EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas denounced a “violation of religious freedom” after Israel stopped the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in the Church of the Sepulchre.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been taken back by loyal members, blasting defectors, asserting control of the party, and taking a swipe at opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Residents of Omugo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area are living in fear and fleeing their homes following persistent attacks by armed bandits. Eight members of the ECWA Church in the community remain in captivity, according to Pastor Toba Omole.

Thousands of Christians in Ilorin, Kwara State, joined millions around the world on Sunday in a vibrant Palm Sunday procession, commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and marking the start of Holy Week.

Soludo made the remark in a message posted on X on Sunday to mark Tinubu’s 74th birthday, where he praised the president’s leadership and reform agenda.

United Nigeria Airlines’ operations appear to have taken a hit as two of the airline’s aircraft were affected in separate incidents, Sunday, disrupting scheduled services across its network.

“If Obi is not on the ballot of ADC, that is the end of ADC. It looks like that now that Obi will not (be on the ballot),” he said.

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, on Sunday urged aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those who have left the party to return, calling for unity and a renewed commitment to the national interest.

Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective 28 March 2026.

The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said key opposition leaders are expected to formally receive Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the party, in what could mark a significant political realignment.

Britain, France, Germany and Italy expressed “deep concern” on Sunday over Israeli plans to extend the application of the death penalty in a bill due to be voted into law next week.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday moved to steady itself after months of bruising internal crisis, with its Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, urging members to put aside personal interests and focus on rebuilding the party.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed senior officials, including two National Commissioners, to monitor the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, marking a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Nigeria’s electricity sector crisis is worsening as the Federal Government paid only N76.95 billion—about four percent—of the N1.928 trillion subsidy required in 2025, according to new industry data. Despite budgeting N958 billion for electricity subsidies, the government released just N76.95 billion, leaving an outstanding liability of approximately N1.85 trillion […]