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1. Waves Of Defection: Otti, Buni Silence Rumors

* The Information Is “Baseless Fabrications "- Buni 
* I Have No Plans To Defect - Otti 
* Don’t Jump To APC - Bode George Pleads With Fubara
* APC ‘ll Soon Implode — Wabara

In the ever-shifting world of Nigerian politics, where whispers and speculations can have the power to shape the public narrative, two governors have recently found themselves at the center of rumors that threatened to unsettle their political futures. READ MORE 

2. Pope, Celebrated as Bridge-Builder, Buried in Humbler Ceremony

* Trump,Macron,Starmer , Other World Leaders bid Him Final  Farewell

Pope Francis was buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday afternoon, after hundreds of thousands of people from global leaders to the impoverished and marginalised paid their respects to the man celebrated for his humility and humanity. READ MORE 

3. Buhari’s Fiscal Policies Nearly Collapsed Nigeria’s Economy – Senator Adeola

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has said that the fiscal policies implemented under former President Muhammadu Buhari nearly pushed Nigeria’s economy to the brink of collapse. READ MORE 

4. Obidient Movement: Peter Obi Unveils ID Cards, Online Registration Portal

In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party, continues to steer his grassroots movement towards new heights with the unveiling of a new initiative designed to solidify his base. READ MORE 

5. Tragedy: Students Die In Oyo Road Crash On Their Way To JAMB Exam

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Saturday morning as several students lost their lives in a ghastly accident on the Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Oyo State while on their way to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. READ MORE 

6. “They Are Getting International Support”: Zulum Raises Alarm Over Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping In Lake Chad

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has warned of the alarming regrouping of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in critical areas around Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills within the Sambisa Forest. READ MORE 

7. Nigerian Monarch, Pastor Face Prison In US Over $4.2m COVID-19 Relief Fraud

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, are facing possible prison sentences in the United States after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud. READ MORE 

8. DSS Arrests British Army Major, Others Over Alleged Arms Smuggling Plot In Delta

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a Major in the British Army and several accomplices over an alleged plot to smuggle arms into Delta State, Nigeria. READ MORE 

9. Kounde’s Extra-Time Stunner Seals Copa Del Rey Glory For Barcelona In Thrilling Clasico

Jules Kounde fired home a sensational extra-time winner as Barcelona edged Real Madrid to claim the Copa del Rey title in a dramatic Clasico showdown in Seville. READ MORE 

10. Ayra Starr Drops New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has released a brand-new single, "Gimme Dat," featuring Grammy award-winning artist Wizkid. READ MORE

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1. World Leaders Pay Final Respect As Pope Francis Is Laid To Rest

* FG’s Delegation Arrives Vatican Ahead Of Pope Francis’ Funeral
* Monarchs, Presidents To Join Multitude Of Mourners At Solemn Event
* Over 250,000 Throng Lying-In-state In 3 Days

In an event poised to be solemn, world leaders have gathered at the Vatican City to pay their last respects as Pope Francis is laid to rest today. READ MORE 

2. Defections: Atiku Bombs Tinubu, Says President, Supporters Practising Selective Hypocrisy

* Reveals 2027 Election Will Be Between Tinubu, Nigerians

Following the high-profile defection of former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the state’s incumbent Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his entire cabinet from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lampooned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his team for practicing selective hypocrisy. READ MORE 

3. Amid Global Uncertainties, Challenges, UBA Delivers Outstanding 2024 Results

* As Shareholders Re-Elect Elumelu As Chairman

Amid the global uncertainties and economic challenges, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has posted a gross revenue of N3.19 trillion and a Profit After Tax of N767 billion for the 2024 financial year. READ MORE 

4. Failed CBEX Scheme: EFCC Declares Eight Persons Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight persons wanted over their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme linked to an online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange, better known as CBEX. READ MORE 

5. Tribunal Upholds $220 Million Fine Against Meta, Validates FCCPC’s Authority

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Inc. and its subsidiary WhatsApp by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), following a 38-month investigation into alleged privacy violations and exploitative practices. READ MORE 

6. Rivers State Emergency: Ibas Acknowledges Fragility, Seeks Time For Full Briefing

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has acknowledged that while the state is experiencing relative calm, it remains fragile due to the ongoing political transition. READ MORE 

7. We Recorded Over 500,000 Student Loan Applications In 11 Months - NELFUND

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a major milestone, reporting that over 500,000 Nigerian students have applied for student loans through its portal within the first 11 months of operations. READ MORE 

8. Peter Obi Decries Rise Of Transactional Politics, Urges Nigerian Youths To Resist Manipulation

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised alarm over the growing normalization of transactional politics in Nigeria, warning that the disturbing trend threatens the nation’s democratic future. READ MORE 

9. Marital Blessing! Priscilla Ojo Lands First Endorsement Deal After Wedding

Marriage definitely comes with a lot of blessings as Nollywood actress and new bride, Priscilla Ojo, has kicked off a new chapter in her career with her first-ever endorsement deal—teaming up with popular mobile brand, itel. READ MORE 

10. Excitement As Man Utd Set To Swap Højlund For Haruna Lookman

Manchester United are reportedly considering an audacious transfer move that could see them send Danish striker Rasmus Højlund back to Atalanta in exchange for Ademola Lookman. READ MORE

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1. Insecurity: Uncertainty As NEC Defers Deliberation On Creation Of State Police

* Issue Will Be Exhaustively Discussed At Our Next Meeting- Diri
* Says NEC Remains Committed To Finding Sustainable Solutions To Insecurity
* While NEC Foot Drags, Gunmen Kidnap 15 Travellers, Hijack Buses In Benue

For the third time, the National Economic Council, NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, deferred any deliberation on the issue of the creation of state police during its meeting at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, April 24, 2025. READ MORE 

2. More PDP Govs To Join APC Soon, They Like Tinubu-Gov Sule

* We Are Pained By Oborevwori, Okowa’s Defection- PDP

Contrary to the position of Dele Momodu, the ex-presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who opined that many are defecting to the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) due to fear and intimidation, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has revealed that the defections are set to continue in the coming days and weeks. READ MORE 

3. Flight Operations Resume As NiMet Workers Shelve Strike After Keyamo’s Intervention

Air travellers can now heave a sigh of relief as flight operations will resume fully at the nation’s airports as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike after the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. READ MORE 

4. World Bank Warns Millions More Nigerians Will Sink Into Poverty By 2027

The World Bank has projected a troubling rise in poverty levels in Nigeria, estimating that the country's poverty rate will increase by 3.6 percentage points between 2022 and 2027. READ MORE 

5. Court Approves Arrest, Detention Of Six CBEX Promoters Over Alleged $1bn Crypto Fraud

Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) approval to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over an alleged $1 billion cryptocurrency investment fraud. READ MORE 

6. NANS Advocates Drug Testing Of Politicians Alongside Corps Members

On Thursday, the National Association of Nigerian Students called on the NDLEA to extend its proposed mandatory drug testing program, currently targeting corps members and prospective couples, to include politicians seeking elective offices and current office holders. READ MORE 

7. Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration after it froze $2.2 billion in research funding, accusing the government of unlawful political interference.' READ MORE 

8.  LG Chairmanship: Agege Youths Back Speaker Obasa’s Son, Raise N5m For APC Nomination Form

In a bold move ahead of the upcoming Lagos local government elections, the Agege Youth Vanguard has thrown its full weight behind Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, declaring him the best man for the job of Chairman of Agege Local Government. READ MORE 

9. 2Baba Introduces Natasha To Idoma Monarch, Hints At Upcoming Traditional Wedding

Nigerian music icon 2Baba, formerly known as 2Face Idibia, has taken a major step in honoring tradition by formally introducing his wife, Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, to the paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom. READ MORE 

10. CAF Reaffirms AGL As Official Logistics Partner For AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2026

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and Africa Global Logistics (“AGL”), the trusted logistics operator in Africa announced a new strategic partnership, establishing AGL as the Official Logistics Partner for Africa’s two flagship football competitions; the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) Morocco 2026. READ MORE

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1. Insecurity: NSA Talks Tough As Killings Escalate

* When Evil Comes, Good People Must Unite To Confront It- Ribadu
* Says Tinubu Inherited Severely Weakened Security Architecture
* Those Attacking Us Are Foreigners, Don’t Speak Our Language- Alia, Muftwang

As Benue and Plateau States continue to crumble under incessant attacks, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday visited Benue State to commiserate with the government and people following a renewed wave of violence that has claimed over 70 lives. READ MORE

2. US Tariff War: IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s Growth Projection To 3.0% In 2025

* Projects 37% Inflation Rate In 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth to 3.0% in 2025 and 2.7% in 2026. READ MORE

3. Customs Smashes Revenue Record With ₦1.75tr Haul In Q1/25

* Rice, Petroleum Products, Narcotics Top Seized Commodities

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has hauled in a staggering ₦1.75 trillion in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 shattering projections and setting a new record. READ MORE

4. Don’t Take Out Your Frustrations On Us - Senate To Bakare

The Nigerian Senate has cautioned Pastor Tunde Bakare against directing his frustrations at the 10th National Assembly, following his recent comments perceived as critical of the legislative body. READ MORE

5. Plateau: NBA Demands Local Prosecution Of Killers

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Plateau State have called on the Federal Government to stop transferring suspects arrested in connection with the recent killings in Bokkos and Bassa local government areas to Abuja, insisting that they must be prosecuted in the state. READ MORE

6. Pope Francis’ Funeral Set For Saturday As World Leaders Continue To Pay Tribute

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT) in St. Peter’s Square, following his death on Monday from a stroke at age 88. READ MORE

7. IGP Reorganises Police Mobile Force, Withdraws Officers From VIP Duties To Boost Security

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate reorganisation of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) to enhance its operational readiness and reinforce internal security. READ MORE

8. LG Poll: Lagos APC Announces ₦5.5m Nomination Fee For Chairmanship Aspirants

As the countdown to the July 12 local government elections in Lagos State intensifies, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially rolled out its financial and eligibility guidelines for aspirants — setting the stage for what promises to be a competitive political showdown across the state’s 57 local council development areas. READ MORE

