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CUBA’S PRESIDENT REJECTS CALLS TO STEP DOWN AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS WITH TRUMP ADMINISTRATION. (PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

Cuba’s president rejects calls to step down amid escalating tensions with Trump administration Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said he will not step down from office, rejecting suggestions that he should resign during an interview conducted in Havana in his first appearance with a U.S. broadcast network. When asked whether he would consider leaving office to help stabilize the country, Díaz-Canel pushed back sharply, saying Cuba’s leadership is not chosen by the United States and insisting the nation operates as a sovereign state. He added that stepping down “is not part of our vocabulary,” and defended Cuba’s political system as one based on domestic elections at the local level. The exchange comes amid heightened tensions between Havana and Washington, with the Trump administration increasing pressure on Cuba and openly calling for political change on the island. U.S. officials have described Cuba as facing deep economic challenges and have argued that reforms to its leadership and...

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REPORT TO ACCUSE BIDEN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN BIAS IN DRAFT FINDINGS. (PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

Trump administration report to accuse Biden Justice Department of anti-Christian bias in draft findings, NBC News reports The Trump administration is preparing to release a report that accuses the Biden Justice Department of exhibiting anti-Christian bias in its enforcement of certain federal laws, including actions involving abortion clinic protections and COVID-era policies, according to details of the draft. The report originates from a Justice Department-led task force created after an executive order signed in 2025 aimed at addressing what the administration describes as “anti-Christian bias.” A final version is expected in the coming weeks, according to officials, though the document itself is not expected to have legal force. The draft claims the Biden-era Justice Department engaged in policies that were hostile to religious expression, echoing long-standing political criticisms made by Trump. Biden, a practicing Catholic, has previously rejected such characterizations. One...

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER NEW POTENTIAL PATHWAY FOR NON-HORMONAL MALE BIRTH CONTROL TARGETING SPERM PRODUCTION PROCESS. (PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

Scientists discover new potential pathway for non-hormonal male birth control targeting sperm production process Scientists are moving closer to a new generation of male birth control, with researchers reporting a potential non-hormonal approach that temporarily disrupts sperm production. The findings suggest multiple contraceptive options for men could become available in the coming years as development advances. In a new study, researchers explored how a compound can interfere with meiosis, the cell-division process required for sperm to develop with the correct number of chromosomes. In experiments involving male mice, a drug known as JQ1 temporarily halted sperm production by targeting a protein essential to testicular function. While fertility declined during treatment, it gradually returned after the drug was stopped, with the mice later regaining normal reproductive ability and producing healthy offspring. Scientists say the results demonstrate a proof of concept for a reve...

ASSUMPTION OF DUTY BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, YOBE STATE COMMAND. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 10, 2026

PRESS RELEASE ASSUMPTION OF DUTY BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, YOBE STATE COMMAND The Yobe State Police Command wishes to formally inform the general public that CP Usman Kamfani Jibrin, psc, has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command on 9th April, 2026. He took over from the former Commissioner of Police, AIG Emmanuel Ado, who has been posted out to a higher position in the Nigeria Police Force. CP Usman Kamfani Jibrin is a native of Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Political Science from Bayero University, Kano (1991) and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu (2016). He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1994 (Course 18) and has served the nation diligently for over three decades in various operational, investigative and administrative capacities. Throughout his dist...

FRSC RECORDS 61.29% DROP IN TANKER FATALITIES IN 2025.(PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

FRSC RECORDS 61.29% DROP IN TANKER FATALITIES IN 2025 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has recorded 61.29% reduction in fatalities and a 5.53% decline in crash severity index in 2025. In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, osondu Ohaeri, This was attributed to the implementation of the Safe-to-Load Programme and sustained campaign against tanker and trailer related crashes under the leadership of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. The Corps Marshal says the Corps will not relent in its pursuit of zero fatalities warning that any tanker failing to meet Safe-to-Load requirements will be denied loading without exception, adding that all tanker-related crashes will attract comprehensive investigations extending across the entire value chain, from depot operators to vehicle owners.

