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There is a moment in every national catastrophe when accounting must be done.  Not later, not after the next election, not when the dust settles over the next mass grave. For Nigeria, that moment is now. Since President Bola Tinubu stood at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos on April 2, 2026, and promised grieving Nigerians that “this experience will not repeat itself,” more than six states have recorded fresh massacres: Plateau.  Nasarawa.  Zamfara.  Borno.  Benue. Kaduna. The dead, grieving and injured are not statistics. They are Nigerians who believed someone was governing their country. Nobody is. Let me be…

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today’s NYT Strands puzzle offers an interesting mix of words, and they all begin with the same two letters. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These…

JAMB has released 1.26 million UTME 2026 Results.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.   In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board disclosed that a total of 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available for candidates.   “The results of candidates who sat the examination on Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April 2026 have now been released. A total of…

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It was a night of recognition and celebration as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Independent Newspaper Silver Jubilee Awards, clinching two major honours for his leadership and governance strides. The high-profile event, organised by the Independent Newspaper Group to commemorate its 25th anniversary in Lagos at the weekend, drew prominent figures from Nigeria’s political, business, and socio-economic spheres, all gathered to celebrate excellence in public service and national development. In a keenly contested field of 36 state governors, Mbah stood out, earning accolades in two key categories. He clinched the prestigious…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, Chief Agwu Emeaba, has warned of an imminent implosion in the party, following its “divisive endorsement” of a governorship aspirant for 2027 by some stakeholders. In a statement issued in Umuahia and made available to newsmen, on Sunday, Emeaba argued that endorsing an aspirant without giving others a chance in an open contest could destroy the party’s prospects at the polls. He stated that by the so-called endorsement of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, for 2027 Abia governorship race, “APC is walking into the 2027…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, Chief Agwu Emeaba, has warned of an imminent implosion in the party, following its “divisive endorsement” of a governorship aspirant for 2027 by some stakeholders. In a statement issued in Umuahia and made available to newsmen, on Sunday, Emeaba argued that endorsing an aspirant without giving others a chance in an open contest could destroy the party’s prospects at the polls. He stated that by the so-called endorsement of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, for 2027 Abia governorship race, “APC is walking into the 2027…

Bayern Munich came from behind to beat VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena and secure the Bundesliga title for a record 35th time. The Bavarians, who have been dominant this season with only one defeat, needed just a draw to be confirmed champions after Borussia Dortmund lost to Hoffenheim on Saturday. However, Stuttgart made a bright start and nearly delayed the celebrations. Chris Führich opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a fine curling effort that left the home fans stunned. Bayern reacted quickly. Raphaël Guerreiro equalised 10 minutes later, before Nicolas Jackson, filling in for Harry Kane, put…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Sunday Afolabi, popularly known for his role in the classic Yoruba film Owo Blow, has returned to acting after a period away from the screen during which he reportedly worked as a commercial driver in Lagos. The development was disclosed by fellow actor, Adeniyi Johnson, who shared a photo of Afolabi on a movie set via Instagram on Sunday, signalling what appears to be a comeback for the veteran. Johnson revealed that Afolabi is currently featuring in a new production titled ILEKE, produced by his wife, Seyi Edun, also known as Shai, and directed by Adebayo Tijani.…

There’s no getting away from the fact that in many countries around the world, populations are ageing and fertility is declining. The latest State of World Population report from the UN sexual and reproductive rights agency (UNFPA) shows that around one in five adults worldwide believe they will not be able to have the number of children they want, largely because of economic insecurity, inequality and lack of support.But Michael Herrmann, an economist and demographer with UNFPA, cautions against panic. “Demographic change is not a crisis in itself,” he says. “It’s a reality we need to understand, plan for, and adapt to.”…