Homepage News from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to its competitions, including plans to introduce an African Nations League and expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 teams.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody following court proceedings in Kaduna, as his legal battle over alleged corruption charges continues.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is taking urgent steps to shield households and businesses from rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, has resigned from office to pursue the Gombe State governorship seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the resumed hearing of his bail application amid tight security.

The DR Congo national football team have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, when they competed as Zaire.

Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill extending the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has condemned the reported killing of Christians in Nigeria, describing it as another attack by jihadist groups.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned Caleb Mutfwang to Abuja following the attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which left 28 people dead.

The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit from traffic enforcement across the state.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has condemned the killings in Angwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area in Plateau State, describing the attack as tragic.