US deploys advanced military assets to enforce Iranian port blockade as Tehran protests
Aviation Minister Keyamo urges airlines to reconsider flight suspension, price increase amid fuel price surge
ADC clarifies tenure of newly elected executives
Abuja court jails driver for assaulting FRSC officer
Nigeria’s palm oil output of 1.4 million tonnes falls short of domestic demand — FG
12 years after, MTN Nigeria suspends Xtratime service
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to democracy, says ‘they cannot scare me off’
Nigeria Seeks $2.3 trillion to close infrastructure gap, ICRC chief says
Guinness Nigeria reports N730.8 billion in sales over 18-month period
AfCFTA: CBW Africa advocates greater participation of women
Nigeria’s inflation climbs to 15.38% in March, food and rural areas hit hardest
Kagame congratulates #VisitRwanda European clubs on Champions League success
Netanyahu vows continued strikes on Hezbollah targets amid US–Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
Amnesty International warns of intensifying civilian suffering in Sudan
UN Secretary-General urges end to Sudan’s three-year war amid worsening humanitarian conditions
Aregbesola declares ADC ‘Only Hope’ for Nigerians, calls ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda a scam
Politics
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani approves N4.29 billion for pension payments
KADUNA, Nigeria — April 17, 2026 (NPA) — Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved the release of N4.289 billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers in…
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ADC clarifies tenure of newly elected executives
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to democracy, says ‘they cannot scare me off’
Aregbesola declares ADC ‘Only Hope’ for Nigerians, calls ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda a scam
Peter Mbah champions infrastructure as catalyst for Enugu’s economic growth
Tinubu commissions NRS Headquarters, says new tax reforms will drive prosperity
Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu declares open NBA Caliphate Bar Law Week, pledges stronger justice sector
Okpebholo rebuilds Ekpoma POWA Market, disburses ₦200m to fire-affected traders
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Supreme Court grants accelerated hearing in PDP Appeal
Ononuga brands Obi ‘opportunistic’ as ex-governor vows never to be part of rigged primaries, bribing judges
Museveni vows crackdown as corruption persists in Uganda’s public service
South West Nigeria charts unified path for urban development
Peter Obi consoles victims of accidental military airstrike, urges investment in modern defence tools and training
Governor Bala Mohammed distributes vehicles to bauchi traditional rulers
Free medical mission begins across all Imo State zones
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Aviation Minister Keyamo urges airlines to reconsider flight suspension, price increase amid fuel price surge
ABUJA, Nigeria — 17 April 2026 (NPA) — The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to airline operators in Nigeria to reconsider any planned suspension of flights or increase in ticket prices in response to the…
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Nigeria’s palm oil output of 1.4 million tonnes falls short of domestic demand — FG
12 years after, MTN Nigeria suspends Xtratime service
Nigeria Seeks $2.3 trillion to close infrastructure gap, ICRC chief says
Guinness Nigeria reports N730.8 billion in sales over 18-month period
AfCFTA: CBW Africa advocates greater participation of women
Nigeria’s inflation climbs to 15.38% in March, food and rural areas hit hardest
Okpebholo rebuilds Ekpoma POWA Market, disburses ₦200m to fire-affected traders
Afreximbank backs Dangote Group’s $100 billion revenue target by 2030
10,000 fashion producers to gather in Aba for ‘The Fashion Games 2026’
United Nations launches Borrowers’ Platform on April 15
Femi Otedola’s MAKING IT BIG wins Gold at Axiom Business Book Awards
Nigeria opens applications for second cohort of National TVET Programme
NERC issues order on reporting regional electricity transmission loss factors
Elon Musk accuses South Africa of blocking Starlink license
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Education
Former NYSC leaders urge moral rebirth and stronger security for corps members
ABUJA, Nigeria — 15 April 2026 (NPA) — Reverend Peter Okuromade, a former Chief Executive of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), today received the organisation’s Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, during a courtesy visit to his residence in…
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DBI, ITU Partner to strengthen digital skills and broadband development in Nigeria
Over 2,100 PhD candidates compete for PTDF overseas scholarships
Femi Otedola’s MAKING IT BIG wins Gold at Axiom Business Book Awards
Nigeria opens applications for second cohort of National TVET Programme
Jigawa Governor at Sule Lamido University convocation, reaffirms commitment to education
JAMB delists 23 CBT centres over technical deficiencies
FG launches nationwide Learner Identification Number
