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NEWS HEADLINES - 01 APR 26

NATIONAL

Ministers develop cold feet over state politics, delayed endorsements. 

Nigeria Will Overcome Current Challenges Under Tinubu — Sanwo-Olu. 

US, UK, France, others approve Nigerian ambassadors. 

FG: 10 Ambassador Designates Accepted By Host Countries, Others On Waiting List. 

Breaking: Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request. 

Yoruba group in Italy says ambassadorial nominee capable of delivering Tinubu’s agenda. 

El-Rufai withdraws N1bn fundamental rights suit against Abuja magistrate. 

El-Rufai Returned To ICPC Custody. 

PDP Crisis: Supreme Court, Not INEC, Will Decide – Turaki-Led Faction. 

Kwankwaso vows to reclaim power, charges loyalists ahead 2027 elections. 

Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC: APC, threat to democracy —  Mark. 

Senator Goje debunks news of ADC defection. 

Northern groups warn of rising insecurity, foreign influence. 

JAMB releases UTME mock results, delists 20 centres. 

KASU To Enter MoU With University Of London On Distance Learning’. 

Persons with disabilities seek equal representation in public spaces. 

We’re not recruiting terrorists or killers into Nigerian military – DHQ. 

Attacks: Defence Minister Visits Maiduguri To Assess Security Situation. 


BUSINESS

Nigeria faces mixed fortunes as oil prices spike amid Iran crisis. 

Zenith Bank Boosts Premium Banking With Visa Signature Card. 

NSW: DHL, SON, others begin electronic transmission of cargo manifests. 

FG opens 2026 MSMEs awards applications, 100 winners to get N1bn. 

Middle East war will trigger stagflation, IMF warns. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Police embarks on free medical outreach, sanitation exercise in Ogun. 

Ogun varsity students, police bicker over detention of colleagues. 

Otti optimistic of Aba’s economic revival, local production. 

Niger Lone PDP Senator Defects To APC. 

Gov Alia declares one-week Easter holiday for Benue workers. 

Plateau: Mutfwang imposes 48-hour curfew after deadly Gari Ya Waye attack. 

Jos Killings: Northern Christian leaders slam security lapses, demand justice. 

Jos Streets, Markets Deserted As Curfew Enters Day 3. 

Kogi Govt Backs Modern Poultry Push With Agro Preciso. 

FCT Community Gets Free TB, Malaria Screening. 

FCT, Finland partner on infrastructure, smart city projects. 

Despite Insecurity, Katsina Wheat Farmers Record Bumper Harvest. 

Katsina police command gets new CP. 

Eight Kano Reps dump NNPP for APC. 

One killed as bandits intercept bus in Zamfara. 

Presidency, Taraba gov seek inclusive policies to close gender gap. 

Gombe-led ADC sets conditions for Kwankwaso before joining party. 

Bauchi gov hints at defection to ADC, set for declaration Thursday. 

Expert says socio-cultural norms worsening child mortality in Bauchi. 


HUMAN ANGLE

‘I killed, had sex with 58 year old woman’s corpse’. 

Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest suspect in Rivers. 

Woman narrates how she escaped jail over SIM card linked to ₦50M kidnapping. 

Plateau killings meant to embarrass Tinubu on birthday — Cubana chief priest. 

‘Eat your award,’ Lily Afe fumes over AMVCA nomination snub. 

I’ve tried my best, Iyabo Ojo quits reconciling Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham. 


INTERNATIONAL

Touadera Sworn In For Third Term In Central African Republic. 

Need oil? Fight for it, Trump tells UK, allies. 

Strait Of Hormuz Blockade: US Fuel Price Rises To Highest In 4 Years. 

France ‘surprised’ by Trump criticism. 

Iran confirms killing of general sanctioned by US over oil network. 


SPORTS

Super Eagles eye victory against Jordan’s Al-Nashama. 

Ghana Sack Coach 72 Days To World Cup. 

Tottenham Hotspur appoint De Zerbi as new manager. 

Napoli threaten disciplinary action as Lukaku skips training. 

‘Iran will be at World Cup and play in US’ – FIFA. 

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