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 “Remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies,” charged Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, as he led a high-powered security assessment team to Jos on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday refused to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting an urgent bid to bar her from the party’s activities.

“The surge in examination malpractice threatens the very core of WAEC’s mandate.” Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama issued that warning as the 74th Annual Council Meeting of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) ended in Accra, Ghana.

China has urged Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanon immediately, warning that escalating violence risks triggering a wider regional crisis.

The African Democratic Congress is raising fresh concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.

A group of eight countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, has strongly condemned a new Israeli law permitting the death penalty for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Iran has warned against a “vicious cycle” of conflict after threats of military action from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily shut down the Temporary Terminal (T3) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) following an electrical spark that produced smoke in an operational office on Tuesday at about 14:05 hours.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of expanded military action against Iran if ongoing talks fail, saying the United States is prepared to escalate its offensive despite claiming major battlefield successes.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has issued a stern warning to Commission officials, declaring that ignorance of procurement law will no longer be tolerated as preparations ramp up for the 2027 general elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that American forces have dealt devastating blows to Iran’s military capabilities, declaring that key objectives of the ongoing campaign are “nearing completion.”

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled visit to Iperu in Ogun State and will instead travel to Jos, Plateau State, to commiserate with victims of recent attacks that claimed several lives.

The African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and allies of Peter Obi have condemned the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission to de-recognise key leaders of the ADC, warning of potential political fallout.

The Nigeria Police Force has stepped up awareness efforts on electoral violence and road safety in Lagos and Ogun states as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Day.