Latest News from Monday, April 27th, 2026

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Nigeria is no longer a permissive ground for international drug cartels, pointing to increased arrests, seizures and convictions in recent years.

The African Export-Import Bank says it is financing three additional refineries in Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuel.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has warned that visa overstays by Nigerian travelers could affect opportunities for others seeking to visit the United States.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority says it will introduce a short code to allow residents, especially motorists, to report traffic conditions and interact with the agency more easily.

Journalists were on Monday denied access to cover the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The federal government of Nigeria has announced plans to prohibit the use of unrated textbooks in schools starting from September 2026, as part of efforts to improve education quality and standardisation nationwide.

About 60 countries have gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a first-of-its-kind conference aimed at accelerating a global phaseout of fossil fuels, amid a stalemate in UN climate talks.

Parents and advocacy groups have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent support for children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs, citing limited access to care and education.

Public primary and secondary schools in the FCT are reopening on Monday (today) following the suspension of a six-day strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, after reaching a major financial agreement with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why some candidates are seeing a “No Result Yet” message when attempting to check their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has detained 50 suspected hoodlums during a statewide sanitation enforcement exercise aimed at improving environmental compliance.

The Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, says a National Youth Service Corps member, Mr. Abdulsamad Jamiu, died after being caught in crossfire during a robbery response operation in Dei-Dei, Abuja.

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have rescued a kidnapped woman and recovered ₦8 million ransom in a coordinated operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has revealed that no fewer than 69 people lost their lives in road accidents across Lagos State in the first quarter of 2026.

Top political figures in Lagos have thrown their weight behind the state’s Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as momentum builds ahead of the next political cycle.

The Lagos State Government has introduced a “no power, no pay” policy as part of fresh efforts to improve electricity supply across key public facilities.