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King Charles’ state visit to the United States will go ahead as scheduled this Monday, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.  The decision follows intensive security reviews and discussions with U.S. officials after a shooting occurred at a White House-related dinner attended by President Donald Trump. The King and Queen Camilla are set to arrive on Monday, April 28, for a four-day visit. Concerns regarding the trip surfaced after a gunman opened fire on security personnel near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday, leading Secret Service agents to abruptly evacuate US President Trump from the venue. Trump addressed the situation in an interview on CBS News' 60 Minutes, expressing full confidence in the safety of the upcoming royal visit. "I think it's ...

A set of newborn twins were found abandoned by in a bush in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. The babies, a boy and girl, were rescued on Saturday, April 25, 2026, by the LGA Task Force during a routine sanitation duty in Vandeikya Township. The unidentified mother dumped the babies at a bushy slope in Vandeikya, located in Mbaaji, Ningev Council Ward, a place known in the Tiv dialect as "Wangbeen Jor." Chief Daniel Orhembega, Chairman of the Task Force, who confirmed the development explained that his men picked up the babies while on their way to dispose of refuse.  He said one of the task force agents heard a baby crying.  When they moved toward the direction of the sound, they saw the newborn twins wrapped in freshly plucked leaves along with the ...

Nine people were reportedly injured in a mass sho0ting near the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington early Sunday morning, April 26. Gunfire erupted as crowds of revelers were celebrating the famed “Little 500” college cycling race on the popular strip of Kirkwood Avenue just after midnight, WTHR reported. Police responded to the 400 block of East Kirkwood – a block from Indiana University – where they found “multiple wounded individuals.” Nine people were taken to local hospitals, including six by ambulance, as of 3 a.m., the outlet reported. Officials did not give their conditions or types of injuries. Witnesses said a fight broke out between two women before the sho0ting, and one of the women appeared to pull a gun and open fire. Witnesses recalled watching ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of ad-hoc personnel for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The commission announced via its official X platform that interested Nigerians can now apply online for various roles required for the exercise. Available positions include Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Centre managers, and technical support staff (RATECHs). According to INEC, the application window opened on April 25, 2026, and will close on May 18, 2026, with submissions to be made through its official recruitment portal. The commission outlined eligibility criteria for each role. Applicants for Supervisory Presiding Officer positions m...

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured following a bomb explosion on a major highway in southwestern Colombia, in what authorities describe as part of a broader surge in violent attacks.  The blast occurred on the Pan-American Highway in the El Túnel area of Cajibío, where an explosive device detonated in what officials called an indiscriminate attack targeting civilians. Several vehicles were destroyed, leaving behind a large crater and widespread debris, while victims included both adults and children. Cauca Governor Octavio Guzmán confirmed the casualties and said emergency responders were deployed immediately. Colombia’s Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez also visited the scene to coordinate rescue operations, as authorities launched a national-level security respon...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed as fake a widely circulated result slip purporting to show a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The result, shared by social media user @Onsogbu on X, claimed the female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, scored 394 out of 400. “Okon Winnifred Sampson, a young girl from Cross River State, delivered a remarkable performance in her UTME examinations, scoring an outstanding 394 out of 400. “Her results were as follows: 96 in Use of English; 99 in Biology; 98 in Chemistry and 99 in Physics… a truly exceptional academic achievement. I love this,” Onsogbu wrote. The fake result Reacting in a statement issued on Sunday, the Board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian...

A presidential candidate of the African Action Congress and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has given reasons why he didn’t attend an opposition summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He said Nigerians deserve a credible alternative rather than what he described as a recycling of failed political actors. In a post on X on Sunday, Sowore dismissed the gathering as lacking substance, arguing that many of those involved had previously contributed to Nigeria’s challenges. “I was invited to attend the so-called ‘Opposition Summit’ in Ibadan, but I declined,” he wrote. “There is no need to pretend that the same men (and a few women) who held Nigeria to ransom for years, presiding over stagnation, corruption, and systemic decay, can suddenly reinvent themselves as champions of progress or defend...

U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken about what he believes is behind repeated threats to his life. According to Naija News, Trump made the remarks while reacting to a recent shooting incident that disrupted a media event in Washington. The incident occurred on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, where a gunman sparked panic and forced security operatives to quickly take control, abruptly ending the event. Reacting afterward, Trump said he believes individuals who bring major changes often become targets of attacks. He suggested that his policies and decisions have significantly impacted the country, making him unpopular with some groups. He also drew comparisons with historical figures who, in his view, were targeted becaus...

A fire broke out at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire in the early hours of Sunday, triggering an emergency response and safety warnings for nearby residents. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was tackling a blaze in a commercial building in the Fairford area, with crews deployed to contain the situation. Authorities urged residents to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke spreading from the site. Videos shared online appeared to show flames and thick smoke rising from a unit within the base, although officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause or origin of the fire. RAF Fairford is used by the United States Air Force, and has recently been associated with operations involving US bombers in the Middle East, including missions linked to Iran. ...

Nigeria has recorded an increase of 322 new asylum-seekers in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 21% rise, while also successfully reducing its backlog of unregistered refugees by 3,613. According to data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of asylum-seekers grew from 1,528 in December 2025 to 1,850 by March 2026. Despite this rise, the overall population of refugees and asylum-seekers in Nigeria dropped from 142,064 to 138,900 within the same period, largely due to improved registration processes. The backlog of individuals awaiting registration significantly declined from 16,672 in December to 13,059 in March, reflecting ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and its partners to streamline documentation. Most refugees in Nigeria are fr...