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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he threatened Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, stating that his controversial remark was purely figurative and not meant to be taken literally. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, April 7, Wike said his earlier comment had been misunderstood and taken out of context. “You can imagine what happened at our press conference. People just capitalise on things. Even when I explained there that it’s not correct—I didn’t say I would kill him. What I meant was figurative. I was very angry. How can you descend so low? You are an interviewer—how do you move from interviewing your guest to making assertions? That’s not fair,” he said. The controversy arose from remarks made during a media parley on Friday, ...

A heavy downpour on Tuesday, April 7, caused a major traffic gridlock along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja, following severe damage to the Kugbo Bus Terminal. The rainfall impacted parts of the newly built terminal, with sections of the roof affected and debris scattered onto the highway, obstructing vehicular movement. The incident led to severe congestion along the busy corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory to neighbouring Nasarawa State, leaving many commuters stranded for hours. The terminal was commissioned in June 2025.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate arrest of the owner of a hotel building that collapsed last Friday in Jikwoyi, Abuja. He also ordered that the property be taken over by authorities and converted for public use. During an inspection of the site, Wike disclosed that the structure was erected without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that the developer had ignored multiple stop-work orders issued by officials. Although no fatalities were recorded, several individuals sustained injuries and received medical treatment. The minister noted that the outcome could have been far more severe had the incident occurred during peak activity hours. Wike affirmed that the FCT Administration would reclaim the la...

The Lagos State Government has announced planned traffic diversions across major parts of the state ahead of infrastructure project commissioning events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the temporary road closures are aimed at ensuring public safety and the smooth execution of the ceremonies. Motorists have been urged to plan their journeys in advance and avoid affected routes during the specified periods to reduce congestion and delays. According to the statement, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will be inaugurated on Wednesday, April 8, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with traffic expected to be impacted in the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and Ojota areas. Road users in these loca...

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has renewed pressure on Iran to reach an agreement before his Tuesday deadline, warning of devastating consequences if a deal is not secured. In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump cautioned that an entire civilization could be wiped out if the ongoing conflict is not resolved in time. While expressing hope that such an outcome could be avoided, he suggested it remains a likely possibility. He further hinted at the prospect of major political change in Iran, expressing optimism that a new leadership with what he described as more pragmatic views could usher in a transformative moment. Trump described the situation as a critical turning point in global history, claiming that decades of alleged corruption, instability, ...

Doctors in England have started a fresh round of industrial action on Tuesday amid ongoing tensions with the government over pay and working conditions. The six-day strike involves resident doctors—those below consultant level—and is expected to place further pressure on the nation’s healthcare system. This marks the 15th strike by doctors in just over three years. Earlier strikes had secured a 28.9% pay increase spread over three years. However, members of the British Medical Association argue that this increment does not sufficiently compensate for the erosion of earnings caused by inflation. The union is calling for full pay restoration to 2008 levels, a demand the government has repeatedly deemed unrealistic given current economic conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting critic...

Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed as a senior strategic adviser to the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya. Announcing the appointment on Monday, the agency said Osinbajo joins at a pivotal moment as Africa CDC advances the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda. The initiative aims to strengthen Africa’s influence in global health, increase domestic health funding, accelerate local production of medical supplies, and enhance health systems to better respond to pandemics. Kaseya highlighted Osinbajo’s broad expertise, stating:"Professor Osinbajo brings exceptional experience at the intersection of governance, finance, law, and diplomacy. At a time when Africa must act with greater ambition and authority on the future of ...

Ben Roberts-Smith, widely regarded as Australia’s most decorated living soldier, has been arrested and is expected to face multiple war crimes charges linked to the alleged killing of unarmed civilians during his deployment in Afghanistan. The 47-year-old former member of the Australian Defence Force was taken into custody at Sydney Airport on Tuesday morning, according to the Australian Federal Police. He is set to be charged with five counts of war crime murder relating to the deaths of five individuals in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Each count carries a potential life sentence. Roberts-Smith was once celebrated as a national hero, having earned several of Australia’s highest military honours, including the Victoria Cross, for his service across six tours in Afghanistan b...

A wedding scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, was called off after the arrest of the groom and his father for drunk driving in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  The drama unfolded following a major operation by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), which arrested a total of 45 motorists for drunk driving on Saturday night, April 4 and into the early hours of Sunday.  The KZN Department of Transport spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya confirmed the arrests in a statement.  Others who were caught up in the crackdown included a lecturer who claimed he could 'go a week speaking only English without using Zulu', a safety manager, two teachers, two nurses, a pharmacist, a chief liaison officer from a local municipality, and a student. “A w...

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away. He reportedly died on Monday night at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Sources close to the Kebbi State Government confirmed the development, though details about his health condition were not made public. Until his death, Zuru represented the Zuru Constituency and was considered a prominent figure in the state legislature. Reacting to the news, an aide to the governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the loss as shocking and deeply painful, noting that it affects not just Kebbi State but the nation at large. He added that more information would be released after the government concludes consultations with the famil...