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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El- Rufai has been docked on a five count charge for alleged phone tapping. He was taken before a Federal High Court in Abuja by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday. He was accused of illegally tapping the phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. His charge sheet was marked FHC/ABJ/99/2026. The DSS had in the charge that was endorsed by a team of five prosecutors led by M. E. Ernest, alleged that he committed the crime with some people who are currently on the run. It alleged…

The Cross River State Government says it has identified and placed under observation 10 individuals who had contact with a foreign national linked to a recent COVID-19 case in the state. The state epidemiologist, Dr. Inyang Ekpenyong, said the individuals were discovered during ongoing contact tracing efforts. According to her, health officials visited the patient’s workplace in Akamkpa Local Government Area as part of containment measures. READ RELATED STORY COVID-19: FG orders compulsory health declaration forinbound passengers New COVID-19 variant, XEC confirmed in 29 countries, FG alerts Nigerians Global COVID-19 activity: WHO calls for vigilance, continued vaccination “We’ve restricted their…

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stepped down from the Federal Executive Council to focus on his ambition to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu said his exit will take effect from April 30 to ensure a seamless transition and proper handover of duties. He expressed appreciation to the president for the opportunity to serve, noting that his appointment allowed him to contribute to reforms in Nigeria’s power sector. Adelabu explained that his decision was driven by his desire to fully concentrate on…

Chelsea Football Club have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after just over three months at the helm, following a disappointing run of form in the league. In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said the decision, though difficult, was driven by “recent results and performances” that fell “below the necessary standards”. “Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior. “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club. “Liam has always conducted himself…

Troops of the Nigerian military have reportedly eliminated more than 30 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province following coordinated airstrikes in the Lake Chad region of Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation was launched after “credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) inputs” pointed to increased terrorist movements, including the transportation of supplies through waterways near Kaniram Island. “An ISR platform was deployed to the general area where it established overhead presence and confirmed the sighting of approximately 31 boats dispersed along the riverbank, with associated human activity consistent with ISWAP fighters,” Zagazola said. READ…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in separate appeals arising from internal crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In the PDP matter, the apex court is considering appeals challenging earlier rulings that nullified the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. The appeals were filed by a faction of the party led by Tanimu Turaki, seeking to overturn decisions of lower courts which restrained the convention. The dispute originated from a suit instituted by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, who argued that he…

Governor Abba Yusuf has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor. Garo, who is the son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, was nominated following the vacancy created by the resignation of Aminu Gwarzo on March 27, 2026. Gwarzo had stepped down after a fallout with the governor and a looming impeachment by the state assembly over allegations including gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial impropriety. After his exit, Yusuf accused him of attempting to unseat him. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief…

US Senator Ted Cruz has alleged that some Nigerian officials are complicit in enabling violence against Christians in the country. Cruz made the claims on Tuesday during a Senate foreign relations subcommittee hearing titled ‘The US approach to counterterrorism in Africa’, where he raised concerns over religious killings in Nigeria. According to the lawmaker, “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world”. “Since 2009, Islamic jihadists have murdered more than 50,000 Christians in Nigeria and more than 20,000 churches, schools, and religious institutions have been destroyed, most burned to the ground,” Cruz said.…

US President Donald Trump has ordered American forces to prolong the ceasefire with Iran while sustaining a naval blockade, as Washington awaits a unified negotiating position from Tehran. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said internal divisions within Iran’s leadership have made it difficult for the country to present a coherent proposal. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such…

The Nigerian Naira recorded mixed movements across the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as traders monitored activity in both the official and informal segments. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency opened with a slight adjustment against the US Dollar, trading around N1,348.77/$1 in early deals. Market data showed the Naira briefly strengthened to about N1,346.30 before settling within the mid-N1,340 range, reflecting mild intra-day volatility. The official window continues to serve as the main platform for authorised transactions, supported by liquidity interventions from the Central Bank of Nigeria aimed at stabilising the market. In…