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BREAKING: Nigerian Govt suspends all fresh policy rollouts across MDAs The Nigerian government has announced the suspension of new policy issuance across ministries, departments, and agencies, MDAs, pending the full adoption of the Regulatory Impact Analysis Framework. The Director of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Audu, disclosed this in a statement Tuesday. She stated that the move is in line with the Federal Government’s effort to strengthen regulatory quality, ensure policy coherence, and improve the ease of doing business. According to her, the directive is necessary to prevent policy shocks that may adversely affect businesses, investors, and citizens. “All Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are hereby directed to pause the introduction and rollout of any new policies, regulations, or major regulatory changes until full compliance with the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework is achieved,” the statement partly reads...

 A Glimpse Into Nigerian History: From Ancient Kingdoms to Modern Nation The story of Nigeria is one of richness, resilience, and remarkable transformation. Long before colonial influence, the land now known as Nigeria was home to powerful kingdoms, thriving trade routes, and deeply rooted cultures that shaped the identity of its people. Nigeria’s history is a rich tapestry woven from powerful ancient kingdoms, colonial encounters, and a dynamic journey toward nationhood. Long before the name “Nigeria” existed, the land was home to thriving civilizations that shaped culture, governance, and trade across West Africa. Ancient Kingdoms and Early Civilizations One of the earliest known civilizations is the Nok Civilization, dating back to around 1000 BCE. The Nok people are famous for their terracotta sculptures, which reveal advanced artistic skills and a well-organized society. In the north, the Kanem-Bornu Empire flourished for over a thousand years, becoming a center of trade and I...

War: Trump names countries that refused to help US, as UN prepares for action Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has persistently criticized nations such as Australia, Japan and South Korea for what he perceives as insufficient support amid the conflict in Iran. During a media briefing at the White House on Monday, Trump maintained a firm stance against Tehran, asserting that he believes the US military is performing “unbelievably well” in the Middle East, while expressing his ongoing frustration with NATO. “They haven’t helped at all,” stated the US president, adding: “It’s not just NATO. Do you know who else didn’t assist us? South Korea didn’t help us. Do you know who else didn’t assist us? Australia didn’t help us. Do you know who else didn’t assist us? Japan.” In the meantime, the United Nations (UN) is preparing to vote on a diluted resolution regarding Hormuz. The UN Security Council is anticipated to vote on Tuesday regarding a resolution aimed at safeguarding co...

  2027: INEC officials allegedly bribed to remove ADC leadership – Aisha Yesufu Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, were bribed to remove the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Yesufu said this on Monday during a live interview programme on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. The co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement also said that there are alleged reports that the INEC Chairman was threatened into his action. Recall that INEC recently stripped former Senate President David Mark as national chairman of the party. Airing her own opinion, Yesufu said, “There are reports that INEC officials were allegedly bribed with monies up to $50,000, and lands were given. Where is the EFCC and ICPC in all of this? The judiciary has turned itself into the plate of corrupt politicians. And that’s not what it should be. You’re having places where houses are being built for them, where all sorts of meetin...

 Actor Afod calls out Gov Aiyedatiwa over bad state of schools, others in Ondo Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afod, has called out the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the poor state of hospitals, roads, schools, and other livelihood needs in Ose Local Government Area.  Afod, who has been pleading with the state government for almost a month, however called the governor out on Monday evening for ignoring citizens’ livelihood needs. While revealing that some communities have been without power supply for the past 20 years, Afod noted that Idoani has been in darkness for eight years. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, you think I will keep quiet if you ignore my plea for Ose Local Government. No, I’m not keeping quiet. I’m calling again on the Chairman of Ose Local Government, Hon CK Ojo, let’s watch this video together. This is CAC nursery and primary school in Idoani, look at another school under the same Ose LGA. “All the teachers have run away, all the children in t...

  BAOBAB MICROFINANCE BANK  OPENING HEAD OFFICE IN LAGOS  The management of Baobab Microfinance Bank has announced the opening of the bank’s new Head Office, in Lagos, marking a milestone in the institution’s growth journey, continued commitment to operational excellence  to MSMEs and financial inclusion. The relocation to the new facility, on Ikorodu Road, Lagos,  reflects the bank’s strategic focus on strengthening its internal capacity, while enhancing the quality and efficiency of services delivered to its customers across the country. Positioned in one of Lagos’ major commercial corridors, the new head office provides improved accessibility and a more conducive environment to support the company’s expanding operations. In line with the development, the bank has also announced that its offices located at Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna, and Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba, Lagos, will now operate as head office annexes, thereby ensuring continuity in operations and opti...

