Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham has reacted to ongoing conversations sparked by a viral video from her former protégé, Abike Shugaa, addressing claims about payments and their past collaboration. In a post shared on X, Abraham dismissed reports suggesting she paid large sums, clarifying the actual amounts involved in their projects. “I never paid anyone such, [...]

There is anxiety among Nigerians following the heightened dimension of insecurity in the country. DAILY POST reports that officers of the Nigerian army have become the targets of the terrorists who now attack military formations without a whimper. Less than a week after the terrorists attacked a military base in Borno State, killing Brigadier General […] Insecurity: Anger, condemnation trail murder of Colonel, 6 soldiers in recent terrorists’ attack

According to him, “I saw an overcrowded hall filled with hot, sweaty, men & women, most of them looking worne, tired & undernourished.”

FCCPC said in a statement by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director, Corporate Affairs that no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services.

As MTN reportedly recovers nearly N2 trillion in airtime debt, Nigeria reveals how inflation and informality are reshaping even the most basic act of communication. The post Airtime became Oxygen, by Stephanie Shaakaa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Modern relationships are forcing an uncomfortable question: does having a title still mean having a place? The post Are we all side chics now?, by Stephanie Shaakaa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Skit maker Motell captivated Nigerians with his short videos, sharing personal stories, mentor inspirations, and a love for Garri in a recent Legit.ng interview.

Candidates in the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME have been advised on how to effectively check their results. DAILY POST reported on Friday that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has realized results of those who participated in the exercise on Thursday. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who released the information via his […] JAMB: How to check 2026 UTME results

United States President Donald Trump says he will prohibit Israel from carrying out additional attacks on Lebanon as a nascent ceasefire takes hold. Trump made this promise, in a post on his Truth Social on Friday. “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are prohibited from doing so by the USA. Enough is […] I will prohibit Israel from striking Lebanon – Trump

JAMB disclosed on Friday night that candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, can now check their scores. The post JAMB releases First Batch of 632,788 UTME results, warns against score manipulation appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 30-year-old man identified as Elisha Abbas Saku, met with the most gruesome end after he was ambushed and beheaded by bandits suspected to be Fulani militias at Riwhie-Chwo, in Nzharuvo community, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, IYM, Joseph Yonkpa, who […] Bandits behead man in Plateau community

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the release of results for candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, held on Thursday, April 16, with a total of 632,788 results now accessible. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the Board directed candidates […] JAMB releases 632,788 UTME results for 2026 candidates

Belarus President, Aleksandr Lukashenko, says United States President, Donald Trump has shown to the world that the US is not that powerful as perceived. Lukashenko, who made this statement during an interview on state television, was speaking on the current crisis between the United States and Iran. He said that if the Americans could not […] Iran: Trump showed US not that powerful – Belarus President, Lukashenko

The RHA was established in November 2025 as a strategic platform to disseminate the programmes, policies and achievements of the Tinubu-led administration across states.

“We have lost another brother in the Nigerian community here in the UK. Tragically, he passed away on the very same day his father was being laid to rest in Nigeria,” he said in a statement.

A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Fuji musician, Alhaji Ishola Adeyinka, popularly known as Askari To Nko Fuji, has criticised the Contributory Pension Scheme for personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, describing it as inadequate and unfair to retired officers. Adeyinka, who retired alongside members of the April 1, 1991 Police Cadet Inspector […]

A grieving father shares the tragic story of his 14-year-old daughter’s stray bullet death after she was hit inside their home in Maiduguri. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-daughter-killed-by-bullet-fired-by-civilian-jtf-during-wedding-grieving-father/

Lagos DPP releases four policemen accused in the Owode Onirin traders killing, citing self-defence. Police and activist Femi Falana contest the decision. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-frees-policemen-who-killed-six-traders-over-land-dcp-falana-fume/

Governor Alex Otti of Abia has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of a U.S.-based Nigerian physician, Dr Uzoma Nwaubani, who was in the state for a medical mission. Otti, in a condolence message signed by him and issued on Friday in Umuahia, said that he received the news of her passing with […]

