“Nigerians don’t want 24-hour light, they can’t even afford it” — Activist Deji Adeyanju says

Nigerian activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has stirred reactions online after sharing his views on electricity expectations in the country.

Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, he argued that many Nigerians are not even asking for round-the-clock power because of the cost.

“Nigerians don’t want 24-hour light, they can’t even afford it” Adeyanju said

According to him, what most people want is simple—electricity at key times, especially at night and early morning. He explained that Nigerians would rather have light when they get home to sleep comfortably and early in the morning to prepare for the day.

He added that power supply can then be focused on factories and businesses during the day.

Tourist k!lled after cobra slithers up his trousers while watching ‘snake charmer’ routine

A tourist has di£d after being bitten by a snake ‘hypnotised’ in a charmer routine in Egypt. 

The 57-year-old man was on holiday with two relatives, enjoying a traditional show when he was enticed by the snake charmer performing at his hotel in Hurghada on the Red Sea. 

Two snakes were draped over the necks of other audience members, Bavarian police said. 

The snake charmer then let one of the snakes crawl into the trousers of the German man, where it sank its teeth into his leg. 

The victim immediately showed signs of poisoning and went into shock. He was resuscitated at the hotel before he was taken to hospital. 

The man, who was not named in the police statement, came from the Unterallgäu district of Bavaria. 

Police and prosecutors are investigating his de@th and are awaiting the results of a toxicology test. 

There have been no arrests, so far in the investigation.

Troops @rrest suspected t3rr0rist spy in Borno

 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected spy and neutralised two terrorists in separate operations in Borno State, as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East theatre.

 

The troops of 198 Special Forces Battalion apprehended a suspected spy on 25 April 2026 at about 21:40 hours while conducting surveillance operations along a parapet area within their operational environment.

The suspect was reportedly observed through while conducting reconnaissance on troop dispositions before attempting to conceal himself in nearby shrubs.

 

The sources stated that troops on standing patrol swiftly moved in and arrested the suspect, who could not provide any identification details and declined to give information during preliminary questioning.

 

He is currently in custody for further interrogation to determine his motive and possible links to hostile elements operating in the area.

In a separate development within the same theatre, troops also repelled an attempted infiltration by terrorists around Buratai District in Biu Local Government Area.

The encounter, which occurred late on 25 April 2026, resulted in the neutralisation of two terrorists, with troops recovering a motorcycle and a cache of ammunition after the attackers were forced to withdraw in disarray.

 

Military authorities noted that the general security situation remains fluid but under close monitoring, while reaffirming that troops’ morale and operational effectiveness remain high as counter-terrorism operations continue across the region.

Another Nigerian found de@d in workplace the UK

Another UK-based Nigerian has been found de@d in the UK, making him the third UK-based Nigerian whose de@th occurred suddenly in April. 

Ademola Oke was reportedly found unresponsive at his workplace in the United Kingdom. 

According to a close family friend, Adejonwo Odutola, the incident occurred on April 18. 

Odutola explained that Ademola had left home that morning in good health and remained in contact with his wife throughout the day, with no indication of any illness. 

Later that day, Ademola was found unresponsive at his workplace by a colleague who arrived for a night shift. 

Odutola wrote, “On 18th April, 2026, Ademola, 37 years old, left home in the morning hale and hearty, with no signs of illness. He was in contact with his wife during the day, and they even shared a WhatsApp message at 2:08 pm—everything seemed normal. 

“Tragically and without warning, Ademola passed away suddenly while at work. Later in the day, a colleague arriving for their shift at night in the service user’s house found him seated on a sofa, unresponsive.” 

Odutola said emergency services were immediately contacted. Tragically, he was confirmed de@d at the scene. 

Ademola is survived by his 31-year-old wife and their two young children, aged six and two. 

Odutola, who created a GoFundMe to raise funds for the family, described the deceased as a loving husband and devoted father, whose d£ath has had a profound impact on his family and loved ones. 

This comes after a Nigerian mother of three di£d of cancer in the United Kingdom and a Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, was found de@d in his apartment.

A government that can’t protect lives has no right to exist – Obasanjo reacts to heightened insecurity in Nigeria

 

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commented on the heightened insecurity in Nigeria. 

In an interview with News Central, Obasanjo said any government that cannot protect lives and property of its citizens does not have the right to exist. 

He said: “Let me tell you, the government that cannot give security of life and property of its citizen has no right of existence. 

“The elected members of our National Assembly have no right to fix their own salary and their own emolument. 

