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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted claims circulating online that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been postponed.   In a statement released on Saturday, the examination body described the report as " malicious " and " deliberately misleading ," urging candidates and the public to disregard it.   " Our attention has been drawn to a malicious press release alleging that the 2026 UTME has been postponed. We wish to state clearly that the notice is fake and did not emanate from the board .  " Candidates and the general public are advised to disregard it. All arrangements for the 2026 UTME remain on course as scheduled ," JAMB said.   READ ALSO : Nigerian Student Dies in Indian Police Custody The board reaffirmed that the UTME will take place between Thursday, 16 April and Saturday, 25 April 2026, as earlier announced.   This clarification follows the conduct of the UTME mock examination ...

The Bayelsa State Police Command has disbursed N16,182,679.26 to families of deceased police officers, concluding activities to celebrate National Police Day 2026 in the state. In a statement dated 2 April, 2026, the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Iyamah Daniel Edebor disclosed that  the cheques were presented on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu. Addressing beneficiaries, the commissioner urged families to invest the funds prudently to support household welfare. Edebor added that the disbursement capped a week of community-facing activities that included town hall meetings, environmental sanitation, medical outreach programmes, a walkathon and public sensitisation on electoral violence, road safety and compliance with traffic regulations. READ ALSO : Bayelsa Extends Deadline for Tax Return Filing The statement read: " PRESS RELEASE " CP IYAMAH PRESENTS CHEQUES TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES: NATIONAL POLICE DAY 2026 " The Bayelsa St...

Veteran Hollywood actor, Dee Freeman has died at the age of 66 after battling lung cancer, her family has confirmed. In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Friday, relatives said Freeman passed away peacefully on Thursday, 2 April 2026, describing her final months as a “ brave and fearless ” fight against the illness. “ On behalf of her family, it is with deepest sadness that we share this update .  “ Dee passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. The love and support she received meant everything to her ,” the statement read. Freeman was best known for her extensive television career, including appearances on The Young and the Restless, where she played a nurse in 1997 before returning as a judge in 2009, and her more recent role as Valerie Barnes in seasons nine and ten of Sistas, created by Tyler Perry. Her publicist, Desirae L Benson, paid tribute to her “ beloved client ,” calling Freeman “ an extraordinary talent whose warmth, grace and authenticit...

Controversial relationship coach Blessing CEO has moved to clarify public speculation surrounding her health and recent fundraising, saying confusion over her medical condition stemmed from miscommunication rather than deception. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the web show Young and Healthy Bros, hosted by Egungun, Blessing said she does not have stage four cancer, contrary to widespread claims online. “ I don’t have stage four cancer. That was a miscommunication. I have just received my biopsy results. At first, the lump was thought to be non-cancerous, but further tests later showed it was cancerous ,” she said. She explained that she has not begun chemotherapy and is still undergoing additional medical tests to determine the exact stage of the illness. Addressing questions about funds raised to support her treatment, Blessing debunked claims that the donations ran into hundreds of millions of naira. READ ALSO : Iyabo Ojo Breaks Silence on Funke–Toyin Fallout “ The money raise...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s determination to defeat terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria, as Christians join the global Easter celebrations.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio urged Nigerians to embrace tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence regardless of faith or ethnicity.   Extending Easter greetings on behalf of his family, constituents, and the National Assembly, he called on Christians to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity embodied in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.   Acknowledging the nation’s ongoing security challenges, Akpabio assured citizens that the government, alongside the Armed Forces and security agencies, is working tirelessly to curb terrorist and bandit attacks.  The Senate President also sympathized with families affected by recent violence, including killings in Jos, and prayed for comfort f...

The United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of all lots of Christopher Ranch and Garland peeled garlic after learning that the products may harbour Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism.   According to reports, the recall, issued on 1 April, covers garlic sold at Tops Friendly Markets in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.  It applies to Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic in 6‑ounce bags (UPC 74574‑10852) and Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic in 6‑ounce bags (UPCs 71894‑00000 and 68826‑75340).   Officials discovered the problem during a routine inspection, finding that the garlic was not stored at sufficiently low temperatures to prevent bacterial growth.  The FDA warned that peeled garlic left unrefrigerated can create conditions favourable for the development of botulism.   Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning that attacks the nervous system. READ ALSO : Sharks in Bah...

Troops of the Joint Task Force under Operation ENDURING PEACE say they have arrested two men posing as security personnel and disrupted separate violent incidents in Plateau State, as the military steps up operations to stabilise troubled areas. The task force said soldiers responded to a distress call late on Thursday after reports of sporadic gunfire in Dutse Uku, within Jos North Local Government Area.  At about 11:45 pm, troops intercepted two suspects dressed in black tactical uniforms who were allegedly involved in the burning of homes and the coordination of violence in the community. The military said the suspects were taken into custody, while two residents who sustained gunshot wounds were evacuated by troops to a medical facility and that both injured persons were in a stable condition. According to the task force, the arrests undermine recent allegations of military complicity in the Jos North unrest, insisting that criminal elements have been impersonating security ope...

A 32-year-old Nigerian national, Christian Promise, has died while in police custody in India, prompting a court-ordered investigation into the circumstances surrounding his arrest and death. Promise, who was in India on a student visa, was arrested on Sunday in Rajouri Garden, an area of West Delhi, after allegedly riding his scooter against traffic. According to a police officer quoted by local media, Promise reportedly collided with a police motorcycle, fell to the ground, and sustained injuries.  The officer said he attempted to flee on foot, fell again, and was subsequently apprehended by a team of five officers. Police said that while being transported to the Special Staff office, Promise complained of feeling unwell.  READ ALSO : Ndume Calls for Withdrawal of Police from National Assembly He was later taken to Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. " While being taken to the Special Staff office, he complained of uneasiness. He was later taken to...

The Bayelsa State Government has extended the deadline for filing tax returns for individuals and corporate organisations to 15 April 2026, covering the 2025 year of assessment. According to a statement by Daniel Eniekezimene, Executive Chairman of the Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service, the extension applies to self-employed persons, individual taxpayers and businesses registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and operating within the state. Eniekezimene reminded taxpayers that failure to file returns, or filing incomplete or inaccurate returns, attracts penalties under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act.  Section 101 of the Act provides for an administrative penalty of N100,000 in the first month of default and N50,000 for each subsequent month the failure continues. As part of the filing process, individual taxpayers are required to register on the Bayelsa State e-tax self-service portal using their National Identification Number (NIN) and date of birth, ensurin...

The Nigerian Air Force says it has stepped up its air campaign under Operation Hadin Kai, destroying a top terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strike was carried out at about 12:05 pm on April 1 by the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North East, following credible intelligence and sustained surveillance. According to Ejodame, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions had placed the settlement under close watch, stressing heightened activity and movement consistent with terrorist operations.  Once the targets were confirmed, NAF aircraft conducted precision attack runs on structures and concealed locations used by the insurgents. He said the strikes destroyed key infrastructure, including logistics hubs and operational shelters, and massively degraded the enclave’s capacity to operate. READ ALSO ...