun acknowledged the longstanding contributions of religious bodies to the education and health sectors, stressing…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Ghana-based popular cleric, Rev. Michael Kofi Appiah, has reportedly died under controversial circumstances after being found unresponsive in a guest house in Takoradi, where he had checked in with a woman identified as Mrs. Linda Mensah. The incident, which occurred last week at about 10 p.m., involved the Founder and Leader of Light of Faith Ministry, who was said to have gone to the facility for a private meeting with the woman. According to accounts, the situation took a tragic turn during their stay when the cleric suddenly became unresponsive. Sources indicated that Mrs. Mensah,…
Rwanda has issued a powerful warning to the world as it marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, cautioning that the dangerous ideologies that fueled the mass killings have not disappeared—but are mutating in more sophisticated and far-reaching ways. Speaking at a solemn commemoration in Abuja, the Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Moses Rugema, urged the global community to move beyond ceremonial remembrance and confront the persistent and evolving threat of genocide ideology, particularly in an era shaped by digital influence and artificial intelligence. The event, held under the theme “Remember. Unite. Renew.”, marked Kwibuka 32,…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised fresh concerns over a worsening human rights and security situation in Nigeria, disclosing that it received 659,617 complaints and recorded 992 killings in the first quarter of 2026, amid rising cases of discrimination, insecurity, and abuse across the country. Presenting the January–March 2026 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the Senior Adviser to the Commission, Hilary Ogbona, said the data reflected both an escalation in violations and improved public reporting, warning that the trends point to deepening national challenges in governance, security, and social protection. Ogbona explained that complaints increased consistently across…
The Hope Alive Initiative has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to settle about N3 trillion owed to electricity companies, describing the move as a bold and potentially transformative step toward rescuing Nigeria’s troubled power sector. In a statement issued on Friday, 10 April, 2026, the group said the approval by Bola Tinubu signals a decisive shift in addressing one of the most persistent constraints undermining electricity supply and economic productivity in the country. For decades, Nigeria’s power sector has been burdened by crippling debt, weak liquidity, and operational inefficiencies, creating a cycle of poor service delivery, low…
A 42-year-old married woman, Mrs. Tilewa Olatunde Funke, who was reported missing on Friday, 3 April, 2026, has been found in a hotel room in Ondo State with a 55-year-old man identified as Isa Alaba. Her family said she left Ilara-Mokin for Akure at about 10 a.m. on Friday, 3 April, 2026 and could not be reached afterward, as her phone remained switched off. The disappearance raised alarm among her relatives and the local community, prompting a search by security operatives. She was eventually traced to a hotel in the Ugbe-Akoko area, roughly 124 kilometres from Ilara-Mokin. A source revealed,…
By Daniel Oluwatobi Popoola In the heart of Lagos Island, a leader has emerged, dedicated to serving the people with passion and commitment. Hon. Prince Tijani Adetoyese Olusi, former Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, is a seasoned administrator, banker, and politician who has devoted his life to public service. Born on October 29, 1969, into the esteemed Sanusi Olusi Royal family of Lagos, Prince Olusi’s early life was marked by a strong foundation in education and a deep-seated commitment to community service. As the countdown begins for the 2027 general election, Prince Olusi has thrown his hat into the…