9. Davido Speaks On Hushpuppi Friendship, Says He Had No Knowledge Of Fraud

Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about his past relationship with convicted Nigerian fraudster Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas, stating that while they were friends, he had no knowledge of Hushpuppi’s criminal activities. READ MORE

10. Osimhen Nets 30th Goal Of Season, Fires Gala To Turkish Cup Final

Victor Osimhen played a huge role for Galatasary by netting his 30th goal of the season as they sealed a spot in the final of the Turkish Cup with a 4-1 win over Konyaspor in the semi-final. READ MORE

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1. Pope Francis: Global Tributes Pour In As Tinubu, World Leaders Mourn

* His Last Wish: ‘My Tomb Should Bear Only Inscription: Franciscus’
* "Suffering That Marked Final Part Of My Life, I Offer For Peace In The World”
* Possible Successors Emerge, Cause Of Death Revealed

Global tributes have been pouring in from around the world after the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis. READ MORE 

2. Insecurity: Fresh Protests Erupt In Jos Over Ongoing Killings

* Mutfwang Calls for United Front To End Plateau Killings
* Defend Yourself Comment: Namadi Counters TY Danjuma

Fresh protests broke out on Monday in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, as residents expressed outrage over the continued killings of indigenous people by suspected Fulani militants. READ MORE 

3. Raw Materials Bill Will Bring Significant Adverse, Unintended Consequences For Nigerian Exporters, Manufacturers- CPPE Warns

* Calls On NASS To Withdraw Bill

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has criticised the proposed Raw Materials Bill currently before the Nigerian National Assembly will bring significant adverse and unintended consequences for Nigerian exporters and manufacturers if passed. READ MORE 

4. Amid Security Concerns, Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Strategic Europe Trip

President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria on April 21, 2025, after an 18-day working visit to France and the UK. READ MORE 

5. ECOWAS Court Asked To Sanction Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers State

A coalition of Nigerian legislative lawyers under the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has filed a suit at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, seeking sanctions against President Bola Tinubu over his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. READ MORE 

6. EFCC Disowns CBEX, Clarifies SCUML Certificate Not An Endorsement

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims linking the defunct digital asset trading platform, CBEX, to its Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), clarifying that CBEX was never registered with the unit. READ MORE 

7. Russia Dares Trump, Resumes Attacks On Ukraine After Fragile Easter Truce

Just hours after a 30-hour Easter truce lapsed, Russian forces resumed strikes on Ukraine, targeting military and civilian infrastructure in multiple regions. READ MORE 

8. NNPC Ltd Cuts Petrol Prices To N880 In Lagos, N935 In Abuja, Opens Two Retail Stations

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a reduction in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at its filling stations in Lagos and Abuja. READ MORE 

9. Fans To Blame For PSquare Breakup – Peter Okoye

Afrobeats star Peter Okoye has placed the blame for the dissolution of the iconic musical duo PSquare on fans, citing favoritism and constant comparisons as key factors behind the group's split. READ MORE 

10. Leeds, Burnley Promoted To EPL, Spurs Woes Continue After Loss To Forest

Leeds have been promoted back to the Premier League after two seasons away. READ MORE

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1.  Insecurity: "Defend Yourself, Gov't Can't Do It Alone" – TY Danjuma

* Says Bandits, Terrorists Will Take Over If...
* Death Toll In Benue Attacks Hits 56
* Gov Alia Seeks FG Help
* They Want To Improvise Us, Take Our land - Youth Council 

Insecurity has emerged as one of the gravest threats to Nigeria’s stability, growth, and national identity. From remote villages to bustling urban centers, no part of the northern state is spared from the devastating impact of terrorism, armed banditry, and secessionist movements. READ MORE 

2. Easter Message: Keep Supporting Tinubu, Fubara Urges People of Rivers

* Says Nothing Can Separate Us From The Love Of God In Christ 

On a quiet Easter celebration in Rivers State, with the scent of blooming hibiscus wafting through the humid air, Governor Siminalayi Fubara penned a message from a place of introspection and perhaps, resilience. READ MORE 

3. Why Many Igbo Youths Are Reluctant to Join the Military

Historical grievances and systemic marginalisation have been attributed  to be major  reasons for the  low turnout of Igbo youths in the ongoing army recruitment exercise. READ MORE 

4. Drama Unfolds As Bauchi Deputy Governor Reportedly Slaps Foreign Minister At Emir’s Palace

A high-profile ceremony in Bauchi took a shocking turn on Friday when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, in full view of dignitaries and royal guests. READ MORE 

5. Nine People Rescued Alive After Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos”

Panic gripped residents of Ojodu-Berger in Lagos on Saturday morning after a three-storey building unexpectedly collapsed, trapping several people beneath the rubble. Thanks to swift emergency response, nine victims were rescued alive—all sustaining varying degrees of injuries. READ MORE 

6. This Is Not The Time For Reckless Talk” — LP Disowns Datti Baba-Ahmed’s Statement On Tinubu

The Labour Party (LP) has broken its silence, publicly distancing itself from explosive comments made by its former vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who recently questioned the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. READ MORE 

7. Runway Repairs: Keyamo Orders Two-Week Closure Of Enugu Airport Over Safety Concerns

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has voiced strong disapproval of the rehabilitation work carried out on the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, declaring himself "not impressed" after a recent inspection of the site. READ MORE 

8. End Of The Line: WhatsApp To Stop Working On These Phones From May 5, 2025

Time is ticking for millions of WhatsApp users still clinging to older smartphones. READ MORE 

9. Nigeria’s Flamingos Soar High, Crush Algeria 4–0 In World Cup Qualifier Showdown

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, lit up Ikenne with a dazzling performance on Saturday, hammering Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of the final round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. READ MORE 

10. Renowned Gospel Singer, Big Bolaji Passes Away At 50

Renowned gospel singer and beloved radio personality Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, widely known as Big Bolaji, has passed away at the age of 50. READ MORE

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1. Wike Opens Up On Rivers Crisis, Atiku’s Coalition Moves, Others

* Blames NBA’s Criticism Of Rivers Emergency Rule On N300m Illegal Gift
* Says Atiku Does Not Keep To His Words, Can’t Be Trusted
* Atiku: Wike Not In Position To Talk About Sincerity, He Betrayed PDP, Nigeria

In a fiery expose, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has opened up on several issues rocking the country, ranging from the political crisis in Rivers State, the coalition spearheaded by former vice-president Atiku Abubakar to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 and other sundry issues. READ MORE 

2. Black Friday! 17 Killed, Dozens Injured In Suspected Herdsmen Attack In Benue- Police

* State Govt, ONSA Developing Strategic Plan To End Killings -Gov Alia

As Nigerians were preparing for the Easter Celebrations, a fresh wave of terror swept through Benue State on Good Friday, as suspected armed herdsmen unleashed violence on the Gbagir community in Ukum Local Government Area, killing at least 17 people, including women and children, and leaving more than 25 others critically wounded. READ MORE 

3. FAAN Closes Akanu Ibiam International Airport For Emergency Runway Repair After Complaints

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs. READ MORE 

4. Tinubu Pledges Economic Reforms, Poverty Reduction At Ansar-ud-Deen Event

At the Ansar-ud-Deen Society’s 101st anniversary in Abeokuta, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Ogun State’s Deputy Governor, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms and supporting the poor. READ MORE 

5. Fayose Warns PDP May Collapse Without Urgent Reconciliation, Expresses Continued Support For Tinubu

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has raised the alarm over the worsening internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that the party risks total collapse if urgent reconciliation efforts are not undertaken. READ MORE 

6. APC’s Ozigbo Drags Party, INEC To Court Over Anambra Primary

Valentine Ozigbo, a leading APC governorship aspirant in Anambra, has sued the All Progressives Congress, its declared candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu, and INEC, seeking to overturn the results of the party’s April 5, 2025, primary. READ MORE 

7. FG Completes Rehabilitation Of 390 Ex-Boko Haram Members

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that about 390 former Boko Haram members have completed its de-Radicalisation, Rehabilitation, And Reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe state. READ MORE 

8. Judge Denies Diddy's Request To Delay Trial, Proceedings Set For May 5

A U.S. federal judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs’ request to postpone his upcoming trial by two months, insisting that the music mogul has had sufficient time to prepare for the proceedings. READ MORE 

9. #JP2025 Traditional Wedding Bridges Nigeria, Tanzania Cultural Gap

April 17, 2025, was a day of joy as Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood’s Iyabo Ojo, married Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala in Lagos. The Five Palm venue was filled with celebrities and family, all celebrating the union. READ MORE 

10. Chukwueze’s Transfer To Fulham Gathers Momentum As AC Milan Sanction Move

Samuel Chukwueze’s potential move to Fulham appears to be gathering momentum as seven-time UEFA Champions League winners, AC Milan, has sanctioned the move. READ MORE

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1. Rivers Emergency Rule: Fresh Trouble For Ibas As Calls For Removal Heighten

* Ibas Must Be Removed For Breach Of Presidential Order - Falana
* Says Ibas Contravened Orders Contained In Official Gazette
* NBA: He Is Guilty Of Constitutional Violations, Undermining Democratic Governance

The tenure of the Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.), has continued to elicit opposition and condemnation from several quarters. READ MORE 

2. US Tariff War: Global Market Resilience Is Being Tested Again, Says IMF

* What We See Is Result Of Erosion Of Trust In International System, Between Countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has raised an alarm that global market resilience is being tested again fuelled by the recent tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump of the United States. READ MORE 

3. Nigerian, Chinese Firms Sign Cooperation Agreement To Inject $2.5bn Into Steel Industry

In a major move to boost Nigeria’s steel industry, Chart & Capstone Integrated Ltd and China’s Sinomach-HE have signed a financial and technical cooperation agreement for the development of a Steel Production Plant in Nigeria, operating in Kogi and Delta States, valued at $2.5 billion READ MORE 

4. Tinubu Governing Remotely From Europe, Will Return After Easter Break- Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu remains actively in charge of Nigeria’s affairs, despite being outside the country for nearly two weeks. READ MORE 

5. Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family Home In Kogi

In the early hours of Tuesday, unknown gunmen stormed the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, located in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. READ MORE 

