Defence Minister Justifies Jilli Airstrike, Cites Victim Combatancy
However, Amnesty International and local sources reported that the strike hit a market in Jilli, killing over 100 people, with some estimates running as high as 200, including traders and buyers.
United Nigeria Airlines Records Fifth Bird Strike in 2026, Aircraft Grounded
The development is expected to affect flight schedules across the airline’s network. The airline appealed for patience, assuring customers that every decision taken prioritises their safety.
“We Will Fight FG to Restore Democracy” Atiku Says as He Indicts INEC Chairman
“I will not end these remarks without indicting the chairman of INEC and INEC itself because it is clear, it is obvious, the evidence is there, INEC is being used to scuttle democracy in this country. Now, let the Federal Government know that we fought the military to bring democracy in this country and we are going to fight them to bring democracy in this country,” he declared.
OPM Pastor Offers Incentives to Secure Husband for Autistic Adopted Daughter
The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced plans to arrange the marriage of one of his adopted daughters, a 21-year-old autistic woman, Chiemeka Chibuzor. Chinyere made the disclosure via a Facebook post, stating that the arrangement is intended to secure the young woman’s long-term care and well-being. “I am giving out […]
Otti Seeks Stronger Partnership with Estate Surveyors for Abia Development
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed readiness to partner with members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers to drive development in the state. Otti stated this on Tuesday at the Government House in Umuahia while receiving a delegation of the institution led by its President and Chairman of Council, Victor Alonge. […]
Toddler Among 10 Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza, Civil Defence Says
At least 10 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in separate Israeli strikes in northern Gaza, the territory’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday. The agency’s spokesperson, Mahmoud Bassal, said four people, among them a toddler identified as Yahya al-Mallahi, died when a strike hit a police vehicle in Gaza City. Several others were […]
Pakistan’s PM Embarks on Saudi, Qatar, Turkey Tour Ahead of Possible US-Iran Talks
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, will on Wednesday begin a four-day diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, as Islamabad intensifies efforts ahead of a possible second round of US-Iran peace talks. In a statement, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said Sharif would undertake official visits to the three countries from April 15 to April 18, […]
Drone Strikes In Darfur Kill Two, Injured Dozens, Aid Group Says
At least two people have been killed and 56 others wounded following a series of drone strikes in Sudan’s Darfur region, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. The medical charity said the attacks, which it attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces, involved five separate strikes and were recorded as the country’s conflict enters its fourth year. […]
JAMB Bows to Pressure, Moves UTME Arrival Time to 7:00 a.m
the board stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier scheduled 6:30 a.m. JAMB added that the examination will commence at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.