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NEWS HEADLINES 16 APR 26

NATIONAL Old tax laws made Nigerians poor — Tinubu.  Senate orders NNPC to account for N210trn, bring Kyari on April 29.  FG drops terrorism charge against Malami, son; re-arraigns them for arms possession.  EXPLAINER: Why Jonathan may not be eligible to contest in 2027.  Alleged Terrorism: Court Fixes May 26 For DSS To Open Case Against Malami, Son.  Saudi Arabia cuts Nigeria’s hajj quota.  Aregbesola’s old tweet about Tinubu’s leadership resurfaces after ‘govt of scammers’ comment.  Flood to hit Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, 29 other states – FG. Sunday Dare blasts Pat Utomi for calling Tinubu’s reforms ‘Ponzi scheme’.  Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics.  ACF: Insecurity Escalating To ‘State Of War’.  General, Soldiers Killed In Boko Haram War Laid To Rest.  Alleged coup: Detained soldiers’ wives demand justice.  Army raids IPOB/ESN strongholds, busts kidnapping network; recove...
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NEWS HEADLINES 15 APR 26

NATIONAL I’ll send you to scatter the other side’ – Tinubu tells Akpabio.  ‘We won’t abandon you’ – Shettima assures families of fallen soldiers.  2027 won’t be walkover for Tinubu – Ohuabunwa, ex-presidential aspirant.  FG unveils reforms to fast-track Justice, ease prison congestion.  Ghanaian President: Why I Pray For Nigeria To Get Its Act Together.  Supreme Court Fixes April 22 For Hearing On ADC Leadership Tussle.  Reps move to stop ZTE’s payment over failed $460m CCTV project.  Against Odds, ADC Holds Convention.  Akpabio links insecurity surge to 2027 politics, blames opposition.  ADC convention valid, INEC failed its duty ahead of 2027 — Aregbesola.  ‘You Can’t Litigate Us Into Silence’, Mark Talks Tough At Convention.  Deputy senate president’s aide dumps APC, joins PDP.  Barau receives 26 foreign sponsored Postgraduate students from India.  Niger Delta group faults NASS Vote of Confidence on Tanita security....

NEWS HEADLINES 14 APR 26

NATIONAL Tinubu convenes emergency security meeting over Borno airstrike fallout.  Tambuwal: Tinubu Has Delivered Hardship, Insecurity.   Court declines bid to halt pipeline surveillance contract renewal.  ADC gets new venue for convention.  SERAP urges NASS to investigate Amupitan over X account allegedly supporting APC.  El-Rufai: Court adjourns bail ruling till Tuesday, as prosecution amends charges.  Sharia Council denies calling for INEC chairman’s removal.  Full List: JAMB adjusts arrival time for 2026 UTME candidates.  Governors’ Senate ambitions stir 2027 political realignments.  How Colonel, 7 Soldiers Died In Fresh Boko Haram Attack.  BUSINESS Nigeria Customs Service adopts AI for efficient revenue generation, fiscal discipline.  Insurer to raise N9.34 billion from rights issue.  Piggyvest disburses over N3 trillion in 10 years.  Leasing reaches N6.54 trillion as alternative financing gains traction.  C...

NEWS HEADLINES - 13 APR 26

NATIONAL Terrorism: US commends FG over convictions of 386 Islamist militants.  Onoh hails Umahi as best-performing minister.  Meta appeals against $25,000 judgment in Falana suit.  BON Honours Gov. Lawal As Infrastructure Governor Of The Year.  You can’t outfox him — Keyamo hails Tinubu as master strategist ahead of 2027.  Peter Obi raised monsters, Obidients will be his downfall - Abike Dabiri.  HCPPE urges FG to snub World Bank proposal on fuel, food imports.  INEC denies copying press statement from presidential aide.  Hashim laments global silence over rising terror attacks, killings in Nigeria.  OPHK troops, Air Component clarifies precision strike at Jilli community of Borno.    IGP Disu hails Egbetokun’s exemplary service, commitment to national development.   BUSINESS Sujimoto boss calls for more creation of industrial giants.  NNPC revenue hits N2.68tn amid production decline Oil Prices Edge Higher Despite U...

NEWS HEADLINES 12 APR 26

NATIONAL FG Adds Fresh Names To Published Terrorism Sponsors’ List.  FG to withdraw passports from citizens who renounce status.  Atiku to Tinubu: Stop misleading Nigerians with fuel price comparisons.  2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC.  ADC Threatens Civil Disobedience Until Amupitan Resigns.  ‘In Nigeria, actions have consequences’ – Kemi Badenoch flays UK’s leniency with youths.  US begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria.  Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year.  INEC vows to fish out those behind claims linking Amupitan to partisan X posts.  NOA targets 70 per cent indigenous cartoons to promote Nigerian values.  Police unseal PDP headquarters, enforce court order.  Wike’s camp takes over PDP secretariat in Abuja.  Late Senator Mpigi served with dignity, devotion – Akpabio.  Lamido: Malami Accused Me Of Theft, Nigerians Can Now See ‘Who Own...

