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,...
Nigeria excluded as Pope Leo embarks on 10-day visit to 4 African countries
Pope Leo is set to begin a major African tour on Monday, April 13, visiting four countries in what will be his first major overseas trip of 2026 — with Nigeria notably absent from the itinerary. The 10-day visit, scheduled from April 13 to April 23, will take the pontiff across nearly 18,000 kilometres, covering 11 cities and towns in...
Job racketeering: Otu suspends C’River LG recruitment, orders probe
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has suspended the ongoing Local Government Service recruitment exercise amid allegations of racketeering, job slot monetisation, and widespread irregularities. The suspension was announced Wednesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Owan Enoh, as public concern over the credibility of the exercise mounted. "The suspension is part of immediate measures to...
INEC records 3.4m new voters in ongoing registration exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission has registered over 3.4 million new voters in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, with youth and women leading participation figures. The commission's week 13 update, released Wednesday in Abuja, put total registrations at 3,441,121 as of April 3, comprising both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins nationwide. Of the total, 2,068,384 citizens enrolled...
Otu signs four reform bills into law
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has signed four bills into law, advancing a sweeping reform agenda aimed at overhauling the state's health and education sectors while tackling poor sanitation. The signing ceremony marked a significant legislative milestone for the administration, which described the new laws as direct responses to the pressing needs of Cross Riverians. "Anything about health is not...
APC remains Nigeria’s most viable platform for stability, progress — Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the ruling party remains the most credible political platform capable of delivering stability, progress, and national renewal in Nigeria. Yilwatda made the remarks in Abuja while addressing key political, economic and governance issues, stressing that Nigeria cannot afford uncertainty during a critical phase of democratic...
‘Irresponsible post’: Onanuga knocks Rufai Oseni over altered INEC logo
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni for sharing an altered image of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) logo redesigned to resemble that of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Reacting to the post, Onanuga accused Oseni of acting like a political operative and displaying open bias. “Irresponsible post!...
3 arrested for killing Kogi graduate, stealing tricycle
The Kogi State Police Command has apprehended three suspects linked to the gruesome killing of a young graduate in the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Afusat Saliu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Saliu said the suspects were arrested through a well coordinated operation at Otokiti Estate in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, on March 25. Saliu...
North-East recorded nearly 2,000 IED incidents in seven years — Report
The North-East region of Nigeria recorded 1,934 improvised explosive device incidents between 2017 and 2024, with road-emplaced devices accounting for the dominant share of attacks throughout the period, a new report has shown. The 2025 Nigeria Mine Action review, obtained on Wednesday, reveals that road IEDs remained the most persistent threat across all seven years, consistently outnumbering body-borne and vehicle-borne...