A FORMER MIDWIFE HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY AFTER A BABY DIED AND SEVERAL PREGNANT WOMEN WERE HARMED IN SOUTH AFRICA. (PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

A former midwife has been found guilty after a baby died and several pregnant women were harmed in South Africa The Pretoria High Court convicted Yolande Maritz Fouchee, 48, of culpable homicide, fraud, assault and employing an unqualified person. Fouchee, Midwife-led Maternity Care in Murrayfield between 2019 and 2020. She treated pregnant women while ignoring serious complications and failing to send them to specialists. The court heard that she falsely claimed she could handle normal and low-risk births. Prosecutors said she secretly gave pregnant women water mixed with Cytotec or Oxytocin to speed up labour without their knowledge. One mother went into labour after being given the drugs in April 2019. Her baby, 9-day-old Noah Von Kloeg, died days later because of complications the court found had been overlooked. Fouchee denied all charges. But testimony from victims, her own daughter and medical experts from Steve Biko Academic Hospital convinced the court that she was guilty...

S. A: A 1-YEAR-9-MONTH-OLD BOY HAS VANISHED FROM SEDAWA VILLAGE, AND DESPITE DAYS OF SEARCHING BY FAMILY, POLICE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THERE IS STILL NO SIGN OF HIM.(PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

A 1-year-9-month-old boy has vanished from Sedawa village, and despite days of searching by family, police and community members, there is still no sign of him. Sedawa Village toddler Kahlodi Mokibelo was reported missing on Friday, 2 April 2026, at about 4pm. According to police, Kahlodi’s mother was told by one of her children that they had been playing with him before he suddenly disappeared. Family members immediately searched the village. Residents later joined the search and even combed nearby river areas, but the child could not be found. Police in Hoedspruit have since intensified the search, together with other stakeholders. Anyone with information is urged to contact the investigating officer, Captain Daniel Mukansi, on 082 573 4773 immediately.

AN ELEPHANT HANDLER WAS KILLED YESTERDAY WHILE ACCOMPANYING TOURISTS INSIDE THE KLASERIE PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA.(PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

Sad news from Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. An elephant handler was killed yesterday while accompanying tourists inside the reserve. The incident happened suddenly, and officials are still trying to establish what led to the attack. The victim was known for working closely with elephants. No official explanation has yet been given for what happened.

DJIBOUTI HOLDS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WITH INCUMBENT GUELLEH SET FOR SIXTH TERM. (PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

Djibouti holds presidential election with incumbent Guelleh set for sixth term Voters in the small Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti cast ballots for president on Friday, with longtime leader Ismaïl Omar Guelleh expected to secure a sixth term in office after lawmakers scrapped presidential age limits last year. Guelleh, 78, has ruled the country of about 1 million for more than two decades. The results of the 2021 election showed him winning nearly 99% of the vote. He faces a single challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, a former ruling party member, in a race analysts say offers weak competition. Opposition groups frequently boycott elections, citing restrictions on political freedoms, while authorities point to stability in a volatile region, AP reported. Guelleh succeeded his uncle, former President Hassan Gouled Aptidon, in 1999, extending a family-led system that has shaped the country’s politics for decades. Regional significance Djibouti hosts multiple foreign military bases, ...

IGP DISU RECEIVES CIVIL SOCIETY DELEGATES, VOWS TOUGHER POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 10, 2026

IGP DISU RECEIVES CIVIL SOCIETY DELEGATES, VOWS TOUGHER POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, today received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation comprised prominent figures from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors. Notable members included Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; Mr. Adesina Oke, Esq. of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADL); Barr. Okeke Chinwike of the African Law Foundation (AFRILAW); Mr. Barbara S. Magaji of Amnesty International; Mr. Anietie Ewang of Human Rights Watch (HRW); Mr. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa; Mr. Bathsheba Taglia of CISLAC/Transparency International Nigeria; Mrs. Kemi Okenyodo, Executive Director of Partners West Africa-Nigeria (PWAN); and Dr. Itia Otabor of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Dev...

A KENTUCKY WOMAN AND HER UNBORN CHILD ARE DECEASED AFTER A MAN OPENED FIRE ON HER... FOR HONKING HER HORN. IT IS BELIEVED THIS WAS PART OF A DOMESTIC INCIDENT. (PHOTO).

