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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption, amid shortages caused by the Middle East war. Fuel prices in the East African nation have soared by about one-third since March, the country’s energy regulator said last week. Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for officials on Wednesday, Hassan said that during her official trips, only her core convoy — including her escort, police and a backup vehicle — would remain in the official motorcade. Hassan’s presidential entourage normally comprises more than 30 vehicles, including luxury SUVs…

At least six state chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have suspended their congresses and other programmes following the derecognition of the party’s factional leaderships by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Since the opposition coalition assumed leadership of the ADC in July 2025, the party has been grappling with internal disputes, with three factions, including Nafiu Bala’s and the David Mark-led group laying claim to leadership of the platform. The crisis culminated in protracted litigation, which prompted INEC to derecognise the Bala and Mark’s faction on April 1, citing the March 12 judgment of the court of appeal.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus from Bauchi State in the National Assembly has agreed to form a special committee to handle issues surrounding Governor Bala Mohammed’s possible move into the party. The decision followed a tense meeting in Abuja, where members disagreed sharply over the political impact of the governor’s planned defection. Speaking after the meeting, the acting secretary of the caucus, Dabo Ismail, said the committee would outline the group’s conditions and expectations if the governor eventually joins the APC. He explained that the team would also meet with key stakeholders and represent the caucus in all talks…

A serious road accident occurred at the Odogbolu junction along the Sagamu-Ore Expressway in Ogun State, injuring at least thirteen individuals, including three children. The incident involved a head-on collision between a blue Toyota Varso and an ash-coloured Mercedes Benz. According to officials from the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency and the Amotekun Corps, the driver of the Mercedes Benz lost control while driving at excessive speed, leading to the crash. In total, 18 people were involved in the accident, comprising ten males, five females, and three children. All injured parties were promptly transported to IDERA Hospital in Odogbolu and…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he keeps a close watch on media reports, saying he personally monitors what those he tagged his “enemies” say about him. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the minister explained that he follows prime-time news across leading Nigerian television stations, including Africa Independent Television (AIT), TVC News, and Channels Television. Wike said he prefers to stay directly informed rather than depend on aides or third parties for updates on public discourse surrounding him. He added that his habit often extends late into the night, as he sometimes revisits broadcasts around…

The World Bank has stated that Nigeria’s economy is set to grow in the first half of 2026 despite the Iran war, noting however that rising fuel costs and persistently high inflation risk squeezing incomes and slowing poverty reduction. World Bank Nigeria lead economist Fiseha Haile stated this during the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) presentation in Abuja on Tuesday. Overall business activity has been expanding over the past few months, suggesting the impact on growth has been relatively contained. But the shock is still being felt through higher inflation,” Haile said. Daily Trust reports that Inflation eased sharply to 15.06%…

The US Department of State has authorised non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria. In an updated travel advisory issued on Wednesday, the department noted that, starting April 8, 2026, Americans are advised to reconsider travel to the country due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest. The advisory classified the overall travel advisory for Nigeria as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” while some states are at “Level 4: Do Not Travel.” The department also added Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, and Taraba states to the list…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, who represented Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress with immediate effect. In a resignation letter addressed to the chairman of APC Ikpoba-Okha Ward 6 and read before journalists in Benin City, Edo State capital, on Wednesday, Agbonayinma said his decision followed a careful evaluation of recent developments within the party, citing a series of undemocratic tendencies and activities. He also alleged undue interference in the affairs of the APC in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. As a foundation member from the days of AC,…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark is meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja. The meeting comes amid the leadership crises rocking both opposition parties. Those attending the sit-down on Mark’s side include former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano; Aminu Tambuwal, senator representing Sokoto south; Abubakar Malami, ex-minister of justice; Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation; and Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023. On Turaki’s side are Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo; Babangida Aliyu, former governor of Niger state; Jerry Gana, former…

The Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has rescued a 37-year-old truck driver and his 25-year-old motor boy from kidnappers in the state. The Deputy Commander, Operations of the Corps, Richard Balogun, disclosed this to newsmen yesterday in Benin City. Balogun identified the driver and his motor boy as Sani Muhammed and Nazifi Rabiu, from Jigawa State. He said the victims were kidnapped at about 11pm on March 30, 2026, along the Benin–Okene road near an army checkpoint in Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Area. He added that the victims were rescued on April 5, 2026, at about 6pm in…