Melania Trump Denies Tie to Jeffrey Epstein in White House Address, Calls for Investigations
During the five-minute statement, Mrs Trump addressed specific rumours, clarifying that Epstein did not introduce her to the President and that she had never travelled on Epstein’s private plane or visited his private island.
Madagascar Declares State of Emergency Amid Fuel Supply Crisis
Madagascar’s president has declared a state of emergency on Thursday, 9th of April, 2026 as the Indian Ocean island nation faces a deepening fuel supply crisis, raising urgent concerns about the country’s ability to maintain basic services and economic activity. According to the Presidency, the declaration grants the government expanded powers to manage the distribution […]
FG Dismisses U.S. Travel Advisory, Declares Country Safe
Nigeria’s Federal Government on Thursday, 9th of April, 2026 dismissed concerns arising from a recent United States advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy, describing the move as a routine precaution that does not reflect Nigeria’s overall security reality. The government reassured citizens and international partners that public institutions across the […]
FIFA Unveils Historic 52-Referee Lineup for 2026 World Cup, Including Six Women
FIFA on Thursday, 9th of April, 2026 announced its full list of match officials for the 2026 World Cup, set to run from June 11 to July 19, selecting 52 referees six of whom are women. The governing body will also deploy 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials, drawn from all six confederations […]
TUC Calls for New Subsidy Model, Warns of Sharp Increase in Petrol Costs
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) could rise to as high as ₦2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken to stabilise the economy. The union also called for a new subsidy framework focused on supporting local refining as a way to cushion […]
David Mark Seeks Court Order Over INEC’s Derecognition of ADC Leadership
Former Senate President David Mark has asked a federal court in Abuja to overturn a decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of his leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a suit filed before the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, Mr Mark is seeking an […]
Russia, Ukraine Agree Easter Ceasefire Amid Ongoing War
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to mark the Orthodox Easter holiday. According to BBC news, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had ordered his forces to halt combat operations “in all directions” from 16:00 local time on Saturday through Easter Sunday. The announcement follows repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]