 Netanyahu reveals Israel’s ‘secret’ in Iran war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday shared what he described as the “secret” behind Israel’s actions and superiority in the war with Iran. In a statement by his office, the PM insists the regime in Iran is weaker than ever. “What is the secret? Faith and power. We have both in abundance,” he said. Netanyahu’s comment followed the rescue of an American crew member, who had gone missing after Iran shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet over a remote mountainous region. The prime minister disclosed that President Donald Trump thanked him for his assistance in the mission and views Israel as a steadfast, determined, and firm ally. Netanyahu confirmed the destruction of the largest petrochemical plant in Iran, saying the goal of such strikes is to dismantle the Revolutionary Guards’ money machine. Israel has targeted several infrastructure within Tehran and other locations, and has eliminated many senior officials. IRGC’s int...

  NPFL: Ikorodu City stumble in title race, Abia Warriors seal narrow win Ikorodu City suffered a 4-1 heavy defeat to Plateau United in their match-day 33 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Easter Monday. The Oga Boys remain in third position on the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table with 52 points, three adrift leaders Rangers. Ossy Martins (brace), Kazeem Adeyanju, and Victor Dawa were on target for Plateau United in the game. Ikorodu city got their goal through Moses Ali. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors boosted their chances of securing a continental ticket courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Bayelsa United. Emeka Obioma netted the decisive goal two minutes before the hour mark. Abia Warriors moved to fourth position with 52 points, while Bayelsa United stayed in 16th position with 40 points.

Police rescue two kidnapped victims in Edo The Edo State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims namely Musibau Kehinde Tracy and Edewor John during a fierce gun duel with the suspected abductors. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this on Monday, April 6, 2026 in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City Ikoedem said the victims were abducted around Izakagbo/Iwu community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the State. According to her, “the Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that following the recent security concerns and reported kidnapping incidents around Izakagbo/Iwu community and its environs, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika ordered an immediate intensification of operational deployments and intelligence-driven policing across the affected axis. “This strategic intervention has yielded positive results. On 5th April, 2026, through a well-coordinated ambush operation carried out by...

 ADC youths issue INEC 72-hour ultimatum, threaten nationwide protest The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognized in 2025 or face nationwide civic action. Addressing journalists on Monday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, the ADC National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufa’i, accused INEC of undermining democracy and acting outside its constitutional powers. Rufa’i described Nigeria as being “under democratic siege,” alleging that institutions meant to safeguard the will of the people were being compromised and weaponized against democratic principles. He traced the crisis to a National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting held on July 29, 2025, where the party dissolved its National Working Committee and produced a new leadership led by David Mark. According to him, INEC had initially verified and officially recog...

Son of the late Asiwaju of Osogboland, 8BM CEO. Tobi Nurudeen Badmus, ties the knot with Asmau in a grand wedding ceremony held in Abuja It was a moment of joy, culture, and elegance as Tobi Nurudeen Badmus, son of the late Asiwaju of Osogboland, Chief Ajadi Badmus, tied the knot with his longtime partner, Asmau, in a grand wedding ceremony held in Abuja. The colourful event, which took place at the prestigious Hillside Hall, drew family members, friends, dignitaries, and well-wishers from across the country, all gathered to celebrate the union of the couple. Tobi, who hails from the prominent Ayogun family of Osogboland, exchanged vows with his bride in a ceremony that beautifully blended tradition and modernity. The occasion was marked by vibrant cultural displays, heartfelt moments, and an atmosphere filled with love and celebration. Guests were treated to a well-organized reception, featuring music, dance, and goodwill messages in honour of the couple. Many attendees also paid trib...

Gbenga Daniel @70: Pastor Adeboye preaches accountability to Nigerians Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has advised Nigerians including political leaders to live a life of accountability, saying, “we are all going to be on the path of a journey of no return”. He emphasised the importance of developing a positive relationship with God, explaining that all would eventually return to their creator to give an account of their lives. Adeboye spoke on Monday at the 70th birthday thanksgiving service of former Ogun State governor and senator representing the Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. Speaking at the service held at Abraham’s Tabernacle, Sagamu, Pastor Adeboye said Daniel was an exceptional governor who fulfilled every promise he made. He said, “I have been living in Ogun State since 1983. I have passed through so many Governors, but Daniel, has been exceptional. Every promise he made he fulfilled. If you are looking for original Omoluabi...

 Insecurity: ‘People are being slaughtered’ — Actress Sunshine Rosman cries out Nollywood actress, Sunshine Rosman has raised alarm over the worsening hardship, insecurity and poverty in Nigeria, questioning when citizens and leaders will finally take decisive action. In an emotional outburst, the actress lamented the economic situation in the country, the rising poverty rate, and the continued loss of lives due to violent attacks, particularly in parts of Northern Nigeria. Speaking tearfully, Rosman said Nigerians appear to have normalized suffering despite the scale of the crisis. When are we going to wake up as Nigerians? When is it finally going to be enough?” She asked. According to her, the economic challenges alone were overwhelming, but the persistent killings and displacement of innocent people had made the situation even more heartbreaking. We can’t even begin to talk about the economy right now the poverty rate, the lack of infrastructure in this country. “But as if that...

