An explosion, planted by unknown persons, has killed two children in Abakpa community, Kaduna State. The two children, identified as Imam and a six-year-old girl Nasrin, were between the ages of 13 and 11 years. Three others were injured during the explosion, which occurred on Tuesday, adjacent the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, in Kaduna. It was gathered that security agencies are at the scene of the incident. A resident of the area, who did not want to be mentioned, told DAILY POST that he was taking his bath when he heard the explosion and ran out. “The explosion occurred very close to my house. "So when I heard it, I ran out to see what had happened. I saw one of the affected victims, Imam, and tried to take him to the hospital but he died before we got to the hospital.”

Bandits have killed seven people, including a vigilante member in Ilesha Baruba and Kemanji communities of Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of Kwara State. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. He confirmed that the police arrested an informant linked to the bandit network as tactical efforts intensify across affected regions. According to him, "The state police command is investigating two grievous incidents that occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2025, in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of the state. "At about 2130hrs, suspected armed men, numbering 10, stormed the Ilesha Baruba Motor Park and opened fire indiscriminately at civilians gathered at a nearby relaxation spot. "As a result, six persons, identified as Alhaji Ja'awire, AbdulJabar, Mohammed Nasamu, and three others—lost their lives, while two others sustained serious gunshot injuries. "The deceased have been deposited at the Ilesha Baruba Morgue for autopsy, while the injured are receiving treatment. An investigation has been initiated, and full security measures have been implemented to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice." He added that "earlier the same day at about 1130hrs, a Kemanji-based vigilante group on routine foot patrol encountered suspected bandits within the Kainji National Park area. "In the course of a gun duel, three of the suspected bandits suffered fatal gunshot wounds and a member of the vigilante, Yusuf Samba 'M' was shot and later succumbed to gunshot injury. "Our investigation culminated in the arrest of an informant, who admitted to collaborating with a group of bandits. This individual has proven to be a valuable asset in advancing the investigation."

The Enugu State Government and the Lion Business Park Limited have sealed an investment deal with the signing of Novation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a world-class industrial and commercial hub within the Enugu Industrial Park Free Trade Zone. This was even as the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to guaranteeing businesses through the provisions of infrastructure and enabling environment for ease of doing business, urging diaspora investors to turn their capital into Enugu State for a high return on investment, RoI. Signing the MOU alongside top management of Lion Business Park Ltd in Enugu on Tuesday, the firm’s chairman, Dr. Okechukwu Mbonu, commended the governor for his visionary leadership, developmental strides and achievements the administration had recorded within a short period in office. Highlighting the objective of the deal, Mbonu stressed that the company was poised to develop industrial and commercial hub that would catalyze trade, industry, economic growth and create jobs for the youth population. “This strategic collaboration aligns with Your Excellency’s visionary economic agenda to grow the GDP of Enugu State from $4.4 billion to $30 billion (US Dollars) for the overall benefit of the people of Enugu State and Nigeria as a whole. “It is therefore, a watershed moment with this renewed partnership between Lion Business Park and Enugu State Government. It is indeed a case of a promise made and fulfilled and I have no doubt that you will continue to fulfill your promises to the people of Enugu State,” the chairman added. Mbonu, who expressed optimism about the investment, said the project would leverage on the incentives associated with businesses in a Free Trade Zone to attract foreign direct investments, promote human capital, innovation and technology development to create jobs. Calling on the business community, private sector leaders and global investors to maximize the perfect opportunities the park presented to them to be part of the economic revolution, Mbonu added that the project had immense benefits that spurred beyond the state, the South East zone to Nigeria at large. Speaking, Governor Mbah reiterated the administration’s economic blueprint, which is to grow the economy and make the state the number one destination for investors in the country, saying the promise to inspire exponential growth could only be possible with investment deals such as the one executed with the Lion Business Park. “The Enugu State Government has committed to increase their stake in this going concern by providing all the necessary infrastructure that is required in order for this business park to be fully functional. We see the business park as food that is ready. Because if we are to start the process of building a business park, we know what it will take. Procuring your licenses; getting the free trade license, getting the dry port license because we have an inland port also at the Lion Business Park,” he noted. While harping that the location of the park was a product of strategy, innovation and due diligence conducted by a team of economic experts in the administration, the governor said, “The business park is strategically located. It is three hours from Onne Sea Port in Rivers State, less than two hours to Asaba in Delta State, and less than 25 minutes to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. We couldn't ask for a business park at a better location”. He assured that the administration would continue to make the state attractive to investors to set up their industries by providing the right incentives such as electricity, paved roads, and other infrastructure. While appreciating host communities in the state for their support, the governor enjoined them to continue to cooperate with investors.

The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded N1.751 trillion in revenue collection in the first quarter of 2025. The Comptroller General of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi announced the record breaking achievement during a press briefing in Abuja Tuesday. He stated that the service surpassed its quarterly revenue projection in the period under review. On the part of efforts on anti-smuggling activities, Adeniyi said Customs made 201 seizures worth N7.7 billion in Q1 2025. 'We believe the public has the right to know what is happening in the Nigeria Customs. "I am pleased to report N1.751 trillion revenue collection in the first quarter of 2025," he stated.

