NDLEA Seizes Truckloads Of Cannabis In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Edo State, has seized two truckloads of cannabis weighing 7,245kg concealed in cartons of beer. Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while addressing Journalists in Benin City. He said the first truck with the registration no. OYO […]
N-HYPPADEC Steps In With N10m, Relief Materials for Kebbi Attack Victims
The Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, has donated N10 million and assorted food items to victims of recent bandit attacks in Kebbi State. The attacks, which affected communities including Kawara, Binuwa, Kalkami, Dabe, Kasoshi, Kafar Giwa, and Sa Madubi in Shanga Local Government Area, left several […]
FG Opens Fresh Applications for TVET Programme, Targets Skills Boost
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the second phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, aimed at enhancing skills acquisition and tackling unemployment. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday, April 13, 2026, via his X handle, describing the initiative as a key pillar […]
Historic First: Eta Takes Charge of Union Berlin Men’s Team
Marie-Louise Eta has made history after being appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five football leagues. Her appointment, confirmed on Sunday, April 12, 2026, will run until the end of the season following the dismissal of head coach Steffen Baumgart […]
Pope Leo Departs Rome for Algeria, Launching Historic 11-Day African Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo XIV departed Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport this morning, at 9:06am touching down in Algiers to begin a sweeping Apostolic Journey across four African nations. The first-ever papal trip to Algeria opens an intense 11-day tour that will also bring the first U.S.-born pope to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The journey will […]
We’re Just Traders’: Borno Airstrike Survivors Recount Horror at Border Market
Survivors of the recent military airstrike on Jilli market in Borno State have said they were legitimate animal traders caught in a sudden and devastating attack. The victims spoke on Sunday, April 12, 2026, a day after the airstrike hit the weekly market in Jilli village along the Borno–Yobe border on Saturday, April 11, 2026. […]
Katsina Cracks Down on Malnutrition, Unveils 62 Nutrition Centres, Threatens Offenders
The Katsina State Government has unveiled two stabilisation centres and 60 Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) sites across 12 local government areas as part of efforts to combat malnutrition. Governor Dikko Radda announced the initiative on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Baure, stating that it is designed to improve access to treatment for children suffering from […]
Easter Ceasefire Between Russia, Ukraine Ends Amid Accusations of Violations
A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark Orthodox Easter has formally expired, with both sides accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a noticeable lull in large-scale attacks. The 32-hour ceasefire began at 4:00 pm (1300 GMT) on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and ended late Sunday, April 12, 2026. The truce followed […]
Yobe Confirms Accidental Market Airstrike, Launches Emergency Response
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed an accidental airstrike involving civilians at Jilli Saturday Market in Gubio Local Government Area, a border community near Geidam LGA, with reported casualties. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency said the incident occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and affected traders, many of whom […]
Customs Seize N1.056bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Edo
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone C, Owerri, has intercepted over two million tramadol tablets and 10,000 bottles of barcadin codeine syrup valued at N1.056bn along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City, Edo State. The command described the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug trafficking. In a statement […]