NEWS HEADLINES 11 APR 26

NATIONAL W’Bank Report: Atiku Slams Tinubu Over ‘60% Nigerians Living Below Poverty Line’.  US evacuation signals fading confidence in Nigeria — Peter Obi.  INEC Postpones Voter Revalidation Exercise.  Imoke, Tambuwal, Ajuji, 358 others to lead ADC Convention.  ADC Crisis: Nwosu, Nafiu Bala deny bribery in David Mark takeover row.   ADC crisis: NBA vows to sanction lawyers filing suits on party disputes.  NBA warns against judicial overreach ahead of 2027 Polls.  Speaker celebrates Dangote at 69.  Oil Theft: Stakeholders Back Tantita’s Role in Pipeline Security.  Hajj 2026: Saudi carrier deploys six Airbus to convey Nigerian pilgrims.  Women’s stories largely untold, Natasha laments.  FG, RTI Showcase Czech Technologies, Products in Abuja.  CSJET defends Junaidu appointment, insists process backed by Tinubu.  Army clarifies death of General Braimah in Borno ambush.  COAS vows defeat of terrorists, says army steadfast,...

NEWS HEADLINES 10 APR 26

NATIONAL FG pushes back on US advisory, insists Nigeria safe.  Nigeria Not Collapsing, FG Replies CSOs.  2027: Between ‘strong’ incumbents and weak oppositions.  Group slams Barau over Gawuna’s exit from APC.  David Mark-led ADC prays court to reverse INEC’s decision.  Until we come together, nobody will fix Nigeria for us – Obasanjo.  Opposition explores options as ADC, PDP question INEC’s neutrality.  Governors, lawmakers responsible for PDP crisis, not external forces — Abba Moro.  FG reroutes Lagos-Calabar coastal highway through Ogoniland to honour late Mpigi.  Viral N5,000 note featuring Tinubu is fake — CBN.  Nafiu Bala leads supporters to INEC, demands recognition of his ADC faction.  Coronation of Eze Ndigbo in foreign lands embarrassing – FG.  2027: CSOs, youths storm GEJ’s office, urge him to contest.  Lassa fever deaths rise in Nigeria — NCDC.   2026 JAMB/UTME: How to print your examination slip.  Nig...

NEWS HEADLINES 09 APR 26

NATIONAL Tinubu’s aide dismisses Obi’s claim on one-party state.  FCCPC yet to release findings on alleged airline exploitation  —  NCAA.    Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola, others lead protest to INEC hqtrs.  Trump Links CNN’s Ceasefire Report To Unknown Nigerian Outlet.  Middlesex honours Ooni of Ife, deepens UK–Nigeria innovation, education ties.  Protesters reject decentralisation of pipeline contracts as NASS, security officials meet.  ASUU UNIJOS begins indefinite strike over unpaid March salary, allowances.  ‘Release your payroll if I’m lying’, dismissed soldier dares Army.  ‘Why my homecoming convoy was long’ – Fire Service Controller-General.  BUSINESS Crude Oil Slump: Dangote refinery cuts petrol price to ₦1,200/litre.  World Bank warns oil prices surge may raise Nigeria’s inflation by 3.1%.  NAICOM unveils Policyholders Protection Fund, mandates contributions.  NYSC warns against night travel as 2026 Batch ‘A’...

NEWS HEADLINES 08 APR 26

NATIONAL CSOs, NLC lambast Tinubu government over budget implementation, excessive loans.  ‘Rice, Spaghetti can’t save you’ — Atiku Camp knocks Tinubu administration.  Reps laud Jimoh Ibrahim’s UN posting.  Aisha Yesufu vows to oppose Peter Obi if he exceeds one-term promise.  Ex-Kano governor dumps APC.  Kwankwaso Warns Nafiu Bala, Recalls How He Shunned Peace Meeting.  ADC crisis deepens as Kachikwu faction backs INEC, disowns Mark, Gombe.  JAMB urges parents, qualified candidates to protest admission bias.  Court jails five Boko Haram members to 20 years in prison.  Soldiers do not buy uniforms or bulletproof vests – Army.  BUSINESS CBN eyes DFI recapitalisation amid N122tn funding gap for MSMEs.  FG considers mass savings scheme to cut borrowing — Edun.  Dangote hikes petrol price to N1,275, diesel N1,950.  Nigeria, Ghana onion trade resumes after dispute.  Afreximbank rolls out $10b lifeline for Africa, CARICOM a...