Trump Threatens Jail for Reporter Who Revealed Details of Iran Airman Rescue

Kingsley Oyong Akam6 April 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would demand that the journalist who first reported that an airman in Iran had been rescued reveal how they obtained that information, and threatened to jail them if they refused. Trump’s remarks at a White House press conference represented a significant escalation of the administration’s attacks...

US and Iran Receive Framework for Peace Plan as Trump’s Tuesday Deadline Looms

Kingsley Oyong Akam6 April 2026

A man wearing a high-visibility vest carries a child's bicycle at an impact site, following a barrage of missiles launched from Iran, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in central Israel, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Nir Elias

How One Chinese Factory Learned to Live with Trump Tariffs and Turmoil

The Credibility News6 April 2026

A Chinese electronics manufacturer has emerged from a year of U.S. tariff turbulence with a clear verdict: despite geopolitical tensions and forced diversification efforts, China remains extremely difficult to replace as a manufacturing base. Agilian Technology, a Dongguan-based contract manufacturer serving Western brands, saw more than half its revenue — tied to U.S. orders —...

Trump Sets Tuesday Evening Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz or Face New Attacks

Kingsley Oyong Akam6 April 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has set a new deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on energy plants and bridges, saying Tehran has until Tuesday evening. Trump made the remarks in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. He later posted on social media with no other details:...

Easter Sunday Attack in Benue Claims at Least 17 Lives, Destroys Homes

Michael Odunayo Ogunjobi6 April 2026

A deadly attack has devastated the Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving multiple residents dead and widespread destruction in its wake. The assault occurred on Easter Sunday, with reports indicating that at least 17 people were killed. Many others remain missing, as search and rescue operations continue in the...

Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Kidnapped Worshippers After Kaduna Church Easter Attack

Vivian Orok Nyong6 April 2026

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of 31 civilians who were taken captive during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna State, while also confirming that five people were found dead at the scene. Sources from the Nigerian Army say the attack occurred during an Easter celebration at a church in Ariko village,...

Bandits Kill Two Girls After Collecting N13m Ransom in Kaduna

Habibu Idris Gimba6 April 2026

Abidat Habibu, one of the victims

Atiku Signs $1.2 Million US Lobbying Deal Ahead of 2027 Elections

Rita Eze6 April 2026

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has entered into a $1.2 million (approximately N1.9 billion) 12‑month lobbying and strategic advisory agreement with the Washington‑based firm Von Batten‑Montague‑York, L.C. The contract, signed on March 9 and 10, 2026, by the firm’s managing partner, Karl Von Batten, and Nigerian political operative Fabiyi Oladimeji (on behalf of Atiku),...

Easter Bloodshed in Kaduna: Troops Rescue 31 Worshippers, Recover Five Bodies

Amos Mathew6 April 2026

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists attacked worshippers at two churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during Easter celebrations, leading to a military rescue operation that saved 31 hostages. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, targeted First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church, throwing the community...

Four Police Officers and One Hunter Killed in ISWAP Attacks on Borno Communities

Habibu Idris Gimba5 April 2026

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four police personnel and a member of a local hunters’ group by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the officers paid the supreme price during coordinated...

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