Gunmen kidnap 23 pupils in Kogi orphanage
L Gunmen have attacked an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi state, abducting 23 pupils and the proprietor’s wife. In a statement on Monday, Kingsley…
OAU declines use of venue for Obi’s lecture over late notice, safety concerns
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, says a proposed lecture by Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, did not hold at the institution on Saturday due to “short notice”…
Iran blames US for failure of talks
Iran’s top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring…
Airlines may shut down Thursday over high jet fuel costs
There are strong indications that domestic airlines in Nigeria may halt operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over what operators described as unbearable and unsustainable aviation fuel prices, raising fresh…
FG introduces national textbook ranking system to improve quality in schools
The Federal Government has introduced a national textbook ranking system for primary, junior, and senior secondary schools as part of efforts to improve quality and standardisation in Nigeria’s education sector.…
NRS warns Nigerians against fake website, denies new vehicle tax
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has warned Nigerians against a misleading infographic circulating online, which directs the public to a fake website and falsely claims the introduction of a…
Court martial of alleged coup plotters to resume May 8 – DHQ
The court martial over last year’s foiled coup plot in Nigeria will resume on May 8, a spokesman for the country’s Defence Headquarters told AFP on Monday. Three dozen…
Ibadan meeting: Opposition blocs insist on separate presidential tickets – Report
Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, and Labour Party have rejected the Ibadan opposition summit, stating it does not represent their official stance. They reaffirmed…
Obasanjo: Why NNPC refineries will never work again
Government-owned refineries will never work again, according to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The elder statesman has always maintained this stance despite criticism. Three months after taking office, President Bola Tinubu…
Makinde’s ‘Operation Wetie’ remark a threat to national security – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Seyi Makinde, Oyo state governor, of inciting violence following comments he made at the opposition parties’ summit in Ibadan. Speaking at the national…
