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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA have arrested the pastor in charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Agonvi Sea Beach, Sakpo area of Seme border, Badagry in Lagos state, Pastor Afolabi Hodonu, 45, and his wife, Mrs. Success Hodonu, 35, after blocks of skuk weighing 11kg concealed in the hidden parts of their vehicle. According to a statement from Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, said the cleric and his wife were arrested on Thursday, April 2nd during a stop and search on their vehicle at Gbaji checkpoint along the Seme border. Babafemi mentioned that the arrest of the couple followed the apprehension of a fake security agent Sunday Samuel, 35, at the same checkpoint on Monday 30th March while conveying 24.5kg skunk from Seme border to Lagos...

Hajiya Hadiza Jega, wife of former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega, has passed away. Her family confirmed her death in a statement on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that her Janazah prayer would be held later the same day in Abuja. According to the family, the funeral prayer is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., after the Zuhr prayer, at the National Mosque Abuja. They urged friends, associates, and well-wishers to remember them in prayers during this period of mourning and prayed for Allah to grant her Aljannah Firdausi. Prof. Jega, her husband, currently serves as Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development, and Pro-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University and Usmanu Danfodiyo University. He previou...

Bamidele Abiodun, wife of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has opened up about the deep emotional struggles she faced after losing her mother and later her son. Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, she revealed that her journey through grief began with the sudden death of her mother at age 61, a loss that left her devastated and struggling to cope. She explained that while she eventually found a way to move forward, the experience unknowingly prepared her for an even more painful tragedy. In 2017, she lost her son, Gbenga, an event she described as the most difficult moment of her life. The loss left her feeling empty and disconnected, causing her to lose interest in life and struggle to find the strength to carry on. According to her, it was the presence of her ot...

Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, is set to have a vice president for the first time in his over four-decade rule, following controversial constitutional amendments approved by parliament. Lawmakers, in a joint session of the National Assembly and Senate dominated by the ruling party, passed the bill with 200 votes in favour, 18 against, and four abstentions. The new law states that the vice president will automatically take over if the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated. The vice president will be appointed and can be dismissed by the president, serving out the remainder of the seven-year term. However, the interim leader will not be allowed to amend the constitution or contest the next election. Before this change, the Senate president was designate...

A second U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday morning. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the missing American crew member is SAFE and SOUND" after being rescued by US military forces. "WE GOT HIM!" President Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post. "My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!" The president said that the rescued officer had "sustained injuries, but he will be ...

The International Human Rights Commission has called for a comprehensive investigation into claims that a foreign national may be contributing to rising religious tensions in parts of Nigeria, particularly in Benue and Plateau states. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Country Director, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, said the organisation had received reports circulating on social media alleging that a foreign individual was fueling unrest—an issue it described as serious and potentially destabilising. The commission cautioned against jumping to conclusions, noting that such allegations, if mishandled, could escalate conflict and undermine unity within affected communities. It urged Nigerian security agencies to carry out a thorough, impartial, and professional investigation to ascerta...

The White House has strongly rejected claims that Donald Trump was hospitalised on Saturday, describing the reports as baseless conspiracy theories. The rebuttal came via the White House “Rapid Response 47” account on X after social media figures, including Ed Krassenstein and Mark Slapinski, speculated that the president had been taken to Walter Reed Medical Center. Responding to the claims, the administration dismissed the rumours, stating that such narratives often emerge when the president is temporarily out of public view, and insisted that Trump remained actively engaged in his duties. To reinforce its position, the White House shared an image of a Marine standing guard outside the Oval Office, indicating that the president was present and working. The rumours gained trac...

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The association said the action was triggered by the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, a key agreement reached after its 2025 strike. The resolution was reached during a virtual extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Saturday, raising concerns over potential disruptions to healthcare services in public hospitals across the country. Speaking after the meeting, NARD President, Shuaibu Ibrahim, described the situation as regrettable and blamed the Federal Government for forcing doctors back into industrial action. He stated that th...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the newly reconstructed Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Complex in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The facility was destroyed by a fire outbreak on January 11, which razed more than 25 shops and led to significant losses for traders. During the commissioning on Saturday, the governor also approved a ₦200 million relief fund to support shop owners affected by the incident, aimed at helping them recover their businesses. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo recalled visiting the site shortly after the fire, where he assessed the damage, sympathised with victims, and pledged to rebuild the complex. “Today marks the fulfilment of that promise. It is always important to...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming banditry and terrorism across Nigeria. He made the pledge on Saturday while speaking at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, alongside several other infrastructure projects. “We will overcome banditry and terrorism. I assure you that we will continue to invest in our people,” the President stated. Tinubu noted that the deployment of security vehicles at the event underscores the government’s resolve to safeguard lives and property. “The provision of these vehicles further strengthens our determination to ensure the safety of citizens,” he added. The President also commended Nigerian youths for their resilience and dedication, expressing optimism ab...