April 19, 2026

Eight rescued Benue kidnap victims confirmed as UTME candidates

Eight victims rescued from last Wednesday’s abduction of a Benue Links bus have been confirmed as candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).   The victims were among passengers kidnapped on April 15,

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    April 19, 2026

    Iran says final deal ‘far off’ as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

    Iran has said a final peace agreement with the United States remains distant, as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed amid ongoing tensions between both countries.   Speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, disclosed

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      April 19, 2026

      Imo LGA vice chairman suspended over alleged armed robbery

      The Vice Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Prince Mathew Igbokwe, has been suspended indefinitely over alleged involvement in armed robbery and other acts of misconduct.   The suspension was announced

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        April 19, 2026

        Amnesty faults NBC directive, warns against media clampdown

        Amnesty International has criticised a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to stifle press freedom and impose unlawful restrictions on journalists.   The directive, dated April 17,

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          April 19, 2026

          TCN declares force majeure as storm damages Lagos–Osun power line

          The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a rainstorm that caused the collapse of a major tower, disrupting power flow across parts of

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            April 19, 2026

            Kano gov welcomes Shekarau to APC, cites boost for party strength

            Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has welcomed the return of former governor and senator, Ibrahim Shekarau, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a significant development for the party’s fortunes in the state.

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              April 19, 2026

              Alia urges JAMB to reschedule UTME for rescued kidnap victims

              Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for eight candidates recently kidnapped and later rescued.   The governor made

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                April 19, 2026

                Oyedepo declares ‘divine judgment’ on bandits, sponsors

                  Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their sponsors, amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria. Speaking during a church service themed

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