Latest News from Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, removing two ministers and appointing replacements to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as part of efforts to strengthen governance and economic coordination.

A fresh wave of defections hit the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers switched parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A fresh case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Nigeria, with health authorities reporting an infection in Cross River State.

The bail hearing of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai will now hold in the first week of June 2026, following an adjournment by the Kaduna State High Court.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Legislators Forum has accused senior officials in the presidency of interfering in opposition party affairs and ongoing legal disputes, alleging actions that raise concerns about executive influence on the judiciary and electoral processes.

The Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo, has raised fresh concerns over the Electoral Act 2026, questioning the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process and warning of rising costs ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge against six suspects over an alleged coup plot, accusing them of treason, terrorism and money laundering.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that its chairman, Joash Ojo Amupitan, operates a personal account on X, describing the allegation as a case of digital impersonation.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has pushed back against criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that he gave his best while in office despite acknowledged challenges.

Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the “Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement,” as alignments intensify ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, located in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated from the Premier League following a goalless draw between West Ham United and Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has released its timetable for the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for the sale of nomination forms and primary elections across all elective positions.