April 18, 2026 By SUNTV Global Channel Suspected bandits have abducted a newly installed traditional ruler, his wife, and one other person in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when armed men reportedly stormed the monarch’s palace at about 1:40 a.m., firing sporadically…
Abuja, Nigeria — April 17, 2026 Former Minister of Transportation, , has strongly criticised recent remarks by former Vice President suggesting that the North should produce Nigeria’s next president, insisting that regional identity alone is not a qualification for leadership. Amaechi, speaking during a political engagement in Abuja, dismissed the argument as outdated and dangerous…
Johannesburg, South Africa — April 17, 2026 Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to unlawful possession of a firearm and violations of South Africa’s immigration laws. The guilty plea was entered alongside his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, during proceedings at a South African court following a…
April 17, 2026 | Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the campaign period for the upcoming Osun State governorship election, adding an extra one week to the official timeline. The decision, described as a significant adjustment to the electoral timetable, is aimed at ensuring that all political parties and…
April 17, 2026 | Niger State, Nigeria Residents of Suleja and surrounding communities in Niger State have expressed frustration over the poor condition of the Suleja–Madalla expressway, despite reports that about ₦2.1 billion was spent on road projects in the area within a nine-month period. According to available records covering January to September 2025, the…
April 17, 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria There is growing public anger after reports emerged that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos has introduced new parking charges, including a ₦50,000 overnight parking fee, sparking fresh debate over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. A video circulating online shows frustrated motorists reacting to the updated…
April 17, 2026 | Borno State, Nigeria Fresh details have emerged surrounding the killing of Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah, the Nigerian Army commander who died during a deadly terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. According to new accounts, the senior military officer was reportedly on a phone call with…
April 17, 2026 | Nigeria Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that his exits from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) were not voluntary, claiming he was politically pushed out of both major parties. Amaechi made the comments during a live interview on…
April 17, 2026 | Abuja, Nigeria The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to embattled cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, bringing a temporary relief in a case that has drawn wide public attention across Nigeria’s digital and business space. The court ruled that BLord be released on self-recognizance…
April 17, 2026 | Benue State, Nigeria The Benue State-owned transport company, Benue Links Transit, has confirmed the arrest of one of its drivers following a violent abduction incident involving UTME candidates and other passengers along the Makurdi–Otukpo Road. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Burnt Bricks axis in Otukpo Local Government Area,…