UNILAG alumni awards scholarships to 28 indigent students in FCT
Lagos unveils strategic plan to boost education standards
Igbinedion University wins Huawei ICT contest, qualifies for global final
YABATECH partners with NATE to strengthen engineering capacity
NiDOA hails Alausa’s transformational impact in education, announces Ministerial Award
Adeleke inaugurates ₦150 Million MicCom Endowment at OAU
BREAKING: Federal Government unveils ₦20 million National Laureate Prize for exceptional students, researchers
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Abuja court jails driver for assaulting FRSC officer
ABUJA, Nigeria — 17 April 2026 (NPA) — An Abuja court has sentenced a driver, Abdulkadri Adamu, to two weeks’ imprisonment for attacking and injuring an operative of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) after refusing to comply with traffic…
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Amnesty International warns of intensifying civilian suffering in Sudan
UN Secretary-General urges end to Sudan’s three-year war amid worsening humanitarian conditions
Nigerian Army honours General Braimah, Captain Azubuike and fallen heroes at Maiduguri Burial
Uganda Police distributes 50,000 coffee seedlings to officers to boost welfare and income
Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu declares open NBA Caliphate Bar Law Week, pledges stronger justice sector
Nigeria Police arrest 50 suspects, seize heavy weapons in nationwide crackdown
Ogun Police arrest 146 suspects in Sagamu security sweep
Peter Obi consoles victims of accidental military airstrike, urges investment in modern defence tools and training
Edo Police dismantle extortion syndicate, officers to face prosecution
Amnesty urges donors to boost Sudan aid as conflict hits three-year mark
U.S. Southern Command confirms strikes on narco-terrorist vessels
Adamawa Police arrest four murder suspects
Amnesty International demands probe into alleged Nigerian Army airstrike in Yobe that killed civilians
Nigerian Army denies market airstrike, confirms precision attack on terrorist hub
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Okpebholo rebuilds Ekpoma POWA Market, disburses ₦200m to fire-affected traders
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — 14 April 2026 (NPA) — The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday presented cheques of ₦8 million each, totalling ₦200 million, to traders affected by the recent fire that gutted the POWA Market in…
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Nigeria Police arrest 50 suspects, seize heavy weapons in nationwide crackdown
South West Nigeria charts unified path for urban development
Lassa fever: Lagos sounds alarm as deadly outbreak sweeps Nigeria
Governor Bala Mohammed distributes vehicles to bauchi traditional rulers
Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru mourns passing of Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu
Edo Police dismantle extortion syndicate, officers to face prosecution
Adamawa Police arrest four murder suspects
Oyo Police arrest syndicate over forgery and impersonation in Ibadan
Ondo Police arraign three suspects over traffic offences, assault and abduction of officers
Imo Police launch manhunt after killing of Ochia monarch
TCN announces planned power outage in Uyo, Eket, Ekim, and Ibom Power over planned maintenance
Kano Police arrest car theft suspects, recover stolen vehicles
Governor Oyebanji inspects ongoing construction of Fajuyi Park
Sowore cries out over alleged assassination plot, links threats to sustained intimidation campaign
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US deploys advanced military assets to enforce Iranian port blockade as Tehran protests
INTERNATIONAL — 17 April 2026 (NPA) — The United States has deployed advanced military assets to enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports, following directives from President Donald Trump.
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Netanyahu vows continued strikes on Hezbollah targets amid US–Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
Philippines, China trade claims over West Philippine Sea operations
United Nations launches Borrowers’ Platform on April 15
Macron meets AU Commission President, calls for stronger partnership amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
UK’s Starmer warns Strait of Hormuz closure deeply damaging as Trump orders naval blockade
Amnesty urges donors to boost Sudan aid as conflict hits three-year mark
U.S. Southern Command confirms strikes on narco-terrorist vessels
Obama hails Hungary’s opposition victory as landmark win for democracy
US praises Nigeria over large-scale terrorism convictions
UN reveals organized child trafficking networks in South Eastern Europe
Indian Prime Minister Modi mourns legendary singer Asha Bhosle Ji
Netanyahu declares “Historic Achievements” in war with Iran, pledges ongoing operations for enduring peace
US begins clearing mines from Strait of Hormuz as warships cross waterway
US delegation arrives in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with Iran
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