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A suspect arrested in connection with the killing of a candidate of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (UTME) has reportedly confessed to the crime, in a development that has heightened public concern over the safety of young Nigerians. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 29, 2026, shortly after the…

By Staff Reporter A growing dispute over zoning arrangements has triggered internal divisions within a budding political coalition, with members of the Obidient Movement intensifying calls for clarity, fairness, and strategic direction ahead of future elections. The disagreement, which centers on how key political positions should be regionally allocated, has exposed fault lines among coalition…

A Federal High Court has directed major telecommunications operators, including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, to immediately restore airtime and data lending services to subscribers, following a dispute over new regulatory controls. The ruling, issued in Lagos, also restrains the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from enforcing aspects of its recently introduced digital…

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has directed students to embark on a three- week mid-semester break, following students’ protest over transportation crisis on Tuesday. A statement by the school’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the decision to halt academic activities became necessary after a series of protests by students…

A growing debate has emerged within Nigeria’s higher education sector as academic workers push back against proposals to scrap so-called “irrelevant” courses from university curricula. The resistance is being led by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which argues that the classification of certain disciplines as irrelevant is both subjective and potentially harmful to…

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has tragically lost his life in Abuja after being caught in a crossfire during a gun battle between security operatives and suspected armed robbers. The incident, which occurred in the Dei-Dei axis of the Federal Capital Territory, has been identified as involving troops of the…

Ile-Ife, Nigeria — The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has denied allegations that it prevented a planned visit by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to its campus. In an official statement, the university clarified that it did not at any time place restrictions on Obi’s visit, countering claims circulating on social media that the…

A prominent candidate seeking to represent the good people of Ona Ara Constituency under the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Honourable Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi politically referred to as “Elege” ,as secured the endorsement of residents of Alawaye and Palupo Community Estate following his financial intervention in ongoing school fundraising initiatives within the area. The declaration of…

Washington, D.C., United States — April 25, 2026 A dramatic security incident disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunfire erupted near the venue, forcing the emergency evacuation of U.S. President Donald Trump and other top officials. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton at approximately 8:40 p.m. (EDT), where thousands of journalists, political…

A major opposition summit in Ibadan has ended with a decisive shift toward unity, as political leaders moved to close ranks and build a formidable coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The gathering, which drew influential figures from across opposition parties and civil society, focused on overcoming long-standing divisions that have weakened electoral competitiveness.…