Latest News from Monday, April 20th, 2026

The Labour Party has denied claims that it has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 general election, describing the reports as false and unauthorised.

Schools in the FCT witnessed a polarized start to the new academic session on Monday following the declaration of a strike by the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers.

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, FCT Chapter, has dissociated its members, mainly secondary school teachers, from the industrial action declared by the FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers.

The African Democratic Congress has denied reports that it is in talks with the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of an anticipated court judgment.

Retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and their families on Monday blocked a gate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in protest against their continued inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme.

Airline operators in Nigeria have suspended a planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations over rising jet fuel prices, following an appeal by the federal government.

The Nigerian Navy says it has rescued three suspected stowaways aboard the merchant vessel MSC Stella off the Lagos Fairway Buoy during a search and rescue operation on Sunday.

Super Eagles forward Gift Orban has sparked controversy after footage emerged showing him involved in a physical altercation.

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is under threat after U.S. forces seized an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of renewed conflict.

Iran has accused the United States of not being serious about diplomacy, as tensions between both countries continue to grow.

Nigerian-born wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, known worldwide as Oba Femi, delivered the biggest moment of his career with a shocking victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

The Nigerian Army says it has recorded major operational gains nationwide, arresting suspects, rescuing hostages and recovering arms, drugs and illicit materials in coordinated operations.

A powerful earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and urge residents to evacuate coastal areas.

Teachers and students across parts of the Federal Capital Territory complied with an indefinite strike directive by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Monday, shutting down public primary and secondary schools.

More than 50 countries will meet in Santa Marta, Colombia, next week for a first-of-its-kind conference aimed at accelerating the global phaseout of fossil fuels, amid rising energy insecurity linked to the Iran conflict.

The Nigeria Customs Service has celebrated Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun after she earned a commercial multi-engine pilot license in the United States.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 17 and 18, bringing the total number of results released so far to 1,897,692.

Retired police officers in Nigeria are set to begin an indefinite peaceful protest in Abuja on Monday, 20th April, over concerns about their pensions and welfare.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission over a recent directive to broadcast stations, describing it as a threat to free speech and press freedom.