Latest News from Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from his position in the Federal Executive Council to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.

President Bola Tinubu has approved debt relief for airline operators to cushion the impact of the rising operational costs in Nigeria’s aviation sector.

Chelsea FC have parted company with head coach Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results.

Members of Kano Pillars Volleyball Club are still in Nigeria, while the Nigeria Customs team has landed in Rwanda for the ongoing African Men’s Club Championship, the biggest on the continent.

A wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, who was declared wanted by the Federal High Court in Lagos, has been arrested after five years on the run in a joint operation by Nigerian and international partners.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Lagos Red Line is expected to move up to 500,000 commuters daily once it reaches full capacity, as the government steps up efforts to tackle traffic congestion in the city.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the leadership dispute rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a case that could shape the party’s future ahead of the 2027 elections.

Outgoing Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says he is proud of the economic reforms carried out under President Bola Tinubu, as he prepares to leave office following a cabinet reshuffle.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened global security cooperation, as Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tributes poured in from across the football world on Tuesday as former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel marked his 39th birthday, with messages from his former club Chelsea FC and Nigeria’s national team.

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) as of December 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO).

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action on clean energy, ecosystem protection and environmental restoration to mark World Earth Day 2026.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging a lower court ruling that nullified its November 2025 national convention.

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign in the coming days after receiving approval from Bola Ahmed Tinubu to contest the Oyo State governorship in 2027.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party, affirming Nenadi Usman as the party’s legitimate leader.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says it is working closely with authorities in Cross River State following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case

The Plateau State Government has filed terrorism-related charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services over the Angwa-Rukuba killings in Jos North Local Government Area.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned the public about fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts falsely linked to the bank.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered an extension of the ceasefire with Iran while directing the military to maintain its blockade of the country.