(suspected in the killing of four toddlers. photo by facebook)
A Ugandan-American man who killed four young children by stabbing them at a kindergarten in the capital of Uganda was given the death penalty on Thursday.

On April 2, Christopher Okello Onyum was apprehended while attempting to escape the Kampala daycare facility where he had killed children between the ages of 15 months and 2.5 years.

Onyum, who is a citizen of both the US and Uganda, admitted to the crime, according to the prosecution, because he thought the "human sacrifice" would make him wealthy. However, he ultimately entered a not guilty plea in court.

The judge dismissed an insanity claim, stating that the crimes' "accurate and precise manner" demonstrated their premeditation.

To applause from the crowd, she declared, "I hereby sentence him to suffer death."

The court heard that Onyum had looked up nearby schools with young children and Islamic State beheadings online, but it was unclear whether the act had a political or religious motive.

It had previously heard terrifying testimony, including that of a Ggaba Early Childhood Development Center employee.

At the beginning of the trial, she told the court, "At first, I thought he was beating a child. When I asked him why he was beating our children, before he responded, I saw Kaisha (one of the victims) against a wall in the pool of blood."

"With a knife in his hand, he leaped to his feet and quickly snatched another child. I grabbed one of the kids' bikes and hurled it in his direction.

He abandoned the child and began after me after I threw the bicycle at him. I ran, but then I stumbled. I discovered he had cut the second child when I got up.

The parents of the victims also testified, recounting their final morning with their kids before dropping them off at kindergarten, the phone call that alerted them to the attack, and the bodies' discovery at the hospital.

(Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi. Gaurdian news nigeria)

Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, informed a Federal High Court in Abuja that holding onto political parties that have lost all of their seats is illegal.

In response to a lawsuit brought by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), which aims to deregister a number of political parties, including the Action Alliance (AA), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Peoples Party (APP), Fagbemi made this claim in an affidavit.

A father and his 8-year-old daughter were killed in a brutal attack by bandits on Garin Faji hamlet in Sokoto State's Sabon Birni Local Government Area.

During the assault, roughly fifty cows were rustled and seventeen more were kidnapped.

According to local sources who spoke to Daily Trust, the assailants rushed the village in huge numbers on foot, keeping their motorcycles far enough so that their engine noise would not be detected.

Residents were forced to leave as the attackers started firing intermittently upon arrival, according to a resident who spoke on condition of anonymity for security concerns.

"I heard gunshots that indicated their arrival on Wednesday at around 12:00 a.m. while I was in my shop. He remarked, "I swiftly closed and went into hiding."

Later, he said, the bandits broke into a residence and murdered Haruna Dan Kwambo and his eight-year-old daughter.

Along with his brother's wife, the spouses of his brother's children, and other children, they also kidnapped his two wives.

Residents claim that 17 persons were kidnapped, three of whom were men, while the remaining victims were women and children.

During the invasion, the attackers also stole roughly fifty cows.

The episode was not the first, according to the locals, who recalled earlier attacks that resulted in fatalities and kidnappings.

They also described another instance in which a boat carrying peasants fleeing bandit attacks crashed, killing roughly ten people.

They ran for around an hour. The insider added that there is no security presence in the community and that they had already fled when security personnel arrived.

"We are pleading with the authorities to free our kidnapped family members. "The circumstances are getting intolerable," he continued.

As of the time this report was filed, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the state's Police Public Relations Officer, had not returned calls or texts, thus attempts to discuss the matter with him were unsuccessful.

(Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. Photo by Punch news)

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, an energy entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, has urged President Bola Tinubu to step in and support moving the political party primary to September in accordance with the Electoral Act 2026.

In an open letter to the president, Olawepo-Hashim made the request, cautioning that the present push for early primaries could jeopardize internal party democracy and erode the legitimacy of the general elections in 2027.

The former candidate emphasized that Section 29(1) of the amended Electoral Act gives parties a wider window to hold their primaries up until mid-September in a statement released by his media office and provided to PUNCH Online on Thursday.

He maintained that following this schedule would improve the voting process's openness, inclusivity, and equity.

Political parties' freedom to hold their primaries is limited by the present schedule. According to the legislation, parties must be given enough time to organize legitimate and inclusive primaries, he said.

Compressing the primary election process, according to Olawepo-Hashim, might exacerbate internal party conflicts, deny candidates their right to vote, and eventually erode public trust in the political system.

Additionally, he cautioned that Nigeria's democratic stability might be seriously jeopardized by acts that could result in a non-competitive electoral climate.

He emphasized that preserving political pluralism is still crucial to maintaining Nigeria's democratic accomplishments, which were established through sacrifices made during the fight against military dictatorship.

The letter also requested the President to support changes that would improve election credibility, including as a review of the election Act's controversial elements and steps to guarantee equal opportunities for all political players.

Additionally, he urged for actions to increase trust in electoral institutions, pointing out that legitimate and peaceful elections depend on public confidence in the system.

In his opinion, giving political parties enough time to hold primaries will not only ease tensions but also strengthen internal democracy and raise the caliber of candidates running for public office.

He insisted that changing the schedule to conform to the Electoral Act would show a dedication to due process and prevent needless political conflicts before the polls.

In order to maintain political stability and national unity, the former presidential candidate expressed hope that the President will take the advice into consideration.

He continued by saying that maintaining an open and inclusive primary process is still essential to holding credible elections and strengthening Nigeria's democracy.

Mr. President, when borrowing is done for consumption rather than production, as it is in Nigeria today, it is not only leprosy but also a deadly cancer.

A country's autonomy, reputation, and general well-being are gradually eroded by borrowing for consumption. Debt, especially debt devoid of production, is one of the main "leprosies" afflicting Nigeria today. debt that has no quantifiable economic worth. debt that does not result in growth, employment, or higher living standards for Nigerians. 

A car at the E-Phoenix Hotel, which is situated at Tanke Junction in the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, was completely destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night.

Hassan Adekunle, the Kwara State Fire Service's public relations officer, acknowledged the occurrence and the quick action taken by firefighters to put out the fire in a statement released on Thursday.

(President Bola Tinubu has proposed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe. Photo by Facebook)

Following Adebayo Adelabu's resignation, President Bola Tinubu has proposed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power.

On April 30, 2026, the State House released a statement announcing the nomination, which presidential aide Bayo Onanuga signed. In accordance with constitutional obligations, Tegbe's name has also been sent to the Senate for review and approval.

According to reports, Adelabu left the ministry after deciding to run for an elected political position, leaving a gap in the crucial power sector post.

(Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR)

With reference to the future of our party and our beloved state of Lagos, I speak to you today with a strong sense of responsibility and purpose.

I obtained the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election under the platform of our wonderful party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), a few days ago, marking a significant step toward my goal of serving. That action was motivated by conviction, consultation, and a sincere desire to advance our state.

(Hon. Durosinmi Meseko. Photo Credit: APC nigeria)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) approved an extension of the deadlines for the sale of candidates' Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms and the submission of completed forms for the 2027 General Elections during its meeting on Thursday at the Party's National Secretariat in Abuja.

The Party's Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, told reporters following the NWC meeting that the sale of forms will now end at midnight on Monday, May 4, 2026, while the deadline for submitting completed forms and supporting documentation has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Forms were previously to be sold from Saturday, April 25 to Saturday, May 2, 2026, with Monday, May 4, 2026, being the deadline for submitting completed forms and supporting documentation.

According to Hon. Meseko, the national holiday held countrywide on Friday made it necessary to extend the dates in order to accommodate the significant number of applicants.