Homepage Abuja from Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State disrupted a funeral service days after gunmen attacked the university community, with hundreds of youths and women protesting during the church gathering.

Qatar has formally notified the United Nations and the UN Security Council of what it described as repeated drone and missile attacks by Iran, calling for urgent action to halt the escalation.

The International Air Transport Association says global jet fuel supply could take months to stabilise, even if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens.

The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations by a dismissed lance corporal, Rotimi Olamilekan, over poor remuneration and welfare of personnel, describing the claims as false and misleading.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties in the Middle East conflict to comply with international law and the terms of the truce.

Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks but said the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Wednesday.

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, its National Security Council said Wednesday, adding that negotiations with Washington will begin Friday in Islamabad based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal.