Professor Tanko Ishaya, the vice-chancellor of the University of Jos, has acknowledged that two students have died and three other university community members have been injured as a result of the Angwan Rukuba incident on March 29 and the ensuing violence near Bauchi Road.

Speaking during a press briefing at the university yesterday, the VC described the incidents as “deeply saddening,” and extended condolences to the affected families and the Angwan Rukuba community, where over 25 people were killed by unidentified gunmen.

On March 29, the attacks started, prompted the Plateau State Government to impose a 48‑hour curfew in Jos North. The University of Jos, which had commenced first‑semester examinations on March 16, was forced to reschedule examinations slated for March 30 and 31, and later those of April 1 and 2, in line with security directives.

 Although the curfew was relaxed on April 1, renewed violence erupted that same morning in areas close to the university, heightening tension among students and residents.

Professor Ishaya added that management had recommended students who wanted to travel during the Easter vacation to use busses supplied in coordination with security services. However, the move triggered an uncoordinated influx of evacuation vehicles from state governments, local governments, and private organisations.

 “While we appreciate their intentions, the process became counterproductive and created the impression that the university was unsafe,” he said, stressing that the institution was never closed and that many students and staff remained on campus throughout the crisis.

The VC provided a breakdown of those affected, which include Abel Joro Gershon, 300‑level Building student, shot on March 29, died on April 5 at JUTH ICU.

Ishaya Patrick, a 300-level Geography and Planning student, has sustained leg injuries and is seeking treatment at JUTH. Duguryil Ufialas Daniel, a Directorate of Student Affairs staff member, was shot in the thigh and is in the hospital.

On April 1, Adeyomo Oluwafemi Temitope, a 500-level Quantity Surveying student, was slain after encountering violence on Bauchi Road while leaving university. After being stabilized at Ola Hospital, Longji Molshap Wurnnokol, a 300-level geology student, is presently undergoing treatment following an attack on Bauchi Road.

Two students lost their life, and a total of four pupils and one staff person were impacted.

Professor Ishaya disclosed that top security officials, including the Chief of Army Staff, the Commissioner of Police, the Director of DSS, and the GOC 3 Division visited the campus between April 1 and April 7 to assess the situation and strengthen security. He emphasised that no breach of peace occurred within any of the university’s campuses throughout the crisis

In order to give students who traveled further time to return, the VC reiterated that classes will resume on April 7 following the Easter vacation and that exams would commence on April 13. He assured parents and students that security has been significantly enhanced on campus, along access routes, and across the city.

Professor Ishaya thanked security services, JUTH, Ola Hospital, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, and community leaders for their assistance during the crisis

Three suspected armed robbers were taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command during a regular nighttime patrol in the Lagos State neighborhood of Idimu.

The operation occurred early on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at around 2:00 a.m., when cops on patrol near the Car Wash Bus Stop by First Bank stopped three males on a motorcycle, according to the command on its X handle on Friday.

Bolaji Ogunmola, a Nollywood actress, issued a public apology following criticism of a contentious scene in one of her films that contained disparaging statements against Yoruba women.

Actor IK Ogbonna was seen uttering remarks that were deemed obscene in the video, which recently reappeared online. He made fun of Yoruba ladies in the scene by making comments about personal habits and hygiene, and Ogunmola's character responded

Some property at the Nigerian Breweries in Aba, Abia State, has been destroyed by a late-afternoon fire. Residents in the vicinity were confused as they struggled to put out the fire on Thursday after it spread to some nearby property near the Nigerian Railways station.

But the arrival of Abia State Fire Service and other emergency agencies brought the situation under control as the officials prevented the fire from razing more properties. Though the cause of the inferno is not yet known, Abia State government said it is gathering necessary information about the development.

Aliyu Gebi, a former member of the House of Representatives, was detained by Department of State Services (DSS) agents on suspicion of distributing false security intelligence reports to foreign embassies in Nigeria.

Gebi, a security consultant and former lawmaker who served in the 7th National Assembly, was arrested on Friday, April 3, according to security sources familiar with the case. He has since been granted bail but remains under investigation and is required to report regularly to the DSS headquarters.

Following a deadly bandit attack on Tuesday in Bagna, Erena, and other localities in Erena Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, no fewer than 61 bodies of security personnel and civilians have been recovered from the bush.

Locals informed Daily Trust that while civilians were buried in Erena, the remains of security operatives were taken to the mortuary of the Minna General Hospital. A resident who spoke anonymously said victims included security operatives, including vigilantes, and civilians, although police claimed only three vigilantes were killed.
The vigilante commander, Mr. Manga, who was reportedly rescued alive but later died from gunshot wounds sustained during a gun duel with the attackers

Folarin Falana, the Nigerian rapper, who is popularly known as Falz, has reacted to a fan who encouraged him to get married.

The fan shared the advice through a message, which Falz reposted on his Instagram story on Sunday.

Falz explained that he was not offended by the suggestion.

He pointed out that marriage is widely appreciated in Nigeria and acknowledged that, as an entertainer, aspects of his personal life often become part of his audience’s enjoyment.

The activist added a playful remark about possibly experimenting with marriage to see how it would go.

He said: “It’s not your fault, I am the one who chose to be an entertainer, that means my life is your entertainment.

"I should just do a quick matrimonial experiment, let’s just see. I appreciate your suggestion.”

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In 2025, Falz stated that he may choose not to announce his marriage publicly.

His announcement followed recent confusion over a set of photos that were mistaken for a traditional marriage introduction.

The images, which sparked widespread speculation, were later confirmed to be part of a marriage-themed photoshoot, not an actual wedding.

The initial posts drew both praise and criticism, with some fans accusing Falz of misleading the public.

In response, he clarified that assumptions about his personal life are often premature and that he might prefer to keep such milestones private.

He added that even if he does decide to marry, sharing it with the world is not guaranteed.

The Presidency has hit back at allegations linking President Bola Tinubu to the internal turmoil surrounding Peter Obi and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling the claims "baseless" and "unfounded." 

He also urged Obi and other stakeholders to resolve internal disputes within the party. “Let them go and settle with Nafiu Gombe and other disenchanted ADC members. As of now, Obi, without being made a candidate, is inconsequential for 2027,” Onanuga stated. He added that Obi’s performance in the 2023 presidential election does not guarantee a similar outcome in the future. “The fact that he came third in 2023 does not mean he will have the same showing in 2027, if he ever becomes a candidate of any party. 2023 is not like 2027. President Tinubu is an incumbent with many achievements to flaunt, most of which Obi has been blind to acknowledge,” he said.