Friday, April 10, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

April 7, 2026

Iran War: House democrats rebuke Trump, call for immediate vote against ‘whole civilisation will die’ threat

Democrats asserted the war in Iran was costing Americans dearly, citing the deaths of more than 10 military personnel and a sharp increase in fuel prices.

President Donald Trump
April 7, 2026

Iranian youths urged to ‘form human chains’ around bridges, power plants as U.S. attack deadline nears

Iranian authorities appear to be exploring ways to shield strategic assets by encouraging civillian presence at potential targets.

Iran and U.S. flags
April 7, 2026

Trump claims total regime change, warns ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ in Iran

The White House announced that U.S. forces struck Kharg Island early Tuesday morning ahead of Mr Trump’s evening ultimatum.

President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz
April 6, 2026

Easter Bloodshed: Amnesty says Benue killings show Tinubu’s consistent failure to end insecurity

The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again, Amnesty International said.

Amnesty International
April 6, 2026

Pain of El-Rufai’s incarceration killed his mother: Kenneth Okonkwo

The actor turned politician suggested that those who informed her of her son’s arrest might have misrepresented the situation.

Umma El-Rufai
April 5, 2026

Iran will be in hell if Strait of Hormuz not opened by Tuesday: Trump

The U.S. president said he would hold a news conference in the White House on Monday.

Ships on Strait of Hormuz
April 3, 2026

Shettima to launch first university innovation pods in Nigeria at UNILAG

UNDP plans to scale UniPods to over 50 universities nationwide, equip 500,000 learners with AI skills and support up to 2,000 startups.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
April 2, 2026

Remita begins API key resets amid alleged hack exposing KYC data of Nigerians

Remita made no mention of the hack but only cited “some hitches” in its message to customers, a language many said was intended to downplay the alleged cyberattack.

Remita
April 1, 2026

Trump attends Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship case

Mr Trump has long argued that the U.S was being exploited as a birth tourism destination.

President Donald Trump
March 31, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Christian counsellor, reverses ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors

The ruling favoured Kaley Chiles, the plaintiff, who affirmed herself a Christian offering talk therapy to help minors reduce attraction for the same sex.

LGBTQ flag