JAMB shifts 2026 direct entry deadline to May 8

In a decisive move to widen access to higher education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has extended the sale of 2026 Direct Entry, DE, application forms to May 8, giving prospective candidates more time to complete their registration.

Chad arrests, deports Nigerians seeking safety from insurgents

Hundreds of Nigerians living in Chad, seeking safety from insurgents, were rounded up and deported last week, those arrested told AFP.

Trump holds machine gun in bizarre ‘no more Mr Nice Guy’ threat to Iran

Donald Trump has shared a photo of himself with a gun, saying "no more Mr Nice guy".

Dangote raises petrol price by N75, to N1,275 per litre

The Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit by N75 per litre, deepening concerns over a fresh round of fuel price hikes across the country, as it also suspended product sales following a disruption in its Proforma Invoice process.

Gunmen attack church in Ekiti, k!ll pastor, abduct worshippers

Residents of Eda-Oniyo Ekiti, the headquarters of Ilejemeje Local Government Area in Ekiti State, have been thrown into grief following a d3adly attack by suspected bandits on a church gathering in the community.

Davido opens up on family struggles behind stardom

Afrobeats superstar Davido is pulling back the curtain on what life in the spotlight really looks like and it’s not all glitz and glamour.

Edo State Govt rescues three indigenes trafficked to Burkina Faso and forced into prostitution

The Edo State Migration Agency has rescued three trafficked indigenes of the state from Burkina Faso.

60% of university students are into internet fraud – EFCC

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has alleged that about 60 per cent of Nigerian university students are involved in internet fraud.

Open Heaven 29 April 2026 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC : When He Is In The Boat (2) [29 Wednesday, April 2026] 

  MEMORISE: I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. – Psalm 16:8 (KJV) 

FG introduces national textbook ranking system for Schools

The Federal Government has introduced a new National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior, and senior secondary schools as part of broader reforms aimed at improving the quality and standardisation of education in Nigeria.

Gunmen attack orphanage in Kogi, abduct 23 pupils and proprietor's wife

Unknown gunmen attacked an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State, abducting 23 pupils and the proprietor's wife.

Jet fuel scarcity continues to disrupt Airline operations

Air travellers across Nigeria are currently facing major disruptions as a worsening shortage of aviation fuel, Jet A1, continues to affect flight operations at major airports nationwide.

Talent is not enough in music industry – Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage has expressed that talent is insufficient to succeed in the music industry.

I declined invite to opposition summit in Ibadan — Omoyele Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, says he rejected an invitation to attend the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, describing it as an “attempt by entrenched political figures to rebrand themselves.”

“My stepmom asked my father to choose and he chose her over me” — Charles Inojie

Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has shared a deeply personal story about the challenges he faced growing up, revealing how family conflict altered the course of his life.

NNPC refineries will never work again – Obasanjo

As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues its search for technical partners to operate the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again insisted that the facilities will never work.

Open Heaven 27 April 2026 Monday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Attracting God’s Help (3) [27 Monday, April 2026] 

  MEMORISE: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. – James 4:10 (KJV)

‘Why are we still borrowing?’, - Sanusi questions FG’s debt rise despite subsidy removal

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning the Federal Government’s continued borrowing despite the removal of fuel subsidy.

Gorgeous and Trendy Asoebi Style Look Book

Hello beautiful people, These days wedding guest don’t joke with slaying to any owambe parties. When it comes to slaying in cord lace, french laces or any other type of lace and Ankara, wedding guest always slay effortlessly. 

Ini Edo Shares Stunning Photos As She Celebrates her Birthday

Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Her Birthday today with Beautiful photos.

CBN increases ATM card fee to N1500

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards by 50 per cent, raising the fee from N1,000 to N1,500.

Court jails woman five years for human trafficking

A High Court of Justice sitting in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital has convicted and sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Salamatu Saidu, to five years’ imprisonment for offences relating to human trafficking.

 

Footballer Emmanuel Eboué Opens Up on Painful Separation From His Children

Emmanuel Eboué, a former football player, revealed the intense suffering and longing he experiences on a daily basis in an emotive description of his long-term separation from his kids.

Three children d!e as boat capsizes in Bayelsa

A local diver in Ikebiri community told the publication that the bodies of the deceased children, two males and one female, aged between six and 15, have been recovered by local divers and transported back to Azuzuama community.

