Eight Rescued as Under‑Construction Building Collapses in Abuja

Habibu Idris Gimba3 April 2026

No fewer than eight persons have been rescued from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed on Friday morning in Jikwoyi Phase 1, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, confirmed the incident while speaking to journalists. According to him, the command received a distress call at about 9:00 a.m....

‘Democracy Kills’: Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Signals Long-Term Rule as Elections Fade

Kingsley Oyong Akam3 April 2026

Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a September 2022 coup, has told journalists that “people need to forget about democracy” and that “democracy kills” — in his clearest signal yet of plans to rule for the long term. Traoré’s junta originally promised to restore civilian rule through elections in 2024....

ADC Closed-Door Meetings Deepen Political Realignments Ahead of 2027

Rita Eze3 April 2026

Bauchi, Nigeria – A series of high-level closed-door meetings between Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and delegations from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified speculation about major political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. On Tuesday, March 31, Governor Mohammed received an ADC delegation led by former...

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Bandits Kill 2, Abduct 20 in Separate Attacks in Sokoto State

Habibu Idris Gimba3 April 2026

Suspected bandits have killed two people and abducted 20 others in two separate attacks in Sokoto State within 24 hours. In the first incident, gunmen attacked Malamawar Yari village in Kware Local Government Area at about 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, killing two persons and abducting 11 others. The victims killed were identified as Abubakar Buntu...

Uba Sani Seeks Stronger Partnership with Town Planners on Urban Development

Amos Mathew3 April 2026

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called for closer collaboration with professional town planners to drive sustainable urban development, improve land administration, and ensure orderly growth across the state. The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, made the call when a delegation of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP),...

UNICAL to Graduate 10,820 Students with 52 First Class Honours at 38th Convocation

Mike Patrick Abang, Calabar3 April 2026

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) will graduate a total of 10,820 students during its 38th convocation ceremony, with 52 students bagging First Class honours. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, disclosed this on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, during a press briefing to mark the commencement of convocation activities. A breakdown of the graduands shows that...

ADC’s Rising Profile in Kaduna Signals Looming Showdown with APC

Amos Mathew3 April 2026

The political landscape in Kaduna State is shifting as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gains momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the heart of this emerging realignment is former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, whose influence has positioned him as a key figure — and de facto leader — in the ADC in Kaduna, despite...

Couple Sentenced to 15 Years Each for Baby Trafficking in Calabar

Julius Etokudo, Calabar3 April 2026

A couple has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment each by the Federal High Court in Calabar for their involvement in baby trafficking. Esther Ini Udo, 32, and her husband, Eyo Stephen Udo, 34, were convicted on a four-count charge bordering on buying and selling of babies for exploitation. The National Agency for the Prohibition...

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Cross River Assembly Passes Bill to Establish Social Protection and Investment Agency

Julius Etokudo, Calabar3 April 2026

The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Social Protection and Investment Programme Agency, aimed at strengthening welfare delivery and reducing poverty across the state. The assembly on Thursday passed the Social Protection and Investment Programme Agency Bill 2025 after considering the report of the Joint Committee on Women...

‘We Cannot Grow Numb to This Pain’: New York Mayor Reacts as Seven‑Month‑Old Baby Killed in Brooklyn Shooting

The Credibility News3 April 2026

A seven‑month‑old baby has been fatally shot in Brooklyn, prompting an emotional response from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said the city cannot accept gun violence as normal. “This is not the first family in our city to know this pain. Too many children have never grown up into becoming adults. Too many...

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