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected social miscreants in a sweeping overnight operation aimed at curbing rising criminal activities within the Katsina metropolis. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the arrests were made during an intelligence-led raid conducted in the early […]

The federal government has committed 500,000 dollars to AFRITAC West 2 Phase III, reinforcing efforts to strengthen policy capacity and macroeconomic management across West Africa. The agreement was signed during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings involving senior officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday in Washington. […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels during the ceasefire period. In a statement on Friday, spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said Guterres considered the reopening a positive step toward easing tensions in the region. “The United Nations’ position remains clear: we need full restoration […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Africa, Toni Ukachukwu has said that there is a manipulation going on in the Nigerian petroleum industry. Speaking on Arise News, Ukachukwu said that Nigerian should not suffer the adverse effects of the US-Iran war, as currently the case. He noted that the country refines and produces crude locally, […] Fuel price hike: Marketers manipulating Nigerians – Ukachukwu

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on safe Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) transportation. The agreement followed a courtesy visit by NALPGAM executives to LASTMA management on Friday in Lagos, where both parties discussed safety concerns and operational challenges. NALPGAM […]

Edun added that Nigeria remained committed to maintaining a stable and resilient financial system, while expressing optimism that reforms will sustain growth and attract investment into the economy.

The Ondo State Government says it has started the rigorous enforcement of the law against land grabbers and their prosecution. Dr Kayode Ajulo, the Ondo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure. Ajulo, while reacting to two notorious suspected land grabbers standing trial […]

A mortician named Amaobi, in charge of a mortuary in Agwabi, Buruku local government area of Benue State has been arrested by operatives of the Benue State Police Command. DAILY POST learnt that the mortuary attendant was arrested after he was caught on Friday morning using the leg of a dead person in the morgue […] Benue mortuary attendant caught using human leg as walking stick

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has inaugurated its newly- approved Conditions of Service (CoS) to enhance operational effectiveness of workers. ‎NSIB Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh, said during the inauguration on Friday in Abuja, that the new framework would also enhance safety outcomes across Nigeria’s transportation sectors. ‎According to him the new CoS marks […]

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. He said the probe aligned with provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and […]

Trump had earlier claimed that Iran had “agreed to everything,” including cooperating with the US on the removal of its enriched uranium, although details of any final deal remain unclear.

The Head of Family Planning, Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Mr Alex Ugochukwu, said family planning has reduced maternal mortality by 30 per cent globally and helps individuals better organise their lives. Ugochukwu spoke on Friday in Awka during a visit by representatives of the FMOH and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency to the […]

Iran has denied that it has agreed to transfer enriched uranium out of the country. Spokesman for Iran’s National Security Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, made this known on Friday in Terhan, the nation’s capital city. This is coming amid US claims that the Islamic Republic has accepted to transfer enriched uranium. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Rezaei […] War: We never agreed to transfer our enriched uranium – Iran

A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Kwara State government against the move to file criminal charges against former Senate president, Bukola Saraki over the deadly 2018 Offa robbery. Sani reminded Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq that such a move could be counter-productive. On April 5, 2018, several banks were subjected to raids, and a police […] Offa robbery: Shehu Sani cautions Gov Abdulrasaq over criminal charges against Saraki, others

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources said interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water supply, sanitation and hygiene services in parts of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Akilu Kuta, said this in Minna while assessing the impact of the agency’s projects on benefiting communities. […]

Otti, in a condolence message signed by him and issued on Friday in Umuahia, said that he received the news of her passing with shock, describing her as a dedicated and compassionate medical practitioner.

Former Germany midfielder, Toni Kroos, has said it would be hard for Atletico Madrid to win the Champions League this season. Kroos, speaking with DAZN, claimed Diego Simeone’s men need to change their style of play. Atletico qualified for the semi-finals thanks to a 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona. They will now take on Arsenal […] UCL: Toni Kroos names team that won’t win trophy