A fatal road accident on the Ife-Ilesa expressway in Osun state has left five people dead, including a father, his three children, and their maid.

The announcement, confirmed in a translated statement from the Russian Ministry of Defence, states that the halt in hostilities is “guided by humanitarian considerations.”

Manchester City remain on track to qualify for next season’s Champions League after winning at Everton with two late goals. An uninspiring contest looked to be heading for a drab The post EPL: Man City’s late two goals keep UCL qualification alive appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Hamas said on Saturday that the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is unknown after its operatives found the guard who was holding him killed. Hamas on Tuesday said it had lost contact with a group of militants holding Alexander in Gaza after the Israeli army attacked the place where the militants were holding him. […] Fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander unknown – Hamas

Around 100 tractors blocked roads in central Turkey on Saturday as they joined the latest anti-government protest called by the main opposition CHP. The rally in the central town of Yozgat took place exactly a month after the arrest of The post Over 100 inmates escape in Chad prison break appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The building, which reportedly housed the popular Equal Right Restaurant, came crashing down around 8 a.m., catching residents and passersby unawares. The post UPDATED: One dead, 13 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident happened around 09.45 hrs. The post 8 rescued as building collapses in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Manchester City boosted their chances of securing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 win over Everton at the Goodison Park, Prompt News reports. Nico O’Reilly and  Mateo Kovacic scored in the last five minutes to hand Pep Guardiola’s side  maximum points. O’Reilly stabbed the ball into [...]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Persons with Disabilities Support wing in Kano has kicked against the impending return of Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso to the ruling party. The rejection came less than 24 hours after the Kano chapter of the party The post APC special wing rejects Kwankwaso impending return to ruling party appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

He was described as a beloved father, husband, brother, ordained pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The post Gospel musician, Big Bolaji, dies at 50 appeared first on Vanguard News.

‘A Lagos Love Story' may just have set a standard for how music-themed movies should be shot. The post MOVIE REVIEW: ‘A Lagos Love Story’ won’t insult your intelligence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have hit a community in Hong, a local government area in the northern part of Adamawa State attacked by the same sect only about three days The post Boko Haram hits another community in Adamawa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Famous gospel singer and ordained pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Bolaji Olarewaju, who is popularly known as Big Bolaji is dead. He was 50 years old. According to a statement released by the deceased’s family, Big Bolaji died during the Easter weekend on Saturday after a brief illness. “It is with […]

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed happiness after 277 Ukraine soldiers returned home from Russian captivity. Zelensky, in a post on his X account on Saturday also thanked everyone, especially the United Arab Emirates, for their mediation that made the return of the troops possible. “Our people are home—one of the best pieces of news […] Zelensky reacts as 277 Ukraine soldiers return from Russian captivity

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced a surprise Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine to last until midnight on Sunday. The post Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine appeared first on Vanguard News.

JP2025 couple, Priscy and Juma Jux finally stormed their white wedding venue. The moment Juma saw Priscy in her wedding dress for the first time trended.

Around 100 tractors blocked roads in central Turkey on Saturday as they joined the latest anti-government protest called by the main opposition CHP. The rally in the central town of Yozgat took place exactly a month after the arrest of The post 100 tractors join opposition protest in central Turkey appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, involving a Mark trailer and the family's Toyota Hilux vehicle, left the wife critically injured. The post Father, three children, maid killed in Osun road crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

State Abia State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the recovery of government properties is probing the sack of some staff of Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, in 2015. Mrs Charity Ukonu and former head of accounts of ASEPA, Mrs Nnebuihe Onwusoro, have appeared before the panel following a petition brought against them by Mr […] Abia funds recovery panel probes disengagement of agency workers

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the military’s recent tactical changes in Borno and Plateau states as evidence of professionalism and responsiveness. The muslim group also commended the authorities of the Nigerian Army for acting on the open complaints by the duo of  Governors Babagana Zulum of Borno and Caleb Muftwang of Plateau complained about […]

Abayomi criticised an April 9 meeting allegedly convened by Abia State Governor Alex Otti and LP presidential candidate Peter Obi, during which Baba-Ahmed reportedly repeated his assertion that the government was illegitimate.

Barely two days to Easter celebration, tragedy struck in Osun State, on Saturday, when five people lost their lives in a fatal accident along the Ife-Ilesa expressway. An eyewitness account reported that the crash, which occurred around 10:15 am at The post Easter tragedy: Five dead, one injured in Osun auto crash appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

April 19, (THEWILL) – The APC Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Support Organization in Kano State has rejected the potential defection of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his return could jeopardize the party’s stability. The organization made its position known during a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists […] The post Kano APC PWDs Reject Kwankwaso’s Return to Party appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

His death was confirmed in an official statement released by his family on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in his Easter message, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering good governance and called for support for President Bola Tinubu.

Nigerian gospel singer, Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji, is dead. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, Big Bolaji passed on following a brief illness. Parts of the statement read, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately […] BREAKING: Nigerian Gospel singer, Big Bolaji is dead

Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, Minister of Defence, on Saturday visited communities that were recently attacked by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The post Defence minister visits attacked communities in Plateau, promises end to killings  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday, distributed 600 bags of 50kg rice to her constituents across all 57 wards of the five local governments in Kogi State. Chief Press Secretary to the senator, Arogbonlo Israel, in a statement issued on Saturday, The post Publish: Easter: Senator Natasha donates 600 bags of rice in Kogi appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to the people of the state to keep supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fubara, in a statement he The post Keep supporting Tinubu, Fubara tells Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced an Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine starting this evening and lasting till midnight on Sunday. The short-term ceasefire proposal from Russia comes as President Donald Trump has been pressing both Moscow The post Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine conflict: TV appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A moment of tension unfolded at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange. As reported by Daily Post, the incident took place during the turbaning ceremony of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, [...]

Human rights lawyer accuses Lagos police of fabricating charges against Quadri Alabi, 17, after unlawful arrest despite DPP’s legal advice clearing him.

Nigeria forward, Umar Sadiq rose from the bench to help Valencia draw 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday. Valencia went behind on the stroke of half time with Cesar Tarrega scoring an own goal. Sadiq was introduced in the place of Andre Almeida in the 66th minute. The 27-year-old fired […] LaLiga: Sadiq rescues point for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano

Gospel singer and radio talk show personality, Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji is dead.  He died after a brief illness on Saturday.  Bolaji celebrated his 50th birthday The post BREAKING: Gospel singer Big Bolaji dies at 50 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…Say Mining Activities Breed Insecurity, Environmental Degradation, Pose Danger To Lives IBADAN – The natives, youths, thought leaders and monarch of Itasa, in Iwajowa Local Government of the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State have called on the Federal Government to order a mining company in the community, Architype Industries Nigeria Limited, to vacate their land, […]

Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants worth $233 million by the US National Science Foundation, NSF. NSF had on Friday announced that it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current and new awards are consistent with its mission. […] ‘Great job’: Elon Musk’s DOGE reacts as NSF cancels 402 DEI grants worth $233m