Homepage News from Monday, April 13th, 2026

Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by terrorists in Monguno, Borno State.

Pope Leo XIV on Monday defended his stance on peace and rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over the war involving Iran.

The U.S. military is set to begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving Iranian ports at 10 a.m. (1400 GMT), after weekend talks aimed at ending the war collapsed, officials said.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new regulations to guide the development and operation of mini-grids across the country, in a move aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities.

Eighteen year old Australian sprinter Gout Gout has broken a major record, winning the 200 metres title in 19.67 seconds.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his trial resumes.

The United Kingdom has declined to support U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting growing divisions among Western allies over how to respond to rising tensions with Iran.

A Nigerian military airstrike in Borno State has triggered fresh concerns after reports claimed that civilians were among those killed during an operation targeting suspected insurgents.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Pope Leo XIV in a social media post, calling the Catholic leader “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” in an escalating public dispute between the two figures.

Iran’s navy chief, Shahram Irani, has dismissed threats by Donald Trump to block the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as unrealistic amid rising tensions between the two countries.