“It’s not in our constitution for them to do that. It’s the revenue mobilization and allocation commission that should do it.” 
 

Many including soldiers feared de@d as bandits attack Kwara community

Suspected terrorists attacked Kaiama Local Government of Kwara state in the early hours of today April 20, reportedly k!lling some persons including soldiers.

According to Punch, the attack, which occurred at about 3:00 a.m., was allegedly preceded by a threat letter reportedly sent to the community by the assailants, raising tension among residents in the days leading up to the incident. The attackers eventually struck under the cover of darkness, firing gunshots indiscriminately and throwing the community into panic as residents fled for safety.

According to sources, security operatives, including personnel of the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, swiftly responded and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted until about 5:00 a.m.

“Our security agents, including the army and local vigilantes, engaged the attackers in an intense gun battle that lasted till about 5:00 a.m.,” a representative from Kaiama TV said

The source added that the attackers, upon arrival, allegedly launched an explosive device at a military camp in the area, causing significant damage before advancing further into the community. During the exchange of fire, casualties were recorded among security personnel.

“They k!lled some of our soldiers, but we still cannot ascertain how disastrous the attack was until daybreak,” the source stated.

The att@ckers were also said to have carted away military patrol vehicles and motorcycles before fleeing the scene.

Light has improved in parts of the country. Nigerians have more power now than they did in 2015 - Presidential aide, Daniel Bwala

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that electricity has greatly improved in many parts of the country.

While speaking on Arise TV on Thursday night, April 16, Bwala said Nigerians experience more power supply now than they did in 2015 and 2023.

He said;

‘’In terms of generation and distribution, there are parts of the country where you see improvement. In the FCT, you don't have light problem. Probably people complain about the money, the tariff .

We have created the legislative environment that has given rise to the capacity of state, local government, and even the private sector to participate in both generation and distribution of power.

Nigerians have more power now than 2015 and 2023.''

Watch a clip of him speaking below…

 

Man st@bs his girlfriend, k!lls her sister and shoots young man in Abia community

A man, identified as Chinedu Anamelechi, has allegedly shot d3ad his girlfriend's sister, Ezinne Ariwodo at Umuanga Amakama community in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. 

It was gathered that the suspect, said to be a local security personnel, also st@bbed his girlfriend and shot a young man before fleeing the community. 

The motive behind the attack remains unclear. 

The spokesperson for the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, who confirmed the incident said that the injured victims were rushed to the hospital where they are currently receiving treatment while the deceased was confirmed d3ad by medical personnel.

The PPRO said that the body of the slain woman has been deposited in the mogue for autopsy and preservation, adding that exhibits were also recovered from the scene.

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the command swiftly moved to the scene where they found the lifeless body of the deceased in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds,” the statement read.

"The injured victims were rescued and rushed to the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.

“The deceased was confirmed d3ad by medical personnel and her remains deposited in the morgue for autopsy.”

She added that normalcy has been restored in the area, urging residents not to take the law into their hands as investigations are ongoing to apprehend the suspect.

Jos att@ck was done to embarrass President Tinubu on his birthday - Socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest

Socialite, Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chiefpriest, says the terrorist att@ck that occured in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area on Palm Sunday, March 29, was carried out just to embarrass President Tinubu who marked his 74th birthday on the same day.

In a post shared on Instagram this afternoon March 31, Chiefpriest called out the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang. for visiting the scene of the att@ck in an armoured tanker. He also stated that it is embarrassing for the security agents to allow such an att@ck happen on the President's birthday.

 

Eight k!lled as terrorists bomb bridge in Niger State

Eight persons were k!lled after a vehicle they were travelling in was hit by an improvised explosive device IED in Niger State.

The incident occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of the state on Monday, March 23, 2026.

It was gathered that the vehicle moving between Nuku and Woro stepped on the IED, which exploded and k!lled the seven occupants and the driver. 

According to punch, the IED was planted by terrorists who used a similar IED to destroy a bridge along Luma road, connecting Luma-Babana-Agwara communities.

The bombed bridge connected people moving from  one town to another, particularly the Babanna major border market that holds every Monday.

The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the bombing of the bridge, said a clearance operation was ongoing.

“On 23rd March 2026 at about 6.30 am, a report received revealed that on the same date at about 2 am, suspected terrorists within the park forest used an explosive device and bombed a bridge located along Luma road, Borgu LGA, connecting Luma-Babana-Agwara communities," the PPRO said. 

“It was discovered that the bridge was damaged by the hoodlums during security operations in the area.

“However, monitoring continues while clearance operation is intensified.”

 

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