April 2026 – Page 17

Severe Wasting To Affect Over 500,000 Children In Sokoto, Others, UNICEF Warns

29.04.2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has presented the 2025 Nutrition SMART Survey, which signals a high prevalence of malnutrition in Sokoto and Kebbi States and a medium prevalence in Zamfara State. UNICEF Nutrition Data Officer, Abuja, Edward Kotundo, presented the Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States 2025 Nutrition SMART Survey results at a dissemination workshop...

…Lagos Lawmakers Endorse Tinubu, Seek Nationwide Support

29.04.2026

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, urging state assemblies, political parties, and the National Assembly across the country to support his re-election. The resolution was reached during plenary yesterday following a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Oshodi/ Isolo Constituency II, Ladi...

Court Hears Suit Seeking Jonathan’s Disqualification May 8

29.04.2026

The Federal High Court Abuja yesterday adjourned a suit seeking to restrain former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, until May 8 for hearing. The matter, which was scheduled for mention on the day’s cause list, was fixed for hearing by Justice Peter Life. Justice Life also ordered that hearing notices be...

Lull In Opposition Parties Over Anticipated S’Court Judgement

29.04.2026

There have been lull in the activities of opposition political parties over the delayed judgement of the Supreme Court in the leadership tussle in the two main opposition political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court had last Wednesday, reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the...

Kenya’s President Backtracks After Comments Mocking Nigerians’ English

29.04.2026

Kenya’s President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, attended by Nigeria’s Minerals Minister Henry Dele Alake, who told the gathering: “President Ruto, the people of Nigeria have mandated me to...

APC Picks Daramola As Consensus Candidate For Okitipupa/Irele Reps Seat

29.04.2026

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Dr Olumuyiwa Olusoji Daramola for the House of Representatives seat representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency. His emergence followed a crucial stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure, the state capital, where party leaders unanimously agreed to zone the House of Representatives ticket to Ode-Aye; a decision...

I’m Leaving LP To Join PRP, Says Datti Baba-Ahmed

29.04.2026

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, said he is set to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). He made the announce ment yesterday during an appearance on Channels Television’s political programme Politics Today. According to him, the decision follows internal disagreements within the Labour Party, which...

NCN Adopts 10-Year Food, Nutrition Policy, Seeks FEC’s Approval

29.04.2026

The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) yesterday adopted a 10-year National Policy on Food and Nutrition (2026–2035) and directed the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to present the policy to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. The Council made the decision during its 15th meeting, held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim...

Group Warns Aiyedatiwa’s Actions Could Jeopardise Tinubu’s Re-Election Chances

29.04.2026

A political support group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in Ondo State has raised concerns that the conduct of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa could undermine the electoral fortunes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the next general elections. The group, Save Ondo State (SOS), in a statement signed by...

Debbie Shokoya Celebrates Husband’s Political Appointment

29.04.2026

Nollywood actress and online host, Debbie Shokoya has taken to her social media page to congratulate her husband, Lukman Ejalonibu, on his appointment as the youth leader of the Ogun State branch of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday, the actress wished her husband well in his position, praying...