Gombe State Police command has confirmed five people dead and over twenty injured in a lone crash involving a heavy-duty truck on Billiri-Gombe road. The command revealed that the vehicle veered off the road and tragically ran into Easter celebration procession. In the aftermath of the incident, some aggrieved youths in the area set the vehicle ablaze. The driver has been apprehended by the police personnel. Similar incident happened last December when a Sharon bus driver did same during a Christmas procession. Watch video below: https://x.com/ChuksEricE/status/1914590206306513350?t=mziMcz5Oa3G-ELsZrZAUpQ&s=19

The Enugu State Government has announced the cancellation of this month’s environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia said the cancellation was to enable candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to participate in the exam scheduled for that day freely. The government urged the good people and residents of the state to clean up their surroundings as usual, but emphasized that there would be no restriction of movement. Meanwhile, the Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) has released an updated statement dated Tuesday, April 22, 2026 announcing the cancellation of the exercise.

Pope Francis will be buried this Saturday, April 26, the Vatican announced. Vatican officials disclosed this after a meeting, which took place less than 24 hours after his death was announced. The first congregation of the Cardinals met on Tuesday morning, to plan the service for the Pope, who died aged 88 on Easter Monday. The congregation, summoned by Deacon of the College of Cardinals Giovanni Batista Re, met at 9am local time (8am BST). They have now announced the funeral date as this Saturday, April 26, in the first of a series of "general congregations". Before the funeral takes place at 10am local time (9am BST), Pope Francis' body will be moved from the Chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae to St Peter's Basilica. It will remain at the Basilica for three days for the public to pay their last respects to the late Catholic Church leader. The Vatican have said the transfer could take place as early as Wednesday morning before the funeral this weekend. Pope Francis passed on Monday morning at the age of 88.

The traditional ruler of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Dr George Oshiapi Egabor has been suspended. He was suspended indefinitely with immediate effect by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo over incessant kidnappings and killings in his domain. The Governor announced the suspension of the traditional ruler in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua on Monday. The statement said the secretary to the traditional ruler, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been arrested by the relevant authorities following a recent incident that led to the death of a Palace Chief, the Late John Ikhamate. This comes after suspected kidnappers abducted a Catholic priest identified as Philip Ekeli and Peter Andrew, a seminarian at St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa, near Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Although the priest was released by the kidnappers, the seminarian was not that lucky. He was murdered by the hoodlums. Edo is one of the states that have been witnessing series of kidnapping incidents.

The Vatican has published the Will of Pope Francis. This came after the Catholic Pontiff passed on Easter Monday morning, throwing the over one billion Catholics and the entire world into mourning. His Will has now been published on the Holy See’s website. The document, titled “Testament of the Holy Father Francis”, is dated June 2022, detailing Pope Francis’s desire to be buried in a “simple” tomb and also the location of the tomb. It reads in full: In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen. As I sense that the twilight of my earthly life is approaching, and with firm hope in Eternal Life, I wish to express my final wishes regarding my burial place. I have always entrusted my life and priestly and episcopal ministry to the Mother of Our Lord, Mary Most Holy. Therefore, I ask that my mortal remains rest, awaiting the day of resurrection, in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. I wish that my final earthly journey conclude precisely in this ancient Marian shrine, where I go to pray at the beginning and end of every Apostolic Journey to faithfully entrust my intentions to the Immaculate Mother and to give thanks for her gentle and maternal care. I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the aforementioned Papal Basilica, as indicated in the enclosed plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus. The expenses for the preparation of my burial will be covered by a sum provided by a benefactor, which I have arranged to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. I have given the appropriate instructions to Msgr. Rolandas Makrickas, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Liberian Chapter. May the Lord grant the deserved reward to those who have wished me well and will continue to pray for me. The suffering that marked the final part of my life, I offer to the Lord, for peace in the world and brotherhood among peoples. Domus Sanctae Marthae, 29 June 2022 FRANCIS

Minister of Works, David Umahi has claimed that President Bola Tinubu has ended the age-long marginalisation of the South-East region. The South-East has been crying of marginalisation since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. They feel they were still being made to suffer from the effects of the civil war, a development that has spiked agitation for Biafra. However, Umahi said Tinubu has broken the jinx of marginalisation suffered by the people of the South-East region in Nigeria’s political and infrastructural landscape. He stated this over the weekend during a civic reception organised in his honour by the Okposi Okwu community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uchenna Orji quoted Umahi as thanking Tinubu for ending the decades of exclusion through equitable distribution of the dividends of democracy across the six geo-political zones. “The Minister thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for breaking the jinx of marginalisation in the South-East through equitable distribution of the dividends of democracy,” the statement partly read. Umahi also said that his appointment as Minister of Works, a first in Nigeria’s post-independence history symbolized a significant shift in inclusion.

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja. He arrived in the country at 9:50 p.m on Monday after a working visit and retreat in France and London lasting 18 days. The presidential 001 aircraft conveying the President landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Tinubu was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, among others. Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, April 2, spending some time in Paris, the French capital, before he reportedly proceeded to London two weekends ago. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, was also among the officials who received the President.