Latest News from Saturday, April 4th, 2026
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Nasarawa Clash Kills 11, Dozens of Homes Razed in Reprisal Attack
At least 11 people were killed and more than 50 houses burned when violent clashes erupted early Friday in the Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, police said on Saturday.
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JAMB Denies Postponement of 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday rejected claims that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had been postponed, calling the notice circulating online fake and malicious.
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Israeli Air Strikes Damage Hospital in Tyre as War Rages in Lebanon and Beyond
Israeli air strikes damaged a hospital and wounded dozens in the Lebanese port city of Tyre on Saturday, deepening the humanitarian toll of a conflict that has battered Lebanon’s towns and vital services.
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Iran Issues Bounty on Missing Pilot of Gunned Down US Aircraft
Iranian and U.S. forces intensified a search Saturday for a missing American airman after Iran’s military said it shot down a U.S. fighter jet over southwestern Iran, officials and media reported, offering a bounty to anyone that finds the airman.
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Lagos Catholic Archbishop Calls on Government to Secure Lives in 2026 Easter Message
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, in his 2026 Easter message, has called on Nigerians to trust God and remain hopeful despite rising insecurity and economic hardship in the country.
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AIG Zone 2 Congratulates Christians at Easter
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has extended Easter greetings to Christians in Lagos and Ogun states, urging unity and vigilance.
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PETROAN Congratulates Ojulari on First Year Anniversary at NNPC
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has praised the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, for his first year in office.
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ADC Announces Establishment of Network in Key Global Capitals
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will set up a network of representatives in major world capitals to boost international engagement.
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Lagos Fire Service Contains Overnight Fires in Agege and Yaba
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has successfully contained two separate fire incidents that broke out overnight in Agege and Yaba.
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Nigeria Grid Operator Says Transmission Now at 8,700MW
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has rejected claims about its power capacity, saying recent figures shared by a distribution company are incorrect.
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Nigerian Navy Rescues Kidnapee, Secures Bonny Waterways
The Nigerian Navy says it has rescued a kidnapped man in Rivers State after days of coordinated security operations in the Bonny area.
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Zamfara Governor Lawal Named Africa’s Outstanding Governor of the Year
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has been named “Outstanding Governor of the Year” at the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Award held in London.
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Enugu State Wins National Para Games
Enugu State has emerged the overall winner of the 3rd National Para Games held in Abuja after a strong performance across multiple events.
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Lagos Announces Road Closures for Fanti Carnival
The Lagos State government has announced temporary road closures in parts of Lagos Island ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday.
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Presidency Explains Tinubu's Airport Meeting With Plateau Victims
The Nigerian Presidency has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the Jos airport instead of visiting affected communities, citing logistical and security constraints.