Open Heaven 24 April 2026 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Divine Visitation (2)[24 Friday, April 2026 ] 

  MEMORISE: Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, – Luke 1:78 (KJV) 

Actress Ini Dima-Okojie and husband expecting their first child

Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie is expecting her first child with her husband.

Only residents residing in state owned housing units are charged for solar panel installation - Gov Sanwo-Olu’s media aide explains

The Lagos State government has said that residents living in its social housing estates are required to obtain and pay for alteration permits, which include the installation of a solar power system.

Wumi Toriola speaks on the challenges of filmmaking as she writes appreciation note

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has spoken on the challenges of filmmaking.

Iran attacks container ship in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire

A container ship in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by an Iranian gunboat, the U.K. maritime agency said this morning.

Peter Okoye responds to X-user who asked him to drop the PSquare name after changing his birthday

Singer Peter Okoye aka Peter PSquare has responded to critics who called him out for changing his birthday but refusing to drop the PSquare name.

Troops rescue three kidnapped victims during operation in Niger State

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued three kidnapped victims during a swift response to a distress call in Kusheri village area of Niger state.

Actress Uche Nnanna and husband celebrates 12years wedding anniversary

Nollywood actress Uche Nnanna is celebrating a major milestone in her marriage, as she and her husband, Richard Maduka, mark their 12th wedding anniversary.

EFCC nabs suspected fake lawyer with forged NBA seal in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.

“If I didn’t win BBNaija, my mum might have died” — Laycon speaks on tough period during the show

BBNaija Season 5 winner Laycon has opened up about a difficult moment in his life during his time in the Big Brother house.

Nigeria records fresh COVID-19 case

A fresh case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Nigeria.

Open Heaven 22 April 2026 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Reversing Shame [22 Wednesday, April 2026] 

  MEMORISE: Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. – Zephaniah 3:19 (KJV) 

Teachers comply as indefinite strike begins across FCT schools

Teachers and students of LEA Ijayapi Primary School and LEA Byazhin Primary School, both under the Abuja Municipal Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, complied with the directive to embark on an indefinite strike as ordered by the Nigeria Union of Teachers in the FCT.

No ban on airtime, data credit — FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that it has not banned airtime or data borrowing services in Nigeria.

NYSC releases call-up letters for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released call-up letters for prospective corps members in the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II.

JAMB releases over 1.2million more UTME results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination held on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.

I want to leave Liverpool the right way - Salah

Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has reiterated his desire to exit Anfield “in the right way” after playing a starring role in the Reds’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday evening, April 19.

Oil prices rise again after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Oil prices have jumped globally by more than 5% after President Donald Trump said the US had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship.

SSANU rejects Nigerian govt’s 30% pay rise offer

Non-academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education have rejected a 30% increase in their consolidated salary structure, as proposed by the federal government.

Singer Adekunle Gold gifts his wife Simi a Mercedes-Benz for her birthday

Singer Adekunle Gold gifted his wife Simi a Mercedes-Benz and a diamond ring worth millions of naira for her birthday which was yesterday April 19.

FG bans importation of cement, poultry foods and pharmaceutical products from countries outside ECOWAS

The Nigerian federal government has expanded its import restrictions, banning a wide range of goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States as part of its 2026 fiscal policy measures.

I’ll defeat Tinubu in free, fair election – Melaye

Former Kogi lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has said he would defeat President Bola Tinubu in a free and fair election, while clarifying that his focus remains on supporting any candidate that emerges from a coalition platform.

Open Heaven 20 April 2026 Monday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC – Reversing Hopelessness [ 20 Monday, April 2026]

  MEMORISE: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. – Psalm 3:3 (KJV) 

Iyabo Ojo celebrates first tradiversary of daughter, Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is celebrating the first tradiversary of her daughter, Priscilla Ojo and her Tanzanian husband, Juma Jux.

Naira slips to 1250/$ in parallel Market

As of the morning of Friday, April 17, 2026, the Nigerian Naira continues to navigate a complex landscape against the United States Dollar, following a week of minor fluctuations across both official and informal markets.

I can solve Nigeria’s problems – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he has the experience and capacity to fix Nigeria’s challenges, citing his record in governance and infrastructure.