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Ex-Ondo council chairman dies

April 18, 2026

Chief Olayeye Ayeniyi, a former chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, has died on Friday in Erinje community of Okitipupa. The News Agency of Nigeria

Otti mourns U.S.-based Nigerian doctor on Abia free medical mission

April 18, 2026

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of a U.S.-based Nigerian physician, Dr Uzoma Nwaubani, who was in the state

2027: Renewed Hope Agenda appoints top officials

April 18, 2026

Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, the Director-General and National Co-ordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), has approved the appointment of top officers to head key areas of

Baptist President proffers solution to nation’s insecurity

April 18, 2026

The President, Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev. Israel Akanji, has proposed licensing of private security initiatives to support the police and military in tackling insecurity across Nigeria. The cleric

Katsina police nab 26 suspects in security raid

April 18, 2026

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected social miscreants in a major overnight operation aimed at restoring order in the state capital. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar

Lagos Baales’ Forum rallies residents for April 25 environmental sanitation

April 18, 2026

Chief Joseph Keshinro, Chairman of the Lagos State Baales’ Forum, has called on residents across all council areas to take part in the April 25 environment sanitation to keep

JAMB recorded minimal hitches as Oloyede warns against exam fraud

April 18, 2026

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) recorded minimal challenges across the country. He said this

Police in Benue arrest seven over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims

April 18, 2026

The Police Command in Benue State has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme,

Tinubu congratulates ex-IGP Smith at 80th

April 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Alhaji Musiliu Adeola Kunmi Smith, former Inspector General of Police, on his 80th birthday on April 17, 2026. The President joined family, friends

Nollywood thriller “The Specialists” to be screened at Canadian film festival

April 17, 2026

‘The Specialists’, a Nollywood political thriller, has been officially selected for the 2026 International Black and Diversity Film Festival (IBDFF) in Canada, securing seven award nominations ahead of its global

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