6. Chidinma Ojukwu Recounts Finding Super TV CEO Ataga Dead In Lekki Apartment

Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the high-profile murder case of Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, on Thursday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square how she found him dead inside a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. READ MORE 

7. National Assembly Most Underfunded Arm Of Government - Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that the National Assembly is the most underfunded arm of Nigeria’s government—contrary to widespread public perception. READ MORE 

8. Quadri Alabi Freed After Nearly Three Months In Detention Over False Robbery Charge

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old who gained nationwide attention during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has been released from detention after spending nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. READ MORE 

9. Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Report Him To Nsukka Deity Over DNA Dispute

Helen Ati, the alleged Kenyan baby mama of popular nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has issued a dramatic warning, threatening to report him to a deity in Nsukka, Igbo land, over his refusal to take a DNA test and acknowledge paternity of her son. READ MORE 

10. Europa League: Man Utd, Spurs Seal Places In Semi-Finals

Manchester United pulled off one of the great European comebacks, beating Lyon 5-4 after extra time (7-6 agg) despite being two goals down after 113 minutes. READ MORE

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1. 2027: We Are Going Nowhere- CPC Bloc Denies Plot To Leave APC

* Says We Won't Let Anyone Dismantle Party We've Tirelessly Built
* Declares Support For Tinubu’s Economic, Governance Reforms
* Three Suspected Herdsmen Nabbed Over Benue Killings

Ahead of the 2027 General Election, members of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) have poured cold water on any planned coalition against President Bola Tinubu and the All-Progressives Congress (APC). READ MORE

2. Flood: We Lose 5% Of GDP Yearly To Reactive Disaster Responses-FG

* Shettima Launches Preemptive Action Plan

As the rainy season sets in, with its attendant torrential downpours, the federal government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. READ MORE

3. NNPC Ltd GCEO, Ojulari Pledges Strategic Collaboration To Deliver Presidential Mandate

* Commits To Transformational Partnerships For Industry Growth

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed his commitment to forging strong and effective partnerships with key stakeholders to successfully deliver on the strategic mandate entrusted to him by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE

4. Again, Dangote Slashes Petrol Ex-Depot Price To ₦835

For the second time in April, 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Plant has again reviewed its ex-depot loading cost of petrol to ₦835 per litre. READ MORE

5. Tinubu Inaugurates Census Committee, Emphasizes Technology, Three-Week Timeline

In a decisive move to update Nigeria's demographic data, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a special committee on the national population and housing census, giving the panel just three weeks to submit its interim report. READ MORE

6. EFCC Assures CBEX Investors Of Fund Recovery Amid Platform Collapse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has guaranteed that investors in the CBEX digital trading platform will recover their funds following the platform’s recent crisis. READ MORE

7. House of Representatives Committee To Grill Rivers Administrator On Thursday

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has invited Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to appear before it on Thursday, April 17, 2025. READ MORE

8.  Wike Rejects Tompolo’s Call For Reconciliation, Says Fubara Hasn't Sought Forgiveness

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed a reconciliation appeal made by former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, insisting that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has not approached him for forgiveness. READ MORE

9. UCL: Arsenal Finish Off R’ Madrid To Book Semi-Final Ticket, Inter Knock Out Bayern

Bukayo Saka scored a goal and missed a penalty as Arsenal held off Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals in an incident-packed match at the Bernabeu. READ MORE

10. Eniola Ajao Denies Role in Bobrisky’s 2024 Arrest, Says She Remains A Loyal Friend

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has dismissed claims that she was involved in the 2024 arrest of cross-dresser and social media personality, Bobrisky. READ MORE

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1. Tears, Pain, Anguish As Another Ponzi Scheme, CBEX Crashes

* Nigerians Lose N1.3tn As EFCC, Interpol Sweep Into Action
* Despite SEC, EFCC’s Warnings, Nigerians Still Fall Prey
* List Of 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Emerges, As Angry “Investors” Vandalise, Loot CBEX Offices

It is a case of pain, anguish and tears as Nigerians took to their various social media platforms to lament their losses after a Ponzi digital asset trading platform, known as Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), crashed and allegedly swept over N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday, April 15, 2025. READ MORE 

2. N300m ‘Gift’: Rivers Administrator, Ibas Threatens Legal Action Against NBA

* No Basis For Retaining “Gift”, It Should Be Returned Immediately-SAN

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has threatened to sue the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) if the purported ₦300 million payment made to the association was not returned to the state.  READ MORE 

3. Importation Of PMS Drops By 30 Million Litres In Eight Months- NMDPRA

The Nigerian government through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol have READ MORE 

4. Despite CPI Rebasing, Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Jumps To 24.23% In March 2025- NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 24.23 percent in March after months of respite. READ MORE 

5. FAAC: FG, States, LGAs Share N1.57tr As Revenue Allocation For March

The three tiers of government on Monday shared the sum of N1.57 trillion as revenue allocation for March. READ MORE 

6. Agbakoba Flags Inconsistencies In Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

Renowned legal icon, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has expressed concern over what he described as "significant inconsistencies" in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. READ MORE 

7. Tinubu Boosted Inmate Feeding Budget By 50% -NCoS Debunks Hunger Claims In Prisons

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has strongly refuted recent allegations that inmates in the nation’s correctional facilities are being starved due to economic challenges. READ MORE 

8. Court Strikes Out Falana, Falz’s Defamation Suit Against VeryDarkMan

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday struck out the preliminary objection in the N1 billion defamation suit filed by renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, popular musician Folarin Falana, aka Falz, against social media influencer Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. READ MORE 

9. Peter Okoye Disowns Family Amid Testimony in EFCC Case Against Brother Jude

Musician Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P and one half of the defunct duo P-Square, has publicly disowned his family following his courtroom testimony against his elder brother Jude Okoye, who is facing money laundering charges. READ MORE 

10. UCL: PSG, Barca Survive A' Villa, Dortmund's Scare To Qualify For Semi Final

Aston Villa produced a spirited comeback against Paris Saint-German at Villa Park but are out of the Champions League following an incredible 5-4 aggregate defeat. READ MORE

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1. Uproar Over US Court’s Order To FBI, DEA To Release Tinubu’s Records

* Glomar Responses By FBI, DEA “Improper, Must Be Lifted-Court
* Nigeria Does Not Deserve Leader With Tainted Past-Atiku
* Reports Did Not Indict Tinubu, Our Lawyers Are Examining Ruling-Presidency
* Presidency Orders Removal of 2027 Bola Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Billboards

In a new development, an uproar has greeted the order by the United States Court for the District of Columbia directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records of their investigations of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in alleged drug trafficking. READ MORE 

2. Rivers Emergency Rule: Reps To Inaugurate Oversight Panel Tomorrow

* Tompolo Breaks Silence, Denies Betraying Ijaw Nation

The House of Representatives has disclosed that it will inaugurate a 19-member ad hoc committee to oversee the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. READ MORE 

3.  US Tariff Hike May Be A Blessing For Nigeria, Other African Countries - Minister

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has expressed optimism the recent tariff hike introduced by United States President, Donald Trump may be a blessing in disguise for Nigeria and African economies. READ MORE 

4. Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Gabon Presidential Election with 90.35% of Vote

Gabon’s transitional leader Brice Oligui Nguema, who orchestrated the 2023 military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo, has been declared winner of the country's first post-coup presidential election, securing a landslide 90.35% of the vote. READ MORE 

5. Presidency Warns APC About Ndume, Says He’s Plotting To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition

The Presidency, through Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has warned the All-Progressives Congress (APC) should be wary of Borno South Senator Ali Ndume. READ MORE 

6. ‘This Bloodshed Must Stop’: CAN Mourns Plateau Victims, Calls For Justice

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed profound grief and outrage over the recent killings in Plateau State, calling the April 4 attacks in Bokkos and Mangu areas a heartbreaking tragedy. READ MORE 

7. Northern Movement Challenges El-Rufai's Atiku Endorsement

The Northern Conscience Movement (NCM) has delivered a sharp critique of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's recent praise for Atiku Abubakar, describing it as a confusing change in political alignment. READ MORE 

8. Insecurity: APC’s Oyintiloye Sounds Alarm, Urges Tinubu To Act Fast On Kidnapping Crisis

Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has raised alarm over the escalating wave of kidnappings across Nigeria, calling on President Bola Tinubu to act without delay. READ MORE 

 9. “I Know Where I’m Going Is Bigger” — 2Baba Opens Up On Life, Criticism, Staying Grounded

Nigerian music legend 2Baba has offered fans a rare and heartfelt glimpse into his personal world, in a recent sit-down with B2G Network, where he spoke about wellness, public perception, and maintaining a sense of purpose amidst fame. READ MORE 

10. EPL: Liverpool Six Points From Winning Title, Newcastle Hammer Hapless Man Utd

Liverpool are six points away from sealing a 20th Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk went from zero to hero with a late header to seal a 2-1 win over West Ham. READ MORE

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1. 2027: Atiku, El-Rufai, Others’ Visit To Buhari Sparks Tension In Tinubu’s Camp

* Why Tinubu Should Be Worried- Ndume
* Opposition Perfecting Merger To Chase Tinubu Out Of Power-Nigerians
* Don’t Lose Sleep, El-Rufai Taunts Tinubu's Camp

As the politicking for the 2027 general election begins to gather steam, there is palpable tension in the camp of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent visit by opposition camps to former President Muhammadu Buhari. READ MORE 

2. Bring Back Fubara, Rivers Women Tell Tinubu

* Ibas Warns LG Administrators Against Misuse Of Public Funds

The Director, Institute of Law Research & Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN), Washington D.C, USA,  Prof. Cyprian Edward- Ekpon has urged President Bola Tinubu to with immediate effect reverse the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State before the hearing of the suit filed by some governors on the matter at the Supreme Court. READ MORE 

3. Trade War: FG Sets Up Sub-Committee To Assess Economic Impact Of US Tariffs Hike

The Nigerian government has constituted a sub-committee to evaluate the potential economic impact of the recent tariff measures announced by the United States government. READ MORE 

4. Federal Government Introduces 10-Year Ban, Daily $15 Fine For Visa Overstays

The Federal Government has unveiled a new crackdown on visa overstays, with stiff penalties including entry bans of up to 10 years and a $15 daily fine, effective August 1, 2025. READ MORE 

