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April 16, 2026

JAMB says 2.2 million candidates to sit 2026 UTME nationwide

The 2026 UTME commenced nationwide on Thursday, with more than 2.2 million candidates expected to sit for the examination across accredited centres.

JAMB CANDIDATES
April 16, 2026

I will reverse everything Tinubu has done when I become president: Atiku

Mr Abubakar, a former ally of Mr Tinubu, joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in 2025. 

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu
April 16, 2026

ISWAP, Boko Haram terrorists planning to attack Nigerian airport, prison: Report

Nigeria ranked fourth in the Global Terrorism Index released on March 19, 2026. 

Boko haram
April 15, 2026

Minister blames power-hungry politicians for fuelling insecurity to make Tinubu appear weak

According to the minister, political actors are fuelling insecurity to score political goals.

Christopher Musa
April 15, 2026

Goodluck Jonathan failed because he lacked leadership experience: Atiku

Mr Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential election to former president Muhammadu Buhari.

Goodluck Jonathan and Atiku
April 15, 2026

U.S. lawmaker urges Tinubu to remove Matawalle over rising attacks on Christians in Nigeria, cites relationship with bandits

She urged the U.S. to apply more diplomatic pressure to hold those accused of aiding terrorism accountable.

Kimberly Daniels and Bello Matawalle
April 15, 2026

Airline operators warn of possible flight suspension over fuel hike

Mr Sarina said the price of Jet A1 had increased to N3,300 per litre from about N900 per litre. 

Airline Operators of Nigeria
April 15, 2026

Curb rising terror attacks in Yorubaland, Afenifere urges South-West governors 

The group called on governors in the six South-West states to strengthen collaboration among themselves.

Police and AMOTEKUN
April 15, 2026

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.38% in March, says NBS

The report said that in March 2026, the rural inflation rate was 17.22 per cent on a year-on-year basis.

Food items/NBS logo
April 15, 2026

South-East participation in PTDF scholarship scheme encouraging: FCC Commissioner

Mr Eze said the increased participation from the South-East marked a shift from previous trends of low representation in some national programmes.

Federal Character Commission