President Bola Tinubu has signed the N68.32 trillion 2026 appropriation bill into law. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced this in a statement released on Friday, April 17. Recall that on March 31, the national assembly passed the budget after Tinubu’s upward review request. In December…
UK’s Counter-terrorism police have launched an urgent investigation after a video emerged online claiming drones carrying “dangerous substances” were used in an alleged attempt to target the Embassy of Israel London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a major response around Kensington Gardens, where officers discovered a number of “discarded items” and immediately sealed off the area…
British counter-terrorism officers, some in protective clothing, are examining a scene near the Israeli embassy in London after a pro-Iranian group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying “dangerous substances.” The Metropolitan Police confirmed that while the embassy was not actually attacked, they are investigating the authenticity of a video posted by a…
Global markets rallied sharply on Friday, April 17, after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of prolonged disruption to global oil supplies. Oil prices dropped more than 10%, with U.S. crude falling 10.8% to $81.28 per barrel, while Brent crude declined 10.3% to $89.13. The reopening of the key shipping…
A Nigerian man extradited to the United Kingdom has been charged with the 2018 m8rder of a 23-year-old in London. Matthew Adebiyi, 25, was extradited from Nigeria to London on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, where he was charged with the m8rder of Joshua Boadu. Joshua, also known as SJ – was st@bbed on…
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are formally requesting a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom. Robinson is scheduled for a hearing this Friday as his legal team argues that sensationalized and biased media coverage is compromising his right to a fair trial and tainting the…
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea after being handed an additional one-match ban for improper conduct. An independent regulatory commission charged Maguire on April 1 for acting in an “improper manner” after swearing at fourth official Matt Donohue following his red card against Bournemouth on March 20. The England international was reacting to…
The Kogi State Police Command has launched a massive search-and-rescue operation following a kidnapping incident on the Ayere–Kabba Road in Kabba Local government area. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, the incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on April 13, 2026, when armed hoodlums intercepted a…
Big Brother Naija star, Yerins Abraham, is off the market. The reality TV star who was on ‘’Shine Your Eye’ edition, popped the question to his fiancee, Sarah Oba, recently, He shared the good news on social media today April 17. ‘’A single YES turned this day into the beginning of forever. Thousands of…
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted that Stamford Bridge remains one of the most difficult grounds in the league as his side prepares for this weekend’s high-stakes clash. The rivalry between Chelsea and Manchester United has historically been one of the most evenly contested fixtures in Premier League history, often resulting in draws. However,…
