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  A faction of the terr+rist group Boko Haram, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, has reportedly issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government, thre@tening to exec¥te 416 captives if its demands are not met.

  The Nasarawa State Police Command has taken into custody a pastor, Asonye Isaiah, over allegations that he r@ped a 16-year-old girl in the Karshi area of Karu Local Government Area.

  A coalition of political stakeholders and pressure groups in Imo, particularly from the Owerri zone, has urged Emeka Ihedioha, former governor; Chima Amadi, a technocrat; and Samuel Anyanwu, senator, to contest the Owerri senatorial seat.

According to a report by Premium Times on Monday, April 20, 2026, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party, has stated that there is still an open opportunity for members who previously left the party to return.

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared his faction of the party as authentic because they are holding their meeting at the National Secretariat.

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday held its first National Executive Committee meeting at the party’s headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, following the recent unsealing of the secretariat by the police.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Director of Finance, Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will enjoy overwhelming support from Northern Nigeria in the 2027 general elections.

  The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State and Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Abejide, has urged Nigerians not to allow the country’s current economic challenges to tear apart their homes and relationships.

Hollywood actor Will Smith has shared a candid reflection on his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, speaking on his views about love, personal responsibility, and happiness.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about his hopes for his children’s future, revealing that he would rather they steer clear of the entertainment industry.

Michaela Coel has said that the United Kingdom is gradually losing its appeal to West Africans, noting that many now prefer a more peaceful life in countries like Ghana.

  The Nigerian Navy has rescued three individuals who hid on a merchant vessel in Lagos in an attempt to travel unlawfully to Europe.

  Uncertainty may be mounting within the ruling All Progressives Congress over its preferred consensus strategy for the 2027 elections, with party sources indicating that direct primaries may be adopted in states where “agreements prove difficult.”

Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued new warnings regarding the political situation, security, and economic outlook in Nigeria, expressing concerns about potential turmoil within political parties and vital sectors of the nation.

Nollywood actor-turned-politician Yul Edochie has reacted to recent remarks made by former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye, sparking fresh debate across social media platforms.

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, supporters of Peter Obi and those of Rabiu Kwankwaso have collapsed their structures into OK Movement.

The media office of Peter Obi has denied reports that the former Anambra State governor asked Rotimi Amaechi to step down for him ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

Tension is building in Rivers State as political forces begin early moves ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with fresh indications that two loyalists of Nyesom Wike may emerge to challenge Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

A former Commissioner in Plateau State, Jude Dakur, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

So, the shy, quiet and failed vice-presidential candidate, the amiable Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has finally declared his intention to contest for the senate in his Delta North district.

In one of the videos circulating online, a narrator pointed toward the scene of the attack and expressed shock at what appeared to be the presence of security personnel nearby.

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting following the reopening of its national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, after months of closure.

  A video currently making the rounds online featuring media personality Peller and skit maker Sir Balo has sparked conversations about money, savings, and financial discipline.

  Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has stirred political conversations with bold claims about the 2027 presidential election, expressing strong confidence in his chances against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

  During a recent sermon, David Oyedepo Jr. shared a striking personal story about sacrifice in marriage, revealing how his wife gave up her American residency shortly after they wed.

  Tragedy struck a home in Shreveport after eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 were k+lled in what authorities have described as a devastating domestic v+olence sh+oting.

Popular Nigerian cleric David Ibiyeomie has stirred reactions after stressing that tithing remains the foundation for anyone seeking covenant wealth.

  Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has stirred political conversations with bold claims about the 2027 presidential election, expressing strong confidence in his chances against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday visited the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the National Secretariat, Wadata House, in Abuja.

United States President Donald Trump says he will prohibit Israel from carrying out additional attacks on Lebanon as a nascent ceasefire takes hold.

Political strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf has warned that very soon bandits will be in the Nigerian Senate and the House of Reps.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that it is impossible for the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to deliver Rivers State to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections.

According to Lauretta Onochie, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), she reacted on Thursday, April 16, 2026, via her official X account to comments made by Atiku Abubakar regarding his financial capacity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed details surrounding the recent killing of senior military officers, stating that a commander was overwhelmed by more than 200 insurgents in a coordinated attack.

Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, has stated that he is open to supporting any qualified candidate produced through a credible party process, including Peter Obi.

2027 presidential aspirant and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed his skepticism regarding President Bola Tinubu’s victory during the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election in 2022.

The former Minister of Aviation and one of the chieftains of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has commented on the way Dino Melaye dressed to the National Convention of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Abuja.

  Former presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that his involvement in the case surrounding BLord and VeryDarkMan has concluded, following developments after the bail proceedings. Sowore made the remarks while addressing journalists in a statement aired by TV Platinum on Friday, April 17, 2026.

  In a recent interview on Viable TV, Nyesom Wike spoke during a live political discussion where he addressed criticisms from opposition figures and weighed in on past leadership dynamics in Nigeria.

  The Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Rivers State, Hon. Owolobi Ofori, has appointed 600 SSAs and SAs across the LGA with immediate effect.

Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner Mercy Eke has made a bold confession about what truly matters to her, and it is not fame.

A political ally of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has revealed that former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has agreed to serve as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.

Media personality Madame Joyce has sparked debate online after sharing her strong views on flashy men and why women should think twice before choosing them as life partners.

Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Tajudeen Olusi, has clarified the circumstances under which Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, was described as the “incoming governor” ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A 20-year-old man, Muhammad Maharazu, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted for drug-related offences and attempting to vi%lently resist arrest in Kano State.

A 27-year-old Nigerian man identified as Stanley, d!ed after a part of a four-storey building collapsed in Limassol, Cyprus.

London, United Kingdom – April 16, 2026 (African News Digest) – Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told the Southwark Crown Court that her role in approving oil contracts was largely procedural, insisting that major decisions were taken before documents reached her desk.

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has said that electricity supply has improved in some parts of the country, adding that Nigerians currently experience more power than they did in 2015 and 2023.

  Singer Akon has sparked widespread discussion after making bold claims about relationships, commitment, and human nature during an interview with The Shade Room.

  Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, has claimed that he has not had access to his late son’s child, Liam, since the singer’s d+ath, amid ongoing public controversies surrounding custody and family relations.