April 2026 – Page 129

APC Rep Aspirant Donates 8 Campaign buses To Support Oyebamiji

17.04.2026

An aspirant for the House of Representatives in Ifelodun, Boripe, and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, Eniade Damilare, has donated eight vehicles and ten motorcycles to support the campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 election. Speaking at the event held at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office in Osogbo...

Ikorodu Strengthens Security Architecture Through Strategic Engagement

17.04.2026

A high-level strategic security meeting was held on Thursday at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat as part of efforts to reinforce peace, stability, and coordinated security operations across Ikorodu Division. The meeting brought together Executive Chairmen within the Division, key stakeholders, and heads of various security formations operating in the area. It was gathered that...

Nasarawa Speaker Disburses N60M To 1200 Students

17.04.2026

Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Dr Danladi Jatau, has disbursed ₦60 million to 1200 students in Karu, Keffi, Kokona Federal constituency, who are studying in various tertiary institutions in the country. The Speaker, who represents Kokona West Constituency, made the disbursement on Friday in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area. Speaking at the event titled:...

Symmex unveils solution to support NAFDAC drug production

17.04.2026

A technology startup, Symmex Smart Workings Limited, has presented its locally designed Huraflow-MES platform to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The firm said its platform is an upgrade for regulatory oversight, patient safety, and industrial efficiency across the pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors. The company, invited by NAFDAC to its operational...

Benue SEMA, UNHCR Move To Strengthen Early Warning

17.04.2026

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (Benue SEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), has convened a strategic stakeholders’ engagement aimed at strengthening Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) systems in the state. Speaking during the opening session at the SEMA headquarters in Makurdi, the Executive Secretary of Benue SEMA,...

Nigeria Deepens Ties With UK On Development Financing

17.04.2026

Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has called for the establishment of clear guidelines and accessible mechanisms for catalytic funding, as Nigeria deepens its development collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK). Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), led by Head...

Nigerian Breweries on managing key macroeconomic risks

17.04.2026

Nigerian Breweries Plc has assured stakeholders and consumers that it is strengthening its operations against key risks, including supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, naira instability, and rising inflation, particularly food inflation. The company outlined strategies to sustain growth and protect consumers from pricing shocks during its 80th pre-annual general meeting media...

Alli Declares Gov’ship Ambition, Unveils Vision For Oyo

17.04.2026

A Senator, representing Oyo South, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli on Friday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, promising a people-driven administration pronged on inclusive development, security, and economic growth. Senator Alli made this declaration on Friday, April 17, at...

Rema Recounts Challenges Faced In His Career

17.04.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has opened up about the difficulties and challenges he encountered after achieving fame early, saying he was subjected to negative experiences at the start of his career. Rema, who gained prominence after joining Mavin Records in 2019, revealed that his rapid rise to fame brought pressures he found...

PDP Accuses Gov AbdulRazaq Of Politicising Offa Robbery Case

17.04.2026

…Demands End to Political Attacks on Saraki The Kwara State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s attempt to reopen the tragic Offa bank robbery case for political advantage, alleging that the move is targeted at discrediting former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki. Addressing journalists on Thursday at the...