5. Constituents Sue Senate Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension

A group of constituents from Kogi Central Senatorial District has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, contesting the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. READ MORE 

6. Tinubu Meets Top U.S. Official In France, Discusses Regional Security, Africa’s Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a high-level meeting in Paris, France, with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa at the United States State Department. READ MORE 

7. NBC Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song Unconstitutional – Amnesty International

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)’s decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of freedom of expression and access to information. READ MORE 

8. Lagos Seals Off 13 Markets, Including Mile 12 And Ketu, In Waste Crackdown

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against persistent environmental violations, shutting down 13 markets across the Mile 12 and Ketu areas. The closures, implemented on Thursday night, are a direct response to the markets' repeated failure to comply with the state's waste management regulations. READ MORE 

9. ‘I Cried For One Week’ Screen Diva, Funke Akindele Reveals Saddest Moment

Famous Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele, has revealed how her separation from her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz, her mother’s death and the gubernatorial loss in 2023 left her broken to the extent that she cried for a week. READ MORE 

10. Going Nowhere! Slot Excited As Salah Signs New Liverpool Contract

Mohamed Salah has ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new deal with Liverpool. READ MORE

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1. Flood: FG Places 33 States On Red Alert

* Says 1,249 Communities, 176 LGs, 33 States To Be Affected
* Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Delta, FCT Listed As High-Risk States
* FG: Outlook Isn’t Just About Numbers, It’s About Protecting Lives, Livelihoods

As the rainy season for 2025 beckons, the Nigeria government through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has placed no fewer than 33 states and the FCT under the high flood-risk areas in 2025. READ MORE 

2. Cheaper Petrol Looms As Global Crude Prices Crash- Oil Marketers

* Carrot & Stick? Dangote Dangles N15 Cut In Ex-Depot Price Amid Crude-For-Naira Deal Revival
* Tinubu, Abiodun, Otedola Hail Dangote On 68th Birthday

Oil marketers under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) are optimistic that prices of petroleum products including the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol are looming as global crude prices continue to crash. READ MORE 

3. Edun Leads Call For Accelerated Customs’ Reform To Unlock Regional Trade Potential

* CGC Adeniyi Champions New Era In Regional Trade Efficiency

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for accelerated Custom reform across West and Central Africa to strengthen intra-African trade and enhance economic resilience. READ MORE 

4. Overbilling Of Unmetered Electricity Consumers: NERC Slams N628m Fine On 8 DisCos

In a strong move to safeguard the interests of unmetered electricity consumers, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced significant sanctions against eight DisCos. A total of N628 million in fines has been levied on Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola DisCos for violating the monthly energy caps established by the commission for customers without prepaid meters between July and September 2024. READ MORE 

5. Tinubu Lauds Afreximbank On Bridging Financing Gap, Empowering African Businesses

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the sustained commitment of Afreximbank in bridging financing and empowering African businesses through its laudable flagship initiatives in Africa. READ MORE 

6. Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn Suit Against FG Over Alleged Abduction, Rights Violation

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N50 billion fundamental rights lawsuit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. READ MORE 

7. Akpabio Petitions IG, Seeks Prosecution Of Senator Natasha Over Assassination Allegation

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a full investigation and subsequent prosecution of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over an alleged assassination plot accusation. READ MORE 

8. Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn Suit Against FG Over Alleged Abduction, Rights Violation

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N50 billion fundamental rights lawsuit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. READ MORE 

9. Europa/Conference League: Man U, Spurs Settle For Draws As Chelsea Trash Warsaw

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was at fault for two goals as a last-gasp Lyon equaliser put Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final tie in the balance at the halfway stage. READ MORE 

10. Portable Dumps Speed Darlington, Challenges Anthony Joshua To N100m Boxing Bout

Controversial street-hop star Portable has stirred fresh drama in the entertainment scene by backing out of his much-hyped celebrity boxing match with rapper Speed Darlington and instead challenging British-Nigerian boxing legend Anthony Joshua to a bout, but only if the price is right. READ MORE

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1. LP Leadership Crisis: It’s Three-Way Battle Between Apapa, Abure, Usman  

* Apapa Stages Comeback, Schedules NWC Meeting For Monday
* Obi, Otti, Storm INEC, Seek Usman’s Recognition As Chairman
* Abure-Faction: Any Meeting Convened Is Illegal, Outcome Null, Void

In a bold development that has further escalated the leadership crisis within the Labour Party and has now metamorphosed into a three-way battle, Alhaji Bashiru Lamidi Apapa on Wednesday staged a comeback and declared himself the party's Acting National Chairman. READ MORE 

2. Trade War: Trump Makes U-Turn, Announces 90-Day Pause On ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs

* Says Enormous 125% Tariffs Will Remain On China
* Okonjo-Iweala: Tariff War Could Cut US-China Goods Trade By 80%

In a stunning reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a complete three-month pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China. READ MORE 

3. Godfather Of Banking, Jim Ovia Admitted To The Freedom Of The City Of London

The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, has been admitted to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London in a distinguished ceremony which held at the Mansion House, City of London on Monday, April 7, 2025. READ MORE 

4. FEC Orders Full Implementation Of Naira-For-Crude Policy To Boost Local Refining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially directed the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. READ MORE 

5. “Nigeria Is Collapsing – We Must Rise!” Peter Obi Rallies Labour Party At NEC Meeting

In a passionate call to action, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged party members to stand fearless and united in the face of Nigeria’s growing challenges, declaring that the nation is on the brink and desperately needs rescuing. READ MORE 

6. Rivers Sole Administrator Appoints New RSIEC Chairman Ahead Of 2025 LG Polls

Following the Supreme Court’s nullification of the October 5, 2024, local government elections in Rivers State, the sole administrator has appointed Michael Odey as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). READ MORE 

7. Niger Declares Hausa National Language, Drops French In Break From Colonial Past

Niger has officially adopted Hausa as its national language, replacing French, in a significant move that deepens the country’s break from its colonial ties with France. READ MORE 

8. Lagos Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly Rent Payment System

The Lagos State Government has doubled down on its commitment to a more flexible rent structure, reaffirming that rent payments must now follow monthly, quarterly, or yearly schedules—capped at a maximum of one year upfront. READ MORE 

9. UCL: Rampant Barca Rout Dortmund As PSG Thrash A' Villa 3-1

Barcelona thrashed Borussia Dortmund four-nil to take command of their quarter-final tie. READ MORE 

10. “I’m Polygamous, Not Sorry”: Harrysong Breaks Silence After Marriage Collapse

Popular Nigerian singer Harrysong has reignited conversation around his personal life with a bold declaration on Instagram READ MORE

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1. Nepotism Allegation Against Tinubu: Presidency Fires Back At Ndume

* Says Two Of Your Kinsmen Got NNPC Ltd Top Appointments
* Warns Senator Against Stoking Divisive Narratives
* NSA Advices Nigerians Against Paying Ransom To Kidnappers, Bandits

The recent allegation of nepotism levelled against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Senator Ali Ndume has been met with scathing criticism by the Presidency. READ MORE 

2. Rivers Crisis: You Cannot Appoint Sole Administrators For LGs, Court Tells Ibas

* Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers Lawmakers In UK

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order restraining Ibokette Ibas from appointing Sole Administrators to oversee the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State.  READ MORE 

3. Trade Facilitation: NECA Commends Customs On Reforms

* CGC Reaffirms Commitment To Business-Friendly Policies

The recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation has elicited a commendation from the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). READ MORE 

4. Tributes Flow As Tinubu, Obi, Obasanjo, Others Mourn Pascal Dozie

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led the outpouring of tributes as prominent Nigerians mourned the late founder of the defunct Diamond Bank, Pascal Dozie. Dozie died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a day before his 86th birthday. READ MORE

5. US Criticizes Nigeria’s Import Ban, Cites Trade Barriers For American Exporters

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has strongly criticized Nigeria’s continued ban on the importation of 25 categories of goods, warning that the policy significantly restricts access to American exports and hampers bilateral trade. READ MORE

6. Many Escape Death As Gunmen Open Fire On GUO Abuja-Bound Vehicle In Ondo

It was a bloody Tuesday in Ondo Stare  when Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on attacked an Abuja-bound bus belonging to GUO Transport Company along the Akunu axis of Ondo State leaving some passengers injured and their vehicle riddled with bullets holes. READ MORE

7. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Fellow Senator Nwaebonyi For N5bn Over Defamation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against her colleague, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North Central, for alleged defamatory remarks made during a television interview. READ MORE

8. Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers Lawmakers To Dinner During UK Legislative Tour 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, hosted a dinner in the United Kingdom for the suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who are currently on a legislative training tour. READ MORE

9. “Musical Success In Nigeria Isn’t Worth Celebrating” - Burna Boy

Grammy-winning artist Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has urged fellow Nigerian musicians to shift their focus from local acclaim to global recognition, asserting that musical success in Nigeria is not something to celebrate. READ MORE

10. UCL: Brilliant Arsenal Thrash R' Madrid 3-0 As Inter Take Away Lead To Italy

Declan Rice scored two breathtaking free-kicks as Arsenal claimed a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid in their quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium. READ MORE

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1. Fresh Showdown Looms As Obi, Otti Schedule Stakeholders’ Summit

* LP Threatens To Sanction Otti, Obi, Others Over Anti-Party Activities
* Abure: Tell Them That There Is No Vacancy In Our Party
* Leave LP, Transform Obedient Movt To Political Party, Obi, Otti Told

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) is showing no sign of abating if recent developments are anything to go by. READ MORE 

2. Intra-African Trade Crucial To Avert Trump’s Tariff Fallout- Expert

* Says Africa Must Address Non-Tariff Barriers Such As Restrictive Visa Policies, Others

African countries have been advised to increase trade among themselves as a way to cushion potential economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. READ MORE

3. Nigeria’s CNG Sector Secures $491m Private Sector Investments In One Year - PCNGI

* Targets Expansion Of Coverage From 5 To 17 States By June 2025

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative PCNGI has announced that the initiative disclosed that it has secured over $491 million in private-sector investments within the past year to boost the Automotive CNG sector. READ MORE

4. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Not Removed – Spokesman Debunks Viral Report

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied widespread rumours circulating on social media that its Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu. READ MORE

5. Police Disperse Peaceful Protesters With Tear Gas In Abuja Amid Rising Tensions

Tension flared in Abuja on Monday as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force fired tear gas to disperse peaceful demonstrators protesting worsening economic hardship and alleged government repression. READ MORE

6. Shettima Welcomes Swedish Crown Princess Victoria To Presidential Villa

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday received Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria Désirée at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. READ MORE

7. Stop Pretending, Plateau Killings Are Genocide: Dalung To FG

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s handling of the escalating insecurity in Plateau State, labelling the recent attacks as genocide, not herder-farmer clashes. READ MORE

8. Naira Slumps Massively, Sheds N45 At Official Market To Trade At N1,612.23/$1

The Nigerian currency, the naira, continues to depreciate against the American dollar at the official window on Monday, April 7, 2025. READ MORE

9. EPL: Ndidi’s Leicester Edge Towards Relegation After Humbling Newcastle Loss

Leicester City are drawing closer to a return to the English second division following a 3-0 loss to Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium. READ MORE

10. Portable Teams Up with Odumodublvck, Gets N5m Support For New Collaboration

Street-hop sensation Portable has announced an exciting new collaboration with hip-hop star Odumodublvck, marking a fresh chapter in his musical journey. READ MORE

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1. Plateau Killings: Enough Is Enough, Tinubu Talks Tough

* Urges Unity, Calls For Stop To Protracted Violence In The State
* Declare State Of Security Emergency On Vulnerable Communities-ACF
* Black Sunday In Kebbi As Fresh Attack Leaves 13 Vigilantes Dead

Following the deadly incident where gunmen unleashed mayhem on communities in Plateau State killing no fewer than 50 people in the process, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a halt on the attacks, saying enough is enough. READ MORE 

2. Olunloyo: Your Contributions Will Remain Enduring Milestones In Nigeria’s History-Tinubu

* S’ West Govs, Obasanjo, Adesina, Afenifere, Others Mourn

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former governor of the old Oyo State who died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, a few days to his 90th birthday as one whose contributions will remain enduring in Nigeria’s history. READ MORE 

3. AfDB, FG To Launch $538m SAPZ Phase One Project This Week

* Shettima, Adesina To Lead Initiative

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has disclosed that it will launch phase one of the $538 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme in Kaduna on April 8 and in Cross River on April 10, 2025. READ MORE 

4. Okpebholo Promises Infrastructure Overhaul In Esan Land After Tribunal Win

Fresh from his tribunal victory, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced plans for a comprehensive infrastructure revolution across Edo Central Senatorial District, with particular focus on Esan land. READ MORE 

5. Mandate Renewed, Vision Reaffirmed:  Anambra's 21 LGAs Unite Behind Soludo

In a show of reaffirmation of the mandate given to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state, the entire political architecture of Anambra State converged with a single voice with the 21 Local Government Areas behind the high-performing governor. READ MORE 

6. "Eid-El-Fitr Killing: How ‘Stakeholders’ Advised IGP To Drop Emir Sanusi's Invitation-Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has backtracked as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. READ MORE 

7. Police Urge Cancellation of April 7 Protest, Call Timing “Provocative”

The Nigeria Police Force has called on the organisers of a planned nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025, to cancel the event, citing its overlap with National Police Day. READ MORE 

8. Nigeria’s Debt Rises By N47tn In One Year, Hits N144.67tn

Nigeria’s public debt increased by N47 trillion to N144.67 trillion as of December 2024 from N97.34 trillion recorded at the end of 2023. READ MORE 

9. “How I Was Scammed Of $990 In Online Romance” Bobrisky Opens Up

Popular Nigerian socialite and crossdresser, Bobrisky, has shared a personal experience of falling victim to a romance scam, revealing he was duped of $990 by someone he had been communicating with online for months. READ MORE 

10. EPL: Man Utd, City Settle For Drab, Dull Derby Draw, Liverpool Unbeaten Run Ends

Manchester United and Manchester City played out an uninspiring goalless draw that underlined the need for change at both clubs this summer. READ MORE

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1. Akpabio-Natasha Crisis Festers Amid Assassination Allegations

* Accusation Is False, Fabricated, Irresponsible, Dangerous-Akpabio
* Says Formal Legal Action Is Underway
* Court Gags Parties From Media Comments, Social Media Streams

The crisis between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has continued to generate controversy. READ MORE 

2. Ojulari To Kyari: I Will Be Counting On Your Support

* NNPC Ltd Announces New Senior Management Team 

Newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Bayo Ojulari has officially taken over the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, succeeding Mele Kyari. READ MORE 

3. History As Customs Issue First PAAR Under Indigenous Trade Platform, B’Odogwu

History has been made as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully issued the first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the indigenous trade platform, B’Odogwu. READ MORE 

4. Not Approved: NJC Rejects Uzodimma’s Appointment Of Nzeukwu As Imo Acting CJ

A monumental crisis is brewing in Imo State as the National Judicial Council (NJC) has rejected the appointment of Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo state by Governor Hope Uzodimma. READ MORE 

5. Rivers Administrator Ibas Urges Senate To Back Security, Infrastructure Push 

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Administrator of Rivers State, has appealed to the Nigerian Senate for legislative support to drive his administration’s development goals, emphasizing the need for enhanced security and infrastructure to boost economic growth and improve living standards in the state. READ MORE 

6. Military-Grade Grenade Explosion Kills Scavenger, Injures Three In Lagos

A yet-to-be-identified scavenger lost his life on Thursday after a military-grade grenade detonated at a scrap yard in the Idi-Araba area of Mushin, Lagos State. READ MORE 

7. Sixty Support Groups Drum Up Support For Soludo’s Re-election, Hold Solidarity Rally

In a solidarity move, 60 support groups, comprising 120, 000 members under the aegis of All Soludo Support Groups (ASSG), have endorsed Governor Charles Soludo's second-term re-election bid. READ MORE 

8. Abure Remains National Chairman Despite Misinterpretation Of Supreme Court Ruling - LP

The Labour Party (LP) on Friday clarified that Julius Abure remains its national chairman, despite what it describes as widespread misinterpretation of a recent Supreme Court judgment. READ MORE 

9. Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo Bring Gospel Vibes To Glo-Sponsored African Voices

Two of Nigerian finest gospel acts Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo will serenade on the acclaimed magazine show, the Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN this weekend. READ MORE 

10. De Bruyne Bids Emotional Farewell, Confirms Manchester City Exit After 10 Glorious Years

Manchester City midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the current season, ending a legendary 10-year stint at the Etihad Stadium. READ MORE

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1. Real Reasons INEC Rejected Petition To Recall Senator Natasha Emerge

* Reveals Petition Fell Short By 29,146 Signatories
* It’s Over, No Further Action Will Be Taken, Says INEC
* ‘You Did Well’, Ecstatic Sen Natasha Hails INEC
* Vows To Present Sexual Assault Evidence Against Akpabio Soon

The real reasons why the petition seeking the recall of the suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th Senate have emerged. READ MORE

2. Rivers State To Get New 2025 Budget, Ibas Reveals

* Group Calls For Protest Over Emergency Rule In Rivers

Indications have emerged that an appropriation bill for 2025 is being put together for Rivers State to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure. READ MORE

3. Trade War: CPPE Reveals How Trump’s Tariff Will Impact Nigerian Economy

* Dollar, US Stock Markets Tumble After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has explained that the shocks of United States of America President Donald Trump’s administration’s current tariff war may have a limited impact on Nigeria’s economy. READ MORE

4. Senate Will Consider Tax Reform Bills After Resumption, Bamidele Reveals 

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele  has disclosed that the Senate is looking into all issues of public concern relating to the Tax Reform Bills, 2024, assuring Nigerians that the upper chamber will consider the bills immediately after Eid and Easter holidays. READ MORE

5. I Didn’t Collapse – Wike Debunks Health Rumors

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he collapsed last week, labeling them as politically motivated falsehoods aimed at tarnishing his image. READ MORE

6. SDP State Chairmen Set Conditions For Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai’s Membership

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has directed opposition heavyweights, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, to follow due process if they wish to join the party.  READ MORE

7. Shettima Represents Tinubu At Senegal’s Independence Day Celebration

Vice President Kashim Shettima has traveled to Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary. READ MORE

8. Military Seizes N7 Billion Worth of Stolen Petroleum Products in Niger Delta

Troops of Operation Delta Safe, in collaboration with other joint military forces in the Niger Delta, have recovered stolen petroleum products worth over N7 billion in the first quarter of the year. READ MORE

9. Odumodublvck Calls On Peter Obi To Support His Album

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has publicly called on Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to reciprocate the support he gave during the last general elections by promoting his new album. READ MORE

10. Nigeria Climbs One Spot In FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have experienced a slight upward movement in the latest FIFA men's rankings, released on Thursday.  READ MORE

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1. Okpebholo Extends Olive Branch To Ighodalo, Others After Tribunal’s Victory

* Let’s Unite, Work Together For Progress Of Edo State-Gov
* No, I Am Going To Appeal Court, Ighodalo Retorts
* Jubilant Okpebholo Says Victory, A Mandate To Continue Work Started

Following his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja, the state’s governor, Monday Okpebholo has extended the olive branch to his opponents. READ MORE 

2. APC Slams Obi Over State Of Economy Comments

* Says Tinubu’s Success Is Undeniable, Needs No Opposition Validation

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 General Election over his criticism of President Bola Ahmed’s economic policy. READ MORE 

3. Global Trade War Looms As Trump Imposes 14% Tariff On Nigeria’s Export To US

* Many Nations Will Likely Plunge Into Recession, Fitch Rating Warns

A global trade war is looming as United States President Donald Trump has announced that exports from Nigeria to the US will attract a 14% tariff compared to the 27% that the US government claims it receives from Nigeria. READ MORE 

4. NNPC Ltd Welcomes New GCEO, Board, Says Kyari, Former Board Left Indelible Mark

The Management and Staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC Ltd have welcomed the appointment of a new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Bayo Ojulari and Board of Directors for the company by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE 

