Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m to boost reputation
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million deal with Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. to improve his reputation in the United States. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that the agreement, signed in March 2026, involved the firm’s managing partner, Karl Von Batten, and Nigerian politician Fabiyi […]
You will cry more than the baby – Actor, Chiwetalu Agu warns jobless men against getting women pregnant
Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has cautioned single men without jobs against fathering children. In a video shared online, Agu noted that the costs of raising a child—including diapers, school fees, and other necessities—are increasing daily. He questioned why men without financial means would cause a woman to become pregnant. He warned that such men would […]
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva to leave the club at the end of the season
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva is set to leave the club at the end of the current season. The 31-year-old Portugal international has spent nine years at Manchester City, winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League, but he will depart when his contract expires. Speaking after City’s 4-0 FA Cup victory over Liverpool, […]
Cameroon President Biya appoints his son as vice president, hands him military command
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President and Head of the Armed Forces. The official decree, dated April 4, 2026, also designates Franck Biya as Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Defence, placing him at the center of Cameroon’s security apparatus. The decree explicitly states: “Mr Franck Emmanuel […]
Data protection: NDPC investigates Remita, Sterling Bank over alleged data breach
Nigeria Data Protection Commission has confirmed it is investigating a reported data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank, and other related organizations. A statement from Babatunde Bamigboye explained that a formal Notice of Investigation has been served to the companies involved. “Relevant parties and individuals have been supplying information to address the incident,” […]
Turkey: Trabzonspor manager Tekke speaks on Paul Onuachu’s performance against Galatasaray
Paul Onuachu received praise from Fatih Tekke following his performance against Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig over the weekend. After Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 2-1 at Papara Park, Tekke singled out Onuachu for his impressive display. The Nigerian striker scored a crucial goal that helped secure the Super Lig victory. In a post-match interview with […]
INEC directs RECs to suspend voter revalidation plans after outrage
Independent National Electoral Commission has instructed all Resident Electoral Commissioners to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The exercise was originally set to start on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. Earlier, a memo signed by the commission’s […]
Tinubu approves ₦3.3trn payment plan to restore reliable power
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion plan to settle old debts in Nigeria’s power sector to make electricity more reliable and attract investors. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said that after reviewing debts from February 2015 to March 2025 under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, ₦3.3 trillion was confirmed as a full […]
Amnesty International urges probe into reckless military gunfire following Maiduguri girl’s death
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to quickly investigate the careless use of guns by the military that caused the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident happened on Saturday, April 4, when the teenager was hit by a stray bullet while inside her home. Reports say the bullet came from […]
War: ‘You’re unstable, delusional figure’ – Iran reacts to Trump’s threat
Iran has strongly criticized Donald Trump for threatening to destroy the country if it does not comply with demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sayed Reza Salihi-Amiri reacted to Trump’s comments, calling the US President unstable and delusional, and said his statements are full of contradictions. Earlier, Trump had given Iran a deadline and […]