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Gunmen Kill 22 in Niger Baptism Ceremony Attack Gunmen on motorbikes shot dead 22 villagers in western Niger, most attending a baptism ceremony, local media and other sources said Tuesday. The shootings happened on Monday in the Tillaberi region, near Burkina Faso and Mali, where jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group (IS) are active. A resident of the area told AFP that 15 people were killed first at a baptism ceremony in Takoubatt village. “The attackers then went to the outskirts of Takoubatt where they killed seven other people,” said the resident, who requested anonymity for…

Afrobeats singer Davido is set to make a highly anticipated appearance at Coachella 2026, becoming the only Nigerian artist featured in the festival’s line-up. He will take the stage on April 11 and 18, bringing his unique Afrobeats sound to the iconic California venue, Empire Polo Club. The Coachella 2026 line-up boasts an impressive array of artists, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. Other notable acts include The Strokes, Iggy Pop, Nine Inch Nails (in collaboration with Boys Noize), and FKA twigs, among many others. The festival will take place over two weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19.…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated businessman Farouk Gumel and athletics star Tobi Amusan for what he described as remarkable achievements that bring pride to the nation. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president said Gumel’s appointment as chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited reflected international recognition of Nigerian professionals. “As Vice Chairman for Africa at the Tropical General Investment Group, among other accomplishments, Gumel has remained a consistent player in Nigeria’s determined efforts in food sufficiency. His leadership in this significant role brings immense pride to our…

By Idayat Sanni A community in Kebbi State, specifically in Jega Local government wields only one primary school, Kulu Koji Primary School, which is now in deplorable condition. MonITNG, the civil society organization, has deemed the situation distressing, criticizing the Kebbi State government for the status of this community’s educational center. In a recent statement issued by the organization, MonITNG says that the school was in a dire and deplorable situation during their visit. According to MonITNG, the school is the only serving educational institution in the community, but, however, has suffered from horrendous rain pours and storms and has…

NAPTIP Rescues Eight Stolen Children From Popular Orphanage In Asaba

Air Peace has revealed that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos on Tuesday morning, some flights across its operating networks would be delayed. A statement by Spokesperson of Air Peace, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, urged passengers to exercise patience while it manages the disruption. The statement reads: “We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed. “While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as best as we…

BREAKING: DSS Files Charge Against Sowore, Facebook, X Over Tinubu Post The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a criminal charge against a politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, for allegedly making a false claim against the person of the President, Bola Tinubu, by referring to him as a criminal. The five-count charge was filed on Tuesday before the Federal High Court in Abuja, a few days after an earlier request by the DSS on Facebook and X, the platforms allegedly deployed by Sowore for his said false claim, to pull the misleading message down. The charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025,…

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A crisis over non-remittance of N138 million check-off dues is brewing in the Academy Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Calabar (Unical) chapter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the alleged fraud dates back to 2019 under the leadership of the immediate past executive of the chapter led by John Edor. The non-remittance of the said dues to the national secretariat of the union led to the suspension of the chapter by the national leadership of ASUU. NAN reports that the alleged fraud has been the subject of a suit at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. Some concerned…