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The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to providing adequate security and fostering a safe, peaceful environment conducive for academic excellence across the state. Ojajuni gave the reassurance on Wednesday when he received the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Prof. Fatiu Arogundade, and his management team at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. He appreciated the Vice Chancellor and his team for the visit, harping on the importance of strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and academic institutions. According to him, the visit was necessary to ensure the…

The Naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, for the first time this week. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,348.45 on Wednesday, up from N1,350.74 traded on Tuesday. This means that at the official market, the Naira firmed up by N2.29 on a day-to-day basis to end a two-day depreciation run. Similarly, at the black market, the Naira eased significantly to N1,400 per dollar on Wednesday from N1,425. The development comes despite the country’s continued foreign reserves dropping to $48.51 billion as of March 21st, 2026.

Burnley has become the second team to be relegated from the Premier League this season. This follows their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the game as early as the sixth minute at the Turf Moor. Although City failed to score more goals, it was enough to take them above Arsenal on the log. For Scott Parker’s men, it is an immediate return to the Championship. Wolves were the first team to be relegated, after Crystal Palace’s 0-0 draw with West Ham on Monday night.

Former Chelsea defender, Frank Leboeuf, has slammed two of the club’s midfielders, Ezno Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, insisting that they are not leaders. This follows the Blues’ performances as they lost 3-0 against Brighton in the Premier League on Tuesday. “We do not have leaders in that team. We need a goalkeeper as a leader, we need a centre-half, we need a midfielder,” Leboeuf told ESPN FC. “Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are not leaders. I’m sorry, I have seen leaders.” Despite both featuring at the Amex Stadium, Fernandez and Caicedo couldn’t prevent Chelsea from collapsing on Tuesday night.

John Arum, the University of Jos, UniJos, graduate, who was recently kidnapped by terrorists have regained his freedom. In a video clip currently making the rounds on social media, John could be seen with family members thanking God for his release. DAILY POST reports that a disturbing footage had captured a moment John, who was kidnapped along the Jos-Kaduna highway was physically assaulted by the assailants. The video triggered outrage across the country as Nigerians lament the worsening security situation. A few days after the video went viral, rumour mongers alleged that he had been killed by the terrorists. However,…

Celebrity lawyer and human rights activist, Chukwuma Daniels, has said that the recent wedding of Adaobi Alagwu has rekindled public discussion around her past dispute involving businessman Tunde Ayeni. Alagwu recently held her wedding ceremony on April 4, 2026, an event that attracted significant public attention and social media reactions. She is now married to Honourable Akarachi Amadi Etinosa, whose presence at the ceremony also drew interest from observers. Speaking on the development, Daniels said the renewed attention reflects how public figures often remain subjects of discussion long after major personal controversies. He noted that Alagwu first came into the…

The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged stronger collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, in efforts to tackle human trafficking and organised crime. The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 22, 2026 on the official page of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the statement, the commitment was made when the Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, paid a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on April 21. Discussions during the meeting focused on improving cooperation between both agencies, particularly in the areas of intelligence sharing,…

Governor of Katsina State Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved a new grading structure for traditional rulers as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots governance and security in the state. The development was disclosed in a post shared on his official page. According to the governor, the reform is being implemented under the 2025 Emirate Law, placing district heads on Grade Level 16 while village heads are to be placed on Grade Level 10 across the state. Radda said the move is aimed at improving the welfare of traditional rulers and enhancing their role in promoting peace, stability and development at…

The Nigerian Navy has said its troops under “Operation FASAN YAMMA” have rescued eight kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations against insurgents in the North West. In a statement, the Naval spokesperson, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operations were conducted by personnel deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibira and other tactical units between April 2 and April 18, 2026, in Kaduna State and adjoining areas. He explained that on April 18, troops at FOB Ibira responded swiftly to a distress call following reports of gunfire along the Doka–Ibira axis. On arrival at the scene, the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of Wale Edun as minister of finance and his replacement with Taiwo Oyedele on Tuesday sent mixed signals across different segments of the Nigerian economy. DAILY POST reports that Edun’s sack, alongside his counterpart in Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Muda Dangiwa, was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, in a memo. Edun was directed to hand over to Oyedele, while Dangiwa was to hand over to Muttaqha Rabe Darma, who was nominated as minister-designate. DAILY POST reports that the Presidency did not state why Edun and Dangiwa…