Latest News from Monday, April 6th, 2026

The Nigeria Guild of Editors and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project have called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the voiced threat against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye.

Benue State Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned an attack on the Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area, describing it as “heinous” and unacceptable.

Two people have died in a crash along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with officials blaming reckless driving and excessive speed for the accident.

Iran has warned it will launch a “much more devastating” response if its civilian areas are targeted again, as tensions rise in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency says two separate fire outbreaks in Lagos over the weekend were caused by electrical surges, with no loss of life recorded.

British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been ranked the most popular party leader in the United Kingdom, according to a new opinion poll, despite all major politicians recording negative approval ratings.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move aimed at improving electricity supply across the country.

The Nigerian military has rescued 31 worshippers abducted by terrorists during an Easter church service in Kaduna state, the army said Sunday.

Hajiya Hadiza Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman (INEC) Attahiru Jega, has died, drawing condolences from President Bola Tinubu and other top officials.

Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye says he will not be intimidated following controversial remarks by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, sparking debate about press freedom and political rhetoric in Nigeria.