5. "Akpabio, Bello Orchestrated My Recall With Fake Constituents" – Natasha Drops Bombshell

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has vehemently denied the validity of the recall process against her, claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello initiated the recall using fake constituents. READ MORE 

6. Lagos Police Bust ‘Yahoo School,’ Arrest 10 Including 12-Year-Old Trainee

The Lagos Police Command has raided and dismantled an illegal cybercrime training facility, known as a “Yahoo School,” located in the Iju area of the state, arresting 10 suspects in the process. READ MORE 

7. Ijaw Nation Congress President Slams Wike As Careless Speaker

The President of the Ijaw Nation Congress, Professor Benjamin Okaba, has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, calling him a reckless speaker who makes statements without caution, often under the influence of alcohol. READ MORE 

8. President Tinubu Embarks On Two-Week Working Visit To France

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart for Paris, France, on a two-week working visit aimed at assessing his administration's progress and planning for future reforms. READ MORE 

9. My American Passport is Worth More Than A Million Dollars – Davido

Afrobeats sensation, Davido, has made a bold statement about the value of his American passport, claiming it is worth more than a million dollars. READ MORE 

10. EPL: Liverpool Edge Merseyside Derby, Man City, Newcastle Win

Liverpool restored their 12-point advantage at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Everton in a controversial Merseyside derby at Anfield. READ MORE

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1. Midnight Shocker! Tinubu's Tsunami Sacks Mele Kyari As NNPC Ltd GCEO

* Meet Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Kyari’s Replacement, New Board Members
* Tinubu Urges Appointees To Boost Crude Output To 2mbpd By 2027
* To Elevate NNPCL's Crude Oil Refining Output To 200,000bpd
While Nigerians slept and in a shocking midnight appointment akin to a coup d'etat, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. READ MORE

2. Natasha’s Homecoming: Suspended Senator, Kogi Govt Trade Tackles

* She Is Inciting Chaos, Kogi Govt Alleges
* Hold Akpabio, Bello, Ododo Responsible If Anything Happens To Me – Natasha
The Kogi State Government has accused suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of attempting to incite chaos in the state following her recent homecoming. READ MORE

3. Nigerian Shippers’ Council Under Fire For Approving WACT’s Tariff Hike

* APFFLON Says Economic Regulator Can’t Be Trusted With ICTN Implementation

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has come under scathing attack from the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) over the recent approval granted to the West African Container Terminal (WACT) to increase its tariffs. READ MORE

4. FG To Commence Implementation Of Drill Or Drop Policy On Inactive Oil Wells

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri has disclosed that the federal government of Nigeria plans to commence the implementation of the drill-or-drop provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). READ MORE

5. Leaked Tribunal Judgment On Edo Governorship Election Floods Internet

Barely 24 hours after summoning parties to appear before it, copies of the purported judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal have surfaced online, sparking controversy. READ MORE

6. Ebonyi Government Arrests Seven Commissioners, LG Chairman Over Delayed Housing Project

The Ebonyi State Government has arrested seven supervising commissioners and a local government chairman for their alleged failure to deliver on the construction of 140 housing units for the Izzo and Amaze communities, who were displaced due to the Ezilo/Ezza Ezilo communal crisis in Ishielu Local Government Area. READ MORE

7. Otukpo Erupts in Protest Over Insecurity, Herdsmen Attacks

A massive protest is currently ongoing in Otukpo, the headquarters of the Idoma people in Benue South Senatorial District, as residents express outrage over rising insecurity in the region. READ MORE

8. SEC To Slam N20m Fine, 10 Years Jail Term On Operators Of Illegal Investment Schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has threatened to slam a minimum fine of N20 million, 10 years imprisonment or both on operators of illegal investment schemes in the country. READ MORE

9. Bobrisky Admits Arrest Claim Was April Fools’ Prank

Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has backtracked on his earlier claim of being arrested by Nigerian immigration authorities, revealing that the post was merely an April Fools’ Day prank. READ MORE

10. EPL: Saka Scores On Return As Arsenal Beat Fulham, Forest Stun Man Utd

Bukayo Saka scored just seven minutes into his return after 101 days out injured to help Arsenal beat Fulham at Emirates Stadium. READ MORE

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1. Uromi Killing: Justice Will Be Served, Okpebholo Assures Kano Governor

* Says Arrested Suspects Transferred To Abuja For Further Interrogation
* We Trust His Assurance That Culprits Will Be Brought To Book-Yusuf
* Urges Leaders Across Nigeria To Ensure Safety, Protection Of Citizens

Following the gruesome and chilling murder of 16 Kano-bound travellers last week at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State by some members of a vigilante group, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed that justice would be served. READ MORE 

2. Crisis Will Strengthen Rivers State, Fubara Assures

*  How I Was Offered N5bn Bribe To Impeach Fubara-Edison Ehie

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. READ MORE 

3. Fidelity Bank Records 210 Percent Increase In PBT, Hits N385.2bn In 2024

* Declares N2.1 Per Share Total Dividend

The Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Fidelity Bank recorded an astronomic 210 per cent increase in 2024, surging to N385.2 billion. READ MORE 

4. Tinubu Approves Tenure Extension Of Immigration CG Kemi Nandap

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). READ MORE 

5. S’ Africa, Egypt, Nigeria Lead As Africa's Exports, Imports Surge To $682bn, $719bn In 2024-Afreximbank

South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria have emerged in the top three positions as Africa’s exports rose to $682 billion while imports also surged to $719 billion in 2024 despite slower growth amongst most trading partners. READ MORE 

6. Niger Delta Leaders, Tompolo Endorse Tinubu For 2027 Re-Election

The founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, alongside the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. READ MORE 

7. Dele Momodu Condemns Tinubu’s State of Emergency In Rivers, Calls It “Anti-Democratic”

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as “anti-democratic.” READ MORE 

8. Shehu Sani Announces Senate Ambition For 2027

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has expressed his intention to contest for a return to the Senate in the 2027 elections. READ MORE 

9. Adesua Etomi-Wellington Reflects On Her Challenging Motherhood Journey

In celebration of Mother’s Day, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington has opened up about her arduous journey to motherhood, sharing her emotional experience on Instagram. READ MORE 

10. Amid Poor Performance For S’ Eagles, Alonso Hails Boniface’s  versatility

Amid a string of poor performances for the Nigerian National men's team, Bayer 04 Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso, has praised Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, for his ability to hold other positions when there’s another striker on the pitch. READ MORE

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1. PFN Condemns Killing Of Hunters In Edo, Cautions Against Reprisal Attack

* Says Culprits Must Be Brought To Book, No Matter Who They Are
* Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Illegal Vigilante Over Killings
* Okpebholo Losing Control Of Edo State, PDP Raises Alarm

David Bakare, the National Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has condemned the killing of some hunters in Edo state suspected to be of northern extraction on Thursday, March 28, 2025. READ MORE

2. Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Deal: Angry Trump Talks Tough, Lambasts Putin

* Threatens 25-50% Tariff On Russian Oil If Deal Fails
* Says He Was Not Joking Over Third Term Bid

United States President Donald Trump says he is very angry with Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader, over his recent actions. READ MORE

3. NDIC To Commence Dividend Payments To Heritage Bank Shareholders In April

* Reveals Class Of Insured Depositors Yet To Be Paid

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it will commence liquidation dividend payments to Heritage Bank shareholders in April. READ MORE

4. Reps Recover Additional N21.4bn Owed FG By Four Oil Firms

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has disclosed the additional recovery of $14.2 million (N21.4 billion) from four oil firms in its ongoing probe into financial discrepancies in the sector. READ MORE

5. Tinubu Reveals Why He Threatened To Remove Wike As FCT Minister

President Bola Tinubu has revealed how he threatened to sack Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), if his policies in Abuja, the nation’s capital, did not favour the - Progressives Congress (APC). READ MORE

6. Aisha Achimugu Speaks From Hiding, Says My Business Practices Respect Nigerian Laws

Embattled Aisha Achimugu, Managing Director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, has spoken from hiding following the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare her wanted over money laundering allegations. READ MORE

7. Soludo Consoles Victims Of Ifejika Street Fire Outbreak, Commends Fire Service’s Efforts

 Governor Charles Soludo has consoled the victims of the unfortunate fire outbreak at Ifejika Street, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday, March 28, 2025, where shops and goods worth millions of naira were burnt. READ MORE

8. Sudanese Army Chief Vows No Mercy For RSF, Declares Victory In Khartoum

In a video statement on Saturday, Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed to crush the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), rejecting any possibility of reconciliation. READ MORE

9. FA Cup Semi-Final: Notts Forest Tackle Man City, C’ Palace Take On A’ Villa

Nottingham Forest will take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium. READ MORE

10. Natasha Osawaru Updates Instagram Name To ‘Idibia’ Amid 2Baba Romance Rumour

Nigerian singer 2Baba’s new partner, Natasha Osawaru, has officially updated her Instagram name to “Honourable Natasha Idibia,” further fueling public speculation about their relationship. READ MORE

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1. Tinubu Trying To Intimidate Governors Ahead Of 2027 With Emergency Rule – Amaechi

* Says Crisis Between Fubara And Wike Is About Money Sharing
* Nigerians Will Appreciate Tinubu’s Leadership In Decades To Come - Keyamo
* State Of Emergency In Rivers State Is In National Interest - Senate Leader

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, describing it as politically motivated and unconstitutional. READ MORE 

2. Why I Rejected Wike As My Running Mate In 2023 – Atiku

* Says No Apology For Choosing Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa As Running Mate

The process of selecting a running mate for a presidential election is rarely without controversy, and the 2023 elections in Nigeria were no exception. READ MORE 

3. Tinubu Signs Investments, Securities Bill 2025 Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2025 into law, repealing the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007 and replacing it with the new Investments and Securities Act 2025. READ MORE 

4. Sultan Declares Today As Eid Day, Marking End Of Ramadan 2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Sunday as the first day of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr. READ MORE 

5. UK Announces Visa Fee Increase Effective April 9

The United Kingdom has announced an increase in visa fees starting April 9, impacting various categories, including study, visit, sponsorship, and transit visas. READ MORE 