 He was working on Easter’ — Otedola reveals details of meeting with Tinubu Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Femi Otedola, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu was working on Easter Sunday He disclosed this in a statement on X on Monday after he and the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, visited Tinubu. According to him, they discussed Nigeria’s economy and how Nigerians can benefit from the Tinubu government’s reforms. According to Otedola, the President’s commitment to reforms gives hope for a better Nigeria. “Yesterday (Sunday), I spent Easter Sunday with our dear president, Bola Tinubu, and my bestie Aliko Dangote. We discussed the economy and how Nigerians can benefit from the reforms. On a day of resurrection and renewal, Mr. President was still working. “That kind of commitment gives you hope for Nigeria,” he wrote.

Akwa Ibom communities clash over Rep Etteh’s second term bid Two sociopolitical groups in Akwa Ibom State, the Esit Eket Grassroots Network (EGN) and the Eket People Union (EPU) have disagreed over the second term aspirations of the member representing Eket/ Onna/ Esit Eket/ Ibeno Federal constituency, Okpolupm Etteh. The Eket Peoples Union had, on March 27, 2026, withdrawn its support for the lawmaker’s second term bid, citing breach of trust as reason for the action. But, the Esit Eket Grass Root Network has distanced itself from EPU’s position, describing a recent publication by EPU titled ‘Why Ekid Will Not Support Hon. Okpolupm Etteh and Any Other Ibeno Candidate’ as misleading, divisive and unrepresentative of the collective will of the Ekid people. In a communiqué issued to newsmen in Uyo on Sunday after a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting on Friday, the EGN maintained that EPU does not and cannot speak for the entire Ekid nation, emphasizing that its views are limited to its ...

 Nasarawa: Troops disrupt armed robbery operation in Karu estate Personnel of the 177 Guards Battalion, operating from the Masaka Patrol Base, have successfully thwarted an attempted armed robbery in Mallam Nura Estate, located in the Angwan Tanko-Karu area of Karu Local Government Area in Nasarawa State. According to security sources, the incident unfolded around 2:50 am on April 5, 2026, when troops on routine night patrol responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an ongoing robbery attack within the estate. Upon arrival, the soldiers reportedly confronted the suspected robbers in a brief engagement, forcing them to abandon the operation and flee the scene. Following the intervention, security operatives secured the area and maintained a visible presence across the estate to reassure residents and deter any further criminal activity. Authorities also confirmed that efforts are underway to track down the fleeing suspects, while patrols have been intensified across vulnerable ...

Turkey: Galatasaray manager Buruk makes claim about Trabzonspor, Paul Onuachu after 2-1 defeat Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has claimed that Trabzonspor is a different team when their top striker, Paul Onuachu, is not playing.  Buruk spoke at his post-match interview after Onuachu led Trabzonspor to beat Galatasaray 2-1 in the Turkish Super Lig encounter over the weekend. He suggested that Trabzonspor would have struggled to win against his team if the Nigerian international was unavailable at the Papara Park.  Onuachu scored the first goal for the hosts against the visitors to give his side all three points. “Trabzonspor is different when Onuachu is not there. Players who play regularly develop certain habits,” Buruk said as quoted by BeinSports Despite the outcome of the match, Galatasaray remains at the top of the Turkish Super Lig with a point ahead of third-place Trabzonspor. Buruk’s side has a game in hand and should they win their outstanding game, they will go four...

Plateau crisis: Lagos evacuates over 230 students from UNIJOS The Lagos State Government has evacuated more than 230 students from the state studying at the University of Jos, UNIJOS, following heightened security concerns in Plateau State. The decision came in response to unrest in the state, which led to the temporary closure of the institution and suspension of academic activities. Authorities in Lagos moved swiftly to ensure the safety of affected students. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education, facilitated the evacuation by deploying a convoy of buses accompanied by security personnel. The operation ensured the safe return of all students to Lagos without incident. The Ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Mamud Hassan, explained that the intervention became necessary due to growing reports of insecurity in Jos, stressing that the welfare of Lagos indigene's studying outside the state remains a top priority. Also speaking, the Com...

Coalition backs Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN envoy, dismisses calls for review of posting A coalition of civil society groups led by the National Good Governance Advocacy Network, NGGAN, has dismissed calls for the review of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s ambassadorial posting as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Some civil society organizations, CSOs, including Yiaga Africa, Hope Behind Bars Africa, Media Rights Agenda, Womanifesto, Accountability Lab Nigeria, ActionAid Nigeria and Stand to End Rape, had kicked against the posting, pointing to Ibrahim’s role at NICON Insurance. However, addressing journalists on Monday, the coalition of civic groups led by NGGAN backed Ibrahim’s appointment, describing him as a true Nigerian and global citizen well-suited for the demanding diplomatic role. Convener of the Coalition, Dr. Emmanuel Agabi, insisted that Ibrahim has what it takes to discharge the responsibility. “The position of Permanent Representative to the United Nati...