Trade Ships Hit In Hormuz As Iran Recloses Strait
Commercial ships came under fire and threats from Iran’s military as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, security monitors said, as Iran closed the crucial trade…
At Least Five Killed As Gunman Opens Fire In Ukraine
Five people were killed in Kyiv on Saturday after a gunman opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in the Ukrainian capital before being killed during an arrest attempt,…
Alaafin Of Oyo Decries Insecurity In South-West, Kogi, Kwara, Demands ‘Intensified’ Action
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has raised concerns over the level of insecurity in the South-West region, Kwara, and parts of Kogi State and wants the federal and…
Kwara Schools Reopen On Monday – Official
The Kwara State Government has announced that all public and private schools across the state will resume academic activities on Monday, April 20, 2026, marking the commencement of the third…
I Regret My Remarks Were Interpreted As Debate With Trump – Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US…
Snapchat Owner Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Citing AI Efficiency
The tech firm behind social network Snapchat cut 1,000 jobs on Wednesday, saying AI is boosting efficiency as it strives to be profitable. The shake-up at Snap involves about 16…
Notice On Student Loan Suspension Is Fake, Says NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has described as ‘fake’ a notice doing the rounds, claiming that it had suspended its student loan disbursement programme. It said it had not…
Bauchi PDP Realignment Talks With APC End In Deadlock
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has formally ended talks with the All Progressives Congress (APC) after failing to reach an agreement on the conditions for a possible…
No Date Set For Next Round Of Iran-US Talks – Iran Deputy FM
No date has been set for the next round of Iran–US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday.…
UTME: JAMB Recorded Minimal Hitches – Oloyede
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has recorded minimal challenges in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the country. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, noted…