6. Islamic Group Condemns Brutal Killing Of 16 Travelers In Edo, Demands Justice

Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), an Islamic group led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of 16 travelers in Edo State, describing the act as “cruel and barbaric.” READ MORE 

7. Ignore Report On Kano Killing–Police

 The report  circulating on social media which claims an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying passengers in Kano is  false,Police Command in Kano State has confirmed. READ MORE 

8. Russia Doesn't Want War To End -  Ukraine 

Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariana Betsa, has accused Russia of deliberately prolonging its three-year invasion, stating that Moscow has shown no genuine interest in ending the war. READ MORE 

9. "Don't Overspend To Imitate My Giving" - Frank Edwards To Fans  

Gospel singer Frank Edwards has cautioned his followers against excessive giving at the expense of their financial stability. READ MORE 

10. Saudi Giants Al Hilal Eye Summer Move For Super Eagles' Calvin Bassey

Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal are reportedly targeting Fulham defender Calvin Bassey as part of their plans to strengthen their defense ahead of the summer transfer window. READ MORE

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1. Rivers Ex-HoS Damning Allegations: Fubara Says Nwaeke Was Compromised

* He Was Paid To Lie Against Me-Fubara Claims
* Urges Nigerians To Disregard Everything Said By Dr Nwaeke
* Help Me, My Husband Is In Trouble-Ex-HoS Wife Cries Out

The weighty and damning allegations levelled against suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara by a former Head of Service (HoS) of the state George Nwaeke have continued to generate controversy.

2. Campaign Funds From Sanwo-Olu: Presidency, Atiku Trade Tackles

* Claim By Former Vice-President Is False-Presidency

The reports making the rounds that former Nigeria’s Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar received campaign funds from Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have continued to generate reactions.

3. GTCO Records 107.8 Percent Increase In Profit To N1.266tn In 2024

* Strong Performance Anchored By Diversified Earnings Across Banking, Non-Banking Units – Agbaje

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has recorded a profit before tax of N1.266 trillion in its full-year 2024 financial statement, an increase of 107.8 percent over the N609.3 billion recorded in the corresponding year ended December 2023.

4. EFCC Reveals Why Aisha Achimugu Was Declared Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why it declared businesswoman and Managing Director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, wanted.

5. IMF Appoints Entrepreneur Tony Elumelu To Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Tony Elumelu, founder and group chair of Heirs Holdings, to its advisory council on entrepreneurship and growth, convened by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director.

6. Tinubu Appoints APC Leaders As Board Chairmen Of Federal Institutions

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

7. Chinese Chamber Of Commerce Denies Involvement In Immigration Officer Shooting

The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has denied any involvement of its members in the recent shooting of an immigration officer in Niger State.

8. Alaafin-Elect Undergoes Final Traditional Rites Ahead Of Coronation

The final phase of the traditional rites (Oro Ipebi) for the Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Owoade I, is set to take place tonight at the Sango shrine in Koso, Oyo town.

9. Wedding Bell Alert! BBNaija’s Beauty Tukura Keeps Fans Guessing

The wedding bell is set to ring soon as Reality TV star Beauty Tukura has revealed that the next man whose picture she will post will be her husband.

10. After Firing Blanks For Eagles, Victor Boniface scores for Bayer Leverkusen

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface scored the second goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their hard-fought 3-1 win over Bochum at Bay Arena on Friday.

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1.  Why We Made U-Turn On Bill To Strip VP, Govs Of Immunity-Reps

* Say There’s Need To Subject Certain Provisions Of Bill To Debate
* Reps Move To Create Office Of Prime Minister
* Anger In Senate Over Rejection Of Motion To Immortalise Late INEC Boss, Nwosu

In a dramatist twist, the House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on the second reading of a bill for an Act to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, state governors and their deputies.

2. Mahama Briefs Tinubu On Mission To Burkina, Mali, Niger

* Tinubu Hails Mahama On Efforts Between AES Countries, ECOWAS

In his first visit to Nigeria since his inauguration on January 7, 2025, Ghanaian President, John Mahama, on Thursday visited his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, at the State House in Abuja.

3. DStv, GOtv Price Hike: Court to Deliver Judgment In MultiChoice, FCCPC Suit May 8

A federal high court in Abuja will on May 8, pass judgement in the suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in the subscription fees of DStv and GOtv services.

4. ‘Lies From Pit Of Hell’ Atiku Denies Receiving Campaign Funds From Sanwo-Olu In 2023

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described as a lie from the pit of hell reports making the rounds that the former vice-president collected Campaign Funds from Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor to execute the 2023 election.

5. NNPC Ltd Ready For Initial Public Offer, Says CFIO

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced its readiness for the capital market saying its Initial Public Offer (IPO) is at the final stage in a move that aligns with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021.

6. Reno Omokri Vows To Dismantle Obidient Movement Over Personal Threats, Fallout With Peter Obi

Political commentator and former presidential aide Reno Omokri has declared his intention to dismantle the Obidient movement, citing personal threats and a fallout with Peter Obi as his primary motivations.

7. Prime Suspect In Killing Of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu Reveals Motive

A key suspect in the kidnapping and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu has confessed that he orchestrated the abduction because he needed N200,000 to solve a personal problem.

8. Emir Of Kano Cancels 2024 Sallah Festivities Over Security Concerns

The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah celebrations, citing security concerns and the need to maintain peace in the state.

9. Osimhen In Fitness Race Ahead Of Galatasaray’s Explosive Besiktas Clash

Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Victor James Osimhen, is in a fitness race to play in the highly-anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

10. Annie Idibia Returns to Social Media After Split from 2Baba

Actress and reality TV star Annie Idibia has made a striking return to social media after months of silence following her public separation from music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia.

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1. Senator Natasha’s Recall: INEC Makes U-Turn

* Notifies Suspended Senator Of Recall Moves, Says Full Details Of Petitioners Received
* Ebonyi Senator Continues War Of Words With Ezekwesili, Says ‘I Am Higher Than Her In This Country’
* Natasha Applauds Ezekwesili For Standing Her Ground At Senate Panel Hearing

In a dramatic turn of events, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the process to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti from the senate. READ MORE 

2. Be Steadfast, Unwavering In Dispensing Justice, VP Shettima Tells Judiciary

* Says Third Arm Of Govt Must Never Submit To Blackmail

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has enjoined the nation’s judiciary to remain steadfast in the face of blackmail, saying as custodians of the law, the third arm of government must shun the temptation of tinkering with justice to serve parochial interest. READ MORE 

3. Medicine Prices Set To Drop As Customs Begin Zero-Tariff On Pharma Imports Implementation

Following the rising cost of pharmaceutical products in Nigeria, Nigerians can now heave a sigh of relief as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun the implementation of a two-year exemption on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. READ MORE 

4. Zenith Bank Maintains Track Record As Pbt Hits N1.3 Trillion, Proposes N4.00 Final Dividend

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. READ MORE 

5.  Bill To Remove Immunity For Vice President, Governors Passes Second Reading In House of Reps

A bill aimed at stripping the Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors of their constitutional immunity has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. READ MORE 

6. PANDEF Commends President Tinubu For Signing South-South Development Commission Bill Into Law

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body representing the South-South geopolitical zone, has praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-South Development Commission Bill into law. READ MORE 

7. Wike Vows To Ensure Atiku Fails Again In Presidential Ambition

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will continue to work against former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to ensure he never succeeds in his bid for the presidency. READ MORE 

8. Angry Youths Destroy APC Secretariat In Niger Over Alleged Imposition Of Candidate

Tensions flared in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State as angry youths vandalized the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat, protesting what they described as an attempt to impose the incumbent chairman, Ilyasu Zakari, as the party’s consensus candidate for the upcoming local government elections. READ MORE 

9. Kunle Remi and Wife Tiwi Welcome First Child After Challenging Medical Journey

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi and his wife, Tiwi, have welcomed their first child after a difficult and faith-filled medical journey. READ MORE 

10. Osimhen Not Injured, Poised To Help Galatasaray Win Third Lig Title-Source

Reports have emerged that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen who was taken off for Victor Boniface in the 87th minute of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers is not injured. READ MORE

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1. Natasha-Akpabio Sexual Harassment Brouhaha Festers

* Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili Clash As Senate Hearing Turns Rowdy
* Why We Closed Sexual Harassment Case-Ethics Committee Chair
* Bid To Recall Senator Natasha Suffers Setback
* Justice Egwuatu Recuses Self From Case Amid Akpabio’s Attack

The sexual harassment brouhaha between suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has continued to degenerate with the conflict assuming new heights yesterday. READ MORE

2. Rivers Emergency Rule: NLC Talks Tough, Threatens Strike

* Security Agencies Foil Attempt To Blow Up Oil Pipeline
* Sole Administrator Appoints SSG Amid HoS Resignation

Organized Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State has expressed deep concern over the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE

3. CBN Making Progress In Stabilising FX Market, Inflation Control –Says Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank is making steady progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market and tackling inflation. READ MORE

4. Tinubu Appoints Gov Council, Others Of Federal University Iyin Ekiti, Fed Health Varsity, Otukpo Gets Pro-Chancellor

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. READ MORE

5. Sambo Dasuki Re-Arraigned Over Alleged N33.2 Billion Fraud

A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), and three others were re-arraigned on Tuesday before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja over an alleged N33.2 billion fraud. READ MORE

6. Senate Confirms Prof. Melvin Ayogu As CBN Board Member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Melvin D. Ayogu as a member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Board of Directors. READ MORE

7. Federal Government To Pay Backlog Of NYSC N77,000 Allowance

The federal government has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that it will pay the backlog of the newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance after months of delay. READ MORE

8. "Talk Is Cheap" - Bwala Slams Peter Obi

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, has criticized Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, labeling him a "failed politician" who lacks an understanding of democracy. READ MORE

9. 2Baba Spotted Shopping With New Lover Natasha Osawaru Amid Family Concerns

Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has been seen out shopping with his new lover, Natasha Osawaru, further fueling public interest in his recent relationship developments. READ MORE

10. 2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe Holds Nigeria To 1-1 Draw As South Africa Beat Benin Republic

Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier, frustrating the Super Eagles' chances of reaching the competition. READ MORE

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1. Why Nigeria’s Petrol Imports Are Increasing Despite Local Refining Efforts

* Local Refineries Meet Less Than Half Of Demand
* Most Of Nigeria’s Crude Had Already Been Committed To Foreign Buyers-NNPC
* A Clear Violation Of The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)
* We May Sell To Nigerians In Dollars If Naira-For-Crude Issue Is Not Resolved - IPMAN.”

