April 2026 – Page 112

FG Reaffirms Commitment To Efficacy Of Economic Reforms

20.04.2026

…says world Bank lauds program The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening fiscal transparency, improving revenue mobilisation and ensuring efficiency in public spending. It vowed to sustain the implementation of ongoing reform to achieve economic growth. Minister of State for Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, reaffirmed the government’s position in a statement issued on...

IMN Supporter Faults Govt Over ‘Weak’ Response To Palestine Crisis

20.04.2026

Supporters of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Zakzaky followers (Shi’ites), on Saturday staged a rally in Bauchi in solidarity with the Palestinian people, calling for global action against what they described as ongoing oppression in the Middle East. The rally, held at the end of a three-day annual international conference organised...

Mbah Shines At Independent Silver Jubilee, Clinches Double Honours

20.04.2026

It was a night of recognition and celebration as Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Independent Newspaper Silver Jubilee Awards, clinching two major honours for his leadership and governance strides. The high-profile event, organised by the Independent Newspaper Group to commemorate its 25th anniversary in Lagos...

Obaseki Mourns As Ex-Edo Commissioner, Omokhodion Dies

19.04.2026

Former Edo State Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Joshua Omokhodion, has reportedly passed away. Omokhodion, a renowned architect, was appointed Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability by the immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, in September 2023 to November, 2024. In a statement issued by Obaseki, he described the deceased as a down-to-earth, very...

Northern Christian Fumes Over N2m Bounty On Pastor

19.04.2026

Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of an Islamic cleric allegedly captured in a viral video placing a N2 million bounty on a pastor accused of blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed, warning that failure by security agencies to act could trigger reprisals and threaten public peace. The Chairman of the...

Lagos Unveils Cybersecurity Guidelines To Boost Digital Safety

19.04.2026

In a move to reinforce the state’s ambition of becoming a globally competitive digital hub, the Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines aimed at strengthening digital safety across businesses, public institutions and among residents. The newly released framework provides practical and scalable recommendations tailored to small, medium, and large enterprises,...

ActionAid Warns Of Poverty, Insecurity, Fiscal Strain

19.04.2026

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic conditions, warning that the country is slipping deeper into poverty, insecurity, and fiscal instability despite modest economic growth projections. The warning was issued by the organisation’s Board of Directors at its 58th meeting, where it reviewed the state of the nation and expressed concern that...

HEDA Lauds Judiciary Over Arrest Order On Ex-Minister, Perm Sec

19.04.2026

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has lauded the Federal High Court for ordering the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, and a Permanent Secretary, Bashir Nura Alkali, over alleged fraud involving $1.3 million and N746.6 million. In a statement on Sunday signed by HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju,...

Alia Receives 15 Abducted JAMB Candidates In Benue

19.04.2026

…Suspects arrested are herdsmen terrorising the state Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Saturday received all the abducted Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) candidates that were kidnapped by suspected armed bandits but rescued at the weekend by the joint efforts of all security formations in the state. Governor Alia received the victims from the...

Yusuf Welcomes Shekarau To APC, Says Party Stronger In Kano

19.04.2026

The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has welcomed former Governor and Senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his return as a major boost to the party’s strength in the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Sunday...