Thursday, April 16, 2026

Nigerian news

April 15, 2026

Police arrest nine over alleged traffic violations in Ogun

The CP reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for road obstruction and traffic indiscipline.

Enugu State police
April 15, 2026

Benue: Amnesty International condemns killing of nine by gunmen

The organisation called on authorities in Nigeria to take immediate and decisive action.

Amnesty International
April 15, 2026

Minister blames power-hungry politicians for fuelling insecurity to make Tinubu appear weak

According to the minister, political actors are fuelling insecurity to score political goals.

Christopher Musa
April 15, 2026

Goodluck Jonathan failed because he lacked leadership experience: Atiku

Mr Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential election to former president Muhammadu Buhari.

Goodluck Jonathan and Atiku
April 15, 2026

Fishermen rescue man who jumped into Lagos lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge

The victim was later seen in the video in a canoe being paddled to shore by a fisherman.

LAGOS LAGOON
April 15, 2026

U.S. lawmaker urges Tinubu to remove Matawalle over rising attacks on Christians in Nigeria, cites relationship with bandits

She urged the U.S. to apply more diplomatic pressure to hold those accused of aiding terrorism accountable.

Kimberly Daniels and Bello Matawalle
April 15, 2026
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
April 15, 2026

Airline operators warn of possible flight suspension over fuel hike

Mr Sarina said the price of Jet A1 had increased to N3,300 per litre from about N900 per litre. 

Airline Operators of Nigeria
April 15, 2026

Court reinstates student activists Aduwo, Gbadegesin, Linus; declares suspension, persecution by UI illegal

The judge granted an injunction mandating the University of Ibadan to stop victimising them.

Ayodele Aduwo, Gbadegesin, Linus
April 15, 2026

Lagos: Police arrest three suspected robbers, recover firearm

She urged the members of the public to remain vigilant. 

Enugu State police