For years, Nigeria has pursued energy independence, yet the nation remains one of the world’s largest petrol importers—despite having some of the biggest crude oil reserves in Africa.  READ MORE

2. State Of Emergency: House Of Reps Debunks Bribery Allegations

* Says House Agreed That Fubara's Suspension Must Not Necessarily Last For Six Months

In the wake of political turmoil in Rivers State, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has vehemently dismissed allegations that lawmakers were financially induced to ratify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a State of Emergency in the state.  READ MORE

3. Federal Allocation: FG, States, LGs Share N1.678 Trillion in February

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared N1.678 trillion among the Federal Government, states and the local government councils for the month of February.  READ MORE

4. Jonathan Condemns State Of Emergency In Rivers, Calls It Abuse Of Power

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a clear abuse of office and power by all three arms of government.  READ MORE

5. NAGAFF Petitions AIG Maritime Over Alleged Theft Of Containers

* Demands Arrest, Prosecution Of Manager, Ekko Premier Container & Allied Services

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) have petitioned the Assistant Inspector – General AIG, Maritime Police Headquarters, Force Headquarters Annex, Musa Yusuf Garba to arrest the Manager of Ekko Premier Container & Allied Services over alleged theft and conversion of containers numbers: FFAU 2082021, CAIU7022981 and MSDU 7666283.  READ MORE

6.Osun Governor Declares 24-Hour Curfew Amid Escalating Communal Crisis

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun communities with immediate effect to curb the ongoing communal crisis that has intensified in the area.  READ MORE

7. Oluwo Claims Divine Role In Ooni’s Coronation, Accuses Him Of Betrayal

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has claimed that he played a divine role in the installation of Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi as the Ooni of Ife in 2015, stating that God used him to influence the selection process.  READ MORE

8. Pope Francis To Make First Public Appearance Today 

Pope Francis, 88, will make his first public appearance on Sunday since being hospitalized on February 14.   READ MORE

9. 2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe Warriors Arrive Uyo For Crucial Clash Against Super Eagles

The Warriors of Zimbabwe have arrived in Uyo ahead of their Matchday 6 Group C clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday.  READ MORE

10. “I'm Fit as a Fiddle” - Segun Arinze Debunks Illness Rumors

Veteran actor Segun Arinze has debunked online rumors suggesting he is seriously ill and in need of financial assistance. READ MORE

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1. State Of Emergency In Rivers State: Twist As Ijaw Youths Council Drags FG To ECOWAS Court 

* Seeks Order To Set Aside All Decisions Made By Ibas As Sole Administrator
* Senator Kingibe Faults Senate's Action, Says Voice Vote Insufficient
* IGP Directs Immediate Deployment Of Additional Officers To Rivers State
* Presidency Speaks, Says Fubara Only Suspended, Not Removed

A fresh twist has been introduced to the ongoing controversies that have trailed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE

2. 2027: Coalition Against Tinubu Dead On Arrival-FG

* Mocks Obi, Atiku, El-Rufai's Desperation
* SDP Now Beautiful Bride, 10 Aspirants Jostle For Presidential Ticket

The purported coalition of opposition parties to wrestle power from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as dead on arrival by the Federal Government of Nigeria. READ MORE

3. Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts ‘Undeclared $193,000′ Concealed In Yoghurt Carton At Abuja Airport

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that its officers have intercepted an undeclared $193,000 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. READ MORE

4. PDP National Secretary Position: Supreme Court Judgement Sparks Controversy

The recent judgement by the Supreme Court regarding the National Secretary position of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has sparked controversy. READ MORE

5. Court Halts INEC From Acting On Petition To Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from acting on a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. READ MORE

6. Ex-Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu Loses Bid To Stop FG’s Appeal In N7.1bn Fraud Case

Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Friday, failed in his attempt to prevent the Federal Government from appealing a September 29, 2021 judgment that halted his prosecution on a N7.1 billion money laundering charge. READ MORE

7. NAFDAC Destroys Over N1 Trillion Worth Of Fake Drugs In Anambra

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed counterfeit, substandard, and fake pharmaceutical products worth over N1 trillion at the Anambra State Waste Management Authority Dump Site in Agu Awka, Anambra State. READ MORE

8. Governor Adeleke Reimposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew In Ifon, Ilobu Amid Renewed Crisis

Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in Osun State following a resurgence of communal violence. READ MORE

9. 2026 WCQ: Osimhen Scores Twice As Nigeria Beats Rwanda

With a 2-0 win over Rwanda at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali on Friday evening, Nigeria are back on track in regards to their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign thanks to a brace from Victor Osimhen. READ MORE

10. Mohbad: Coroner Summons Sam Larry As Naira Marley Denies Molesting Late Artiste

Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi of The Magistrate Court has summoned music promoter, Sam Larry to testify before the Coroners court at on April 11, 2025. READ MORE

Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:

1. Approval Of State Of Emergency In Rivers: Tinubu Hails NASS

* Says Our Nation Can Achieve More When Unity Of Purpose, Patriotism Guide Leaders'  Action 
* Ibas Assumes Office, Vows To Deal Decisively With Anyone That Threatens Rivers' Peace
* Coalition Of Opposition Political Leaders Urge Nigerians To Reject Rivers State Of Emergency 
* Dickson Opens Up, Reveals Why He, Tambuwal, Others Walked Out Of Plenary In Protest

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the state and endangered national economic security for over 15 months.

2. 2027: Opposition Mounts Against Tinubu As Atiku, Others Form Coalition

* SDP In Disarray As Ex-VP Candidate, Others Join APC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might not have an easy run-in to re-election in 2027 if recent developments are anything to go by.

3. FIRS, Flutterwave Collaborate For Digital Tax Collection

In a bid to make the collection of tax easier, Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, is now enabling digital tax collections for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

4. Oyo State Drops Charges Against Former Ooni’s Wife, Oriyomi, School Principal

The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn all charges against Naomi Silekunola, former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, founder of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan.

5. Court Rejects EFCC’s Bid To Introduce Fresh Evidence In Emefiele’s Trial

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has dismissed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking permission to file additional proof of evidence in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

6. NJC Dismisses Reports Onn Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Repatriation To Kenya

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has denied reports claiming that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been released and repatriated to Kenya.

7. World’s Happiest Country: Finland Tops Chart For Eighth Consecutive Year"

Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, marking its eighth straight year at the top of the World Happiness Report. Released by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, the 2025 report highlights the Nordic nation’s continued success in fostering a high quality of life through social support, trust in institutions, and a strong sense of community.

8. Tinubu Seeks Senate's Confirmation For Bala Bello As AMCON Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has written to Senate to confirm Bala Bello as Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

9. Mr Macaroni Opens Up About Financial Struggles, N500 Million Debt

Popular content creator and actor, Mr Macaroni, has revealed his financial struggles, disclosing that he fell victim to both a scam and a failed investment in 2021, which led to him losing all his savings.

10. 2026 WCQ; Rwanda Captain Talks Tough, Says Osimhen, Lookman, Others Don't Scare Him

Apparently unfazed, Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has stated that the array of big names paraded by the Super Eagles Of Nigeria does not bother him and his team mates.

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1. More Condemnation, Outrage Trail State Of Emergency In Rivers State

* A Dangerous Precedent, Erodes Constitutional Governance- Organized Labour Kicks
* Senate Adjourns Decision Till Today, Reps Keep Mum
* Obi, Amaechi, Others Condemn Tinubu's Action
* AGF: Tinubu Saved Fubara From Impeachment, Exonerates Wike

More outrage and condemnation have continued to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in the oil rich South-South State Of Rivers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE

2. Naira-For-Crude Deal Collapse: Tension As Dangote Refinery Halts Petroleum Products Sales in Naira

* Expect Fuel Price Hike, Further Naira Depreciation- CPPE Warns

The collapse of the Naira-For-Crude Deal has been fingered as the reason for the temporary suspension of the sale of petroleum products in naira by Dangote Refinery.  READ MORE

3. Operations Resume At Trans-Niger Pipeline After Explosion Incident

Operations have resumed at the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo community, Gokana Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State after an explosion incident at the facility.  READ MORE

4. Abuja Tanker Explosion: Atiku Mourns As Vehicles Burnt, Motorists Feared Dead

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to treat the menace of tanker explosions as a national emergency.  READ MORE

5. Okpoko Agog As Soludo Commissions Road, Hospital Projects

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has commissioned the 1.345km of Union Street-Ojoto Street-Adazi Ani-Owerri Road and 2.9km of Mgbuka-Amazu-Emekekwe Road in Ogbaru Local Government Area.  READ MORE

6. Send Relief Materials To Okuama Urgently- PANDEF Pleads

The Delta State branch of The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency send relief materials to the people of Okuama community in Delta State which is in ruins after the tragic events of March 2024, when men of the Nigerian army invaded it with devastating consequences.  READ MORE

7. Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Ban On Transgender Military Service

A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, citing the principle of equality and delivering a setback—at least for now—to the president’s policy agenda.  READ MORE

8. Tension In Akure As Farmers Protest Killings By Suspected Herdsmen

Panic gripped Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as farmers took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of five people by suspected herdsmen in Aba Oyinbo community, Akure North Local Government Area.  READ MORE

9. 2026 WCQ: Lookman, Troost-Ekong Optimistic Of Victory Against Rwanda 

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and prolific winger, Ademola Lookman have expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will defeat the Amavubi of Rwanda when the two teams square up in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Friday, March 21, 2025.  READ MORE

10. Nathaniel Bassey Shares Why He Does Not Charge For Gospel Ministrations

Amid ongoing discussions on whether gospel ministers should charge for guest ministrations in churches, renowned gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has explained why he chooses not to charge for his performances.  READ MORE