SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC directive to broadcaster, warns of threat to press freedom
ADC faults planned reintegration of ‘repentant terrorists’
Trump warns Iran of devastating consequences over Strait of Hormuz closure
Taraba signs MoU with Federal Government to develop tourism village
TCN declares force majeure on Ikeja West–Osogbo line after storm damages tower
Finance Ministry denies revenue diversion, faults misreading of world bank report
African Union condemns Israel’s appointment of envoy to Somaliland
Zelenskyy condemns Kyiv shooting, confirms multiple casualties
Netanyahu mourns Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon, prays for injured
Ogun Police arrest four, recover firearms in multiple operations
Rufai Oseni wins Media Personality of the Year at Independent Awards
Soludo declares end to ‘trade-by-barter’ politics in APGA, calls for party rebuilding
Shettima extols legacy of Sir Ogbue, conveys Tinubu’s condolences at funeral
Atiku criticises NBC directive on Broadcast Code ahead of 2027 elections, warns of media clampdown
Uzodimma hosts ANPA for dinner, seeks stronger healthcare partnership in Imo
FG, EU launch £2.7m space-tech agriculture project to boost food security
Politics
SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC directive to broadcaster, warns of threat to press freedom
ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate withdrawal of a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), warning that it poses a threat to press…
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ADC faults planned reintegration of ‘repentant terrorists’
Taraba signs MoU with Federal Government to develop tourism village
Finance Ministry denies revenue diversion, faults misreading of world bank report
Soludo declares end to ‘trade-by-barter’ politics in APGA, calls for party rebuilding
Shettima extols legacy of Sir Ogbue, conveys Tinubu’s condolences at funeral
Atiku criticises NBC directive on Broadcast Code ahead of 2027 elections, warns of media clampdown
Uzodimma hosts ANPA for dinner, seeks stronger healthcare partnership in Imo
U.S. envoy meets Libyan PM at Antalya Forum, pushes for unity and elections
NBC warns broadcasters over Code violations ahead of 2027 elections
Bobi Wine wins award in U.S., raises alarm over arrests, forced disappearances in Uganda
₦34 trillion missing: Peter Obi raises alarm over massive revenue leak in Nigeria
Obi condemns abduction of UTME candidates in Benue, blames leadership failure
Tinubu signs ₦68.32tn 2026 budget, extends 2025 capital spending deadline
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani approves N4.29 billion for pension payments
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TCN declares force majeure on Ikeja West–Osogbo line after storm damages tower
ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm that brought down a transmission tower. The incident occurred on April 16, 2026, when…
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Tinubu signs ₦68.32tn 2026 budget, extends 2025 capital spending deadline
FCCPC refutes claims of airtime and data borrowing ban
Aviation Minister Keyamo urges airlines to reconsider flight suspension, price increase amid fuel price surge
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
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Education
UniAbuja graduates 17,200, honours Odili, others at combined convocation
ABUJA, Nigeria — 18 April 2026 (Agency Report) — The University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, has graduated no fewer than 17,200 students at its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies held in the nation’s capital. The…
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Former NYSC leaders urge moral rebirth and stronger security for corps members
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
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U.S. forces disable Iranian vessel violating blockade
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that U.S. forces disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to enter an Iranian port in violation of the ongoing naval blockade. CENTCOM said the operation was carried out on…
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SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC directive to broadcaster, warns of threat to press freedom
ADC faults planned reintegration of ‘repentant terrorists’
Finance Ministry denies revenue diversion, faults misreading of world bank report
Zelenskyy condemns Kyiv shooting, confirms multiple casualties
Ogun Police arrest four, recover firearms in multiple operations
Police arrest man with fresh human head and palms in Ogun, nab others over stolen Lexus
FRSC debunks viral video, denies assault on motorist in Abuja
NBC warns broadcasters over Code violations ahead of 2027 elections
NCoS hands over reformed ex-inmate to Gwagwalada traditional leader, seeks community support
Police arrest seven over Otukpo UTME candidates’ abduction, rescue victims in Benue
Abuja court jails driver for assaulting FRSC officer
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
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Rufai Oseni wins Media Personality of the Year at Independent Awards
LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has won the Media Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Independent Awards organised by Independent Newspapers Limited. The awards ceremony, held on Saturday in Lagos, honoured outstanding Nigerians across…
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Police arrest man with fresh human head and palms in Ogun, nab others over stolen Lexus
FRSC debunks viral video, denies assault on motorist in Abuja
Okpebholo rebuilds Ekpoma POWA Market, disburses ₦200m to fire-affected traders
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
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Zelenskyy condemns Kyiv shooting, confirms multiple casualties
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned a deadly shooting incident in Kyiv, yesterday, where a lone gunman went on a rampage, killing and injuring several people. Zelenskyy said at least two people were initially confirmed dead and…
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Netanyahu mourns Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon, prays for injured
South Korea’s MFDS named first WHO collaborating centre for food safety emergencies
UNICEF condemns killing of water truck drivers in Gaza
US deploys advanced military assets to enforce Iranian port blockade as Tehran protests
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
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