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 […]
Soldiers, Terrorists Killed In Intensed Borno Based Battle
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, revealed the killing of scores of terrorists and military personnel in a thwarted attack orchestrated by terrorists on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. Major General Michael Onoja who is the Director of Defence Media Operations, said this. Major General Onoja, said […]
Super Falcons Captain Ajibade Blasts NFF Over Poor WAFCON Preparations
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has publicly called out the Nigeria Football Federation over what she described as a troubling lack of seriousness in preparing the team for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ajibade took to Instagram to voice her frustration, revealing that the federation had […]
Kalu Signals 2027 Abia Governorship Bid
In early build-up to the 2027 electoral cycle, Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has hinted at his intention to contest the Abia State governorship, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as suspicious political interference linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking […]
ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Political Interference, Demands Transparency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sounded a strong warning over what it describes as “disturbing signs” of external political interference in the party’s internal affairs, particularly amid ongoing controversies surrounding its leadership. In a statement that underscores growing tension within Nigeria’s opposition space, the party expressed concern over what it called deliberate attempts to […]
2027 Polls: Ayodele Links Insecurity, Timing To Tinubu’s Fate
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the proposed timing of the 2027 presidential election to the political fate of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement circulated widely on Wednesday, he warned that the suggested election date, January 16, could work against Tinubu’s chances […]
Just In: ADC Sets Stage for National Convention, Unveils High-Powered Planning Committee
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally approved the nomination of key political figures and stakeholders to serve on its Convention Planning Committee ahead of the party’s much-anticipated National Convention scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026. In a special announcement released by the party’s leadership, the ADC confirmed that the committee will oversee the coordination […]
Spain Moves to Reopen Tehran Embassy After Ceasefire Deal
Spain has announced plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, weeks after it was shut down in March amid escalating conflict in the region, according to AFP. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, following a truce agreement involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking to reporters in […]