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Edo Carnival Winners Paid As Organisers Address Controversy

20.04.2026

What began as a wave of controversy surrounding delayed payments has ended on a celebratory note, as winners of the Edo Carnival band competition were officially presented with their prizes at a ceremony held on April 18, 2026. The carnival, which captured public attention with its vibrant displays and energetic performances, had, in the weeks...

Fire Razes 2,275 Onion Bags Worth N56.8m In Sokoto

20.04.2026

Tragedy struck onion farmers in Kojiyo Community in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto as a fire outbreak destroyed no fewer than 2,275 bags of onions in the village, leaving farmers with losses estimated at about N56.8 million. The incident, which affected about 65 traditional onion storage huts, has thrown the community into distress. Residents...

Kalu Commends IPU’s Adoption Of Nigeria’s Resolution On Peace

20.04.2026

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has commended the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for adopting Nigeria’s landmark resolution on the role of parliaments in restoring lasting peace across the world. Presented by the Deputy Speaker at the just-concluded 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey, the resolution was debated for two days...

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...