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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully launched an airstrike on terrorist hideouts in Sambisa Forest, eliminating several insurgents and destroying vital infrastructure. The operation, carried out on Monday, April 20, 2026, forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts under Operation Hadin Kai in Nigeria’s North-East. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development, stating that the mission followed credible intelligence on terrorist movements within the forest. He explained that fighter jets were deployed to carry out precise strikes on identified targets, resulting in the neutralisation of multiple fighters and the destruction of their logistics base. “The Nigerian Air Force, acting on credible intelligenc...

A dispatch rider has died in a tragic accident along the Motorways inward Estate area of Alapere in Lagos after being hit by an empty tanker reportedly speeding. Early reports indicate that the tanker, marked “NIPCO” with registration number TTN-776ZQ, rammed into the rider, killing him instantly at the scene. Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) quickly arrived to manage the situation, as fellow dispatch riders gathered and confronted the tanker driver in anger. LASTMA officers intervened, rescuing the injured driver and handing him over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service for urgent treatment at a nearby hospital. Police operatives from the Alausa Division were also deployed to restore calm and disperse the crowd. Reacting to the incident, LA...

Chaos erupted at the Owo Local Government Secretariat in Ondo State on Monday when suspected thugs attacked the council chairman, Mr. Tope Omolayo, beating him and stripping him nearly naked in a shocking display that left staff stunned. Omolayo, elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), had earlier been suspended by councillors over allegations of gross misconduct. After serving the suspension, he returned to resume duties on Monday when the attackers allegedly descended on him. An eyewitness said the chairman arrived at the secretariat after about six months away when the suspected thugs stormed the premises to prevent him from entering his office. The situation quickly escalated into an argument and then violence. “They beat him severely, tore his clothes, and left him...

A tragic incident occurred in Ilara-Mokin, located in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, where a woman identified as Oluwasola Adebayo reportedly collapsed and died while accompanying her daughter to a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centre. The unfortunate event happened on Monday during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), leaving residents of the community in shock and grief. According to eyewitness accounts, the woman began to feel weak shortly after arriving at the exam venue before suddenly collapsing. Efforts by people at the scene to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was confirmed dead on the spot. Sources revealed that she had earlier told acquaintances about her plan to escort her daughter to the centre....

A GUO bus travelling to South-East Nigeria was reportedly attacked by bandits who then k!lled the driver and abducted passengers. The incident reportedly occurred along the Ore-Benin expressway. Videos shared online captured the aftermath of the incident. In one video, voices in the background filming the incident are heard claiming that a trailer seen at the scene offloaded the kidnappers before they attacked the bus. "This is not a country. This is not a country at all," one man is seen saying from a distance as they watched the kidnappers in action. "If they meet you people for here, wetin you want do?" a voice is heard asking those observing the attack." "How many people they wan k!ll?" some of the men at the scene responded. A voice also alleged that soldiers were at the scene as the ...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced an investigation after a soldier was captured in a viral image allegedly destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The photo, which spread rapidly across social media and drew widespread attention, triggered public outrage due to the damage of a Christian religious symbol. The Israeli military later confirmed the image was authentic and showed one of its personnel operating in the area. In an official statement released on Sunday, the IDF said: “Following the completion of an initial examination regarding a photograph published earlier today of an IDF soldier harming a Christian symbol, it was determined that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.” The army strongly condemned the behaviour, adding:...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has strongly criticised a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as an attempt to suppress media freedom and enforce censorship. The NBC had earlier warned broadcasters about what it called a growing number of violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, particularly in news and political programming. It cautioned that presenters who present personal opinions as facts or intimidate guests on air could face sanctions, including fines or suspension. Reacting in a statement signed by its national secretary, Achike Chude, the NUJ said it viewed the directive with “grave concern and utter disappointment,” arguing that it threatens editorial independence and free expression within the media space. The union said jo...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has rejected calls for refunds from candidates who spent money trying to check the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination before they were officially released. The issue followed a delay in the release of results for candidates who sat the examination on Friday, April 17. On Saturday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin had written on X: “Follow me for prompt updates as soon as the results are officially released.” He later apologised after the board failed to meet the earlier timeline, saying: “Our Chief Executive was unavailable due to an important engagement but would be in the office today, and we assure you that the results will be released later today, surely before nightfall.” He added: “We also extend our h...

A roadside hawker was crushed to de@th in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, April 19. A Lexus SUV with registration number SMK 674 HY reportedly struck the victim, an adult male. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, the severity of the impact led to the victim’s instant d£ath. In a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to manage the situation and prevent traffic disruption. The officials secured the area and removed the remains from the roadway to facilitate the smooth flow of vehicles. Police personnel from the Ketu Division later transported the body to the Badagry Mortuary, whi...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released call-up letters for prospective corps members in the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II. Call-up numbers and deployment details were uploaded on the NYSC portal early Monday morning, allowing candidates to begin checking their posting status. However, many prospective corps members experienced difficulty accessing the portal due to heavy traffic, with several complaining about slow loading times and delays.