- April 10, 2026

A Kentucky woman and her unborn child are deceased after a man opened fire on her... for honking her horn. It is believed this was part of a domestic incident. Details on the circumstances leading up to the absolutely tragic and senseless passing of sweet Ava Woodcock (pictured below) are still under investigation. What we know at this point is that Ava pulled into the parking lot of Annie's restaurant in Glasgow, Kentucky, on Saturday, April 4th, and honked her horn. It's reported Ava honked at 24-year-old Brandon Bond (pictured below). However, Bond had a fatal reaction to Ava honking. The pair had possibly been arguing before Ava honked her horn. According to reports, Bond crossed the street and entered the parking lot before opening fire on a defenseless and pregnant Ava. After being struck by multiple rounds fired by Bond, Ava's vehicle continued moving forward a short distance before crashing and coming to a stop. Brandon Bond immediately fled t...

FUEL MAY HIT N2000/LITRE. SUBSIDISE CRUDE FEEDSTOCK NOW - TUC TELLS FG. (PHOTO)

- April 10, 2026

Fuel may hit N2000/litre. Subsidise crude feedstock now - TUC tells FG The Trade Union of Nigeria, TUC, has raised the alarm that the price of Premium Motor Spirit aka Petrol may climb to about N2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken to cushion the impact of rising global crude prices and the depreciating naira. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, April 9, the president of the TUC, Festus Osifo, called on the Federal Government to immediately deploy 60 percent of excess crude oil revenue above the 2026 budget benchmark to subsidise crude feedstock supplies to the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries, a move it says will slash pump prices of petrol, diesel, and jet fuel within two weeks “Today, comrades, we are seeing that the cost of petrol is edging towards N2,000 per litre depending on the part of the country that you are. Nigerian workers are already passing through excruciating pain as we speak. The same way it is affecting transportation, it is also affecting ...

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE DEBUNKS FALSE TERROR ALERT IN FCT, ARRESTS SUSPECT FOR INCITEMENT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 10, 2026

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE DEBUNKS FALSE TERROR ALERT IN FCT, ARRESTS SUSPECT FOR INCITEMENT The Nigeria Police Force wishes to categorically debunk a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Force states unequivocally that no such incident occurred, and the claims contained in the video are entirely false, misleading, and malicious. Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was deliberately curated using misleading footage sourced from online platforms to construct a false narrative aimed at causing panic, inciting public fear, and undermining public confidence in the security architecture of the nation’s capital. In furtherance of its commitment to maintaining public order, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested one Pam Joseph in connection with the creation and dissemination of the false content. The arrest followed credible intelligence and digital forensic investigations li...

EFCC BUSTS YAHOO ACADEMY IN FCT, NABS 31 SUSPECTS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- April 10, 2026

EFCC Busts Yahoo Academy in FCT, Nabs 31 Suspects The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 9, 2026 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at an internet fraud academy, situated in Becki Estate, Karu, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects, comprising two kingpins and interns, were nabbed while undergoing internet fraud tutorials. Items recovered from them include phones, 18 laptop computers and other gadgets. Investigation by the EFCC revealed that some of the interns were lured all the way from Benue State by the academy proprietors with the promise of job offers, but upon settling down at the facility, were handed communication devices, computers and software, setting the stage for their training in cyber fraud. To enforce compliance and dedication, the proprietors house the recruits in the academy and restrict their movements strictly within the perimeters of the facility and forcibly took possession of their mobile ...

WHEN THE PRESIDENT SAID SOME TIME AGO THAT HE ENJOYS WATCHING THE OPPOSITION IN DISARRAY, HE MEANT IT- OMOTADE MAKINWA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

- April 10, 2026

When the president said some time ago that he enjoys watching the opposition in disarray, he meant it. And truthfully, many supporters of this administration feel the same way. Not necessarily out of malice, but because politics, at its core, is a game of strategy, strength, and positioning. When your opponent is struggling to stay coordinated, it naturally works in your favour. So, yes I also enjoy watching this disarray. What surprises me, however, is the expectation from some quarters that the president, as the head of state, should step into the internal affairs of the opposition and help them resolve their disputes, as though fairness in leadership now means managing the house of your rivals. Mr. Peter Obi once mentioned that a former president intervened in the affairs of an opposition party to settle disputes. Whether that is true or not is another matter. But even if it were, should that now become the standard? Should it be expected that a sitting president abandons...