EFCC busts yahoo academy in Abuja, arrests 31 internet fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters following a sting operation at an online fraud training academy located in Becki Estate, Karu, Federal Capital Territory. The suspects — comprising two alleged kingpins and a cohort of recruits — were apprehended on Thursday while undergoing active fraud tutorials at the facility. Items recovered during the operation...
Insecurity: US suspends visa appointments in Abuja, moves services to Lagos
The United States Embassy in Abuja has suspended all visa appointments, citing security concerns, and advised applicants to monitor their emails for information on rescheduled dates. In a notice issued on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the embassy announced that visa services in Abuja had been halted, while operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos would continue as scheduled. The embassy...
EFCC calls out Sabinus over fake ‘wanted’ poster, orders him to stop
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has publicly rebuked popular Nigerian skitmaker Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ijekwu, widely known as Sabinus, over a viral poster falsely depicting him as wanted by the agency. The commission, reacting swiftly on its official X handle, dismissed the stunt as clout chasing and ordered the content creator to desist. "Clout chaser, stop this now!" the EFCC wrote...
Terrorists kill brigadier general, 18 soldiers in Borno
Terrorists have killed a brigadier general and at least 18 soldiers in a night assault on a military base in Borno State, the second killing of a high-ranking Nigerian army officer in five months. The attack targeted a brigade base in Benisheikh, approximately 75 kilometres from the state capital, Maiduguri. Kaga Local Government Chairman Zannah Lawan Ajimi confirmed the death...
Boko Haram victim jailed for failing to report terrorist activities
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a victim of the Boko Haram insurgency, Ali Kolo, to nine years imprisonment for failing to report terrorist activities after spending over ten years in detention. Kolo was convicted by Justice Peter Lifu for failing to inform relevant authorities of the activities of the insurgents on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He told the...
TUC to FG: Use excess crude revenue to bring down petrol price
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has warned that the pump price of petrol could rise to N2,000 per litre, urging the Federal Government to subsidise crude supply to domestic refineries and accelerate the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure to ease mounting economic pressure on Nigerians. TUC President Festus Osifo, addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said the surge...
Shettima hails Uba Sani, says Kaduna sets benchmark on skills devt
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for establishing the Kaduna State Council on Skills, describing the initiative as a benchmark for other states and a model aligned with the federal government's Renewed Hope Agenda. The commendation was conveyed in a letter from the National Council on Skills following its last session, where the governor's leadership...
2026 UTME: JAMB orders candidates to print examination slip
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of examination slip printing for candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a notice issued to candidates on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the examination body said the slip contains essential information, including the venue, date, and time of the examination, which are required for entry...
2 UniJos students killed, 5 injured in Jos attack — VC
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Jos (UniJos), Prof. Tanko Shaya, says the university lost two of its students to the recent unrest that engulfed parts of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Shaya disclosed this at a press conference in Jos on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Gunmen had, on March 29, attacked Angwan Rukuba community, killed some persons, and injured...
27-year-old man kills 36-year-old motorcyclist during ride in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man over the alleged murder of a 36-year-old motorcyclist, Sunday Ogbu, at Igbesa axis of Ado-Odo, Ota Local Government Area of the state. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, saying the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday,...
