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Saturday, 18th April, 2026

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Abiodun, Osoba Presents Sen Adeola, Ogun APC Consensus Guber Candidate, to Tinubu 13 hours ago

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Atiku: Tinubu Can’t Win Free, Fair Election in 2027 2 days ago

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Oil Prices Fall 11% as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Global Shipping

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Jet Fuel Price Surge Sparks Calls for FG To Suspend Aviation Charges

Atiku, Tinubu Debate FG’s Privatisation Policy

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Oil Prices Fall 11% as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Global Shipping

*Brent crude drops to $90.38 per barrel amid easing tensions *Trump hails reopening but keeps naval blockade on Iran *Shipping firms cautious despite Hormuz passage assurance Sunday Ehigiator with agency

Tinubu Signs N68.32trn Budget, Orders Disciplined Spending, Implementation Begins April 1

Jet Fuel Price Surge Sparks Calls for FG To Suspend Aviation Charges

Atiku, Tinubu Debate FG’s Privatisation Policy

INEC Faces Fresh Legal Pressure as Turaki-led PDP Demands Removal of Anyanwu as National Secretary

Wike: Credibility of Opposition is Earned Through Electoral Victories, Not Emergency Coalition

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Oil Prices Fall 11% as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Global Shipping

Tinubu Signs N68.32trn Budget, Orders Disciplined Spending, Implementation Begins April 1

Jet Fuel Price Surge Sparks Calls for FG To Suspend Aviation Charges

Atiku, Tinubu Debate FG’s Privatisation Policy

INEC Faces Fresh Legal Pressure as Turaki-led PDP Demands Removal of Anyanwu as National Secretary

Wike: Credibility of Opposition is Earned Through Electoral Victories, Not Emergency Coalition

No Reversal of Economic Reforms Under Tinubu, Says Jimoh Ibrahim

Emefiele Trial: Defence Seeks Exclusion of Omoile’s Statement, Alleges Coercion, Breach of Procedure

Tackle Insecurity Now, Mass Burial In Jos, Benue, Others Unacceptable, Group Tells Tinubu

business

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Aliko Dangote: If I Don’t Invest in Africa, Others Won’t Follow

Enugu Moves to Realise Tourism Projections, Seeks Investors

Travel Company Promotes Africa Destinations, Rejects Stereotypes

Coscharis Motors and Asia Star Strengthen Partnership to Drive Electric Mobility in Nigeria

Chery Signals Major Expansion into Nigeria’s Commercial Vehicle Market, In Strategic Talks With Local Partner Carloha

TGG Foundation Launches Campus Eco Challenge, Ignites Youth-led Environmental Initiatives

SATELLITE THAT REFUSED TO STAND STILL

Nigeria Intensify Efforts to Deepen Monetary Cooperation, Financial Integration across Africa

Amid Uncertainty, Nigerian Breweries Foresees Strong Growth in 2026

politics

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Fuji Icon, Obesere Backs Wife’s Political Ambition

Adamawa and Birth of Generational Political Shift in Northern Nigeria

Akarachi Amadi: Being in Politics Comes With Daily Challenges

Lucky Lagos!

PDP Crisis: S’Court Must Go Beyond Its Not Justiciable Stance

THE NORTH AND TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION

2027: THE CHANCES OF THE OPPOSITION

Alebiosu: Hardwork, not Godfatherism, is Hallmark of Politicians’ Success

Olosasa: Gov AbdulRasak’s Best Not Good Enough for Kwara Since 2019

lifestyle

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Dayo Alebiosu: Fela Taught My Father Street Sense, Politics Made Him Master

Ekponiboro Atan Abam: Celebrating Wealth, Entertainment, Philanthropy

Fela Kuti, Sade Adu Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

King Promise, Mr. Eazi Release ‘See What We’ve Done’

Music Maestro BJ Sam Bridges Continents Through His Works

Olive Sulola Adejobi: A Life Lived in Faith, Forming Generations in Quiet Strength

TTTS Team Pay glowing Tribute to Late ex-Delta Deputy Governor Benjamin Elue

‘Amidst’, ‘Amongst’…Outdated

Ogogo, Olalekan Oba, Tayo Rasaq Drive Spotlight on Treasure2 Residence by Jemras Homes in Abijo GRA, Lekki

health

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Medical Experts: Adaptive Strategies Essential to Outwit Vector, Parasite in Malaria Control

UNICEF-Led Initiative Targets Leadership Gaps in Nigeria’s Healthcare System

Do The 2: How Pepsodent, Dentists and Government are Building a National Habit for Healthier Oral Hygiene

Improvement in Kwara Healthcare Delivery Measurable, Better Than Before

Nigeria Receives Health Boost as GIFSHIP Launches with Affordable Premium

Nigeria’s Tuberculosis Deaths Drop by 63% Between 2015 and 2024

Firm Wins Grant to Transform Digital Healthcare

Reimagining Hope for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Africa

UNN Dean Urges FG To Prioritise Oral Care

sport

Ademola Lookman: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Galatasaray Super Lig Title Quest Gets Osimhen’s Boost

Coventry City Seal Premier League Return After 25 Years

Onoriode, Edet Complete Sprint Doubles as MTN CHAMPS Grand Final Ends

NRLA, Australian High Commission Boost Grassroots Development with Rugby Clinic for Lagos Schools

‘Let Her Play’ Crowns 30 Future Football Icons

PFL Africa to Bring Largest MMA Event to West Africa With Historic Nigeria Debut in Lagos, June 13

Nwoseh Raising the Standard of Tennis in Nigeria with Tennista Foundation

AFN Welcomes Ofili Back to Fold After World Athletics Rejects Her Switch to Türkiye

education

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Greensprings Football Camp Returns for 12th Edition After Producing Professional Players, National Team Talents

Ekiti State University (EKSU)

EKSU 30th Convocation: 10,956 Graduates Charged on Integrity

Experts Emphasise Early Adoption of AI, Digital Skills for Media Industry Relevance

Ebonyi NANS Stakeholders Endorse Nwuruku for Senate Presidency

BOUESTI Celebrates Rapid Growth, Produces 60 First Class at 2nd Convocation

EKSU’s 104th Inaugural Lecturer Challenges Religious, Cultural Bias Against Women

Albouze: Nigeria’s Digital Learning Revolution is Transforming Higher Education

Fawehinmi and the Iron Will to Make UNIABUJA World-Class Institution

LAGOS AND TOLU SCHOOLS COMPLEX

backpage

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In Search of Peace, Stability in a Fragile World

Meeting With President: What Renewed Hope Leaders, Ambassadors Say

Utomi Got it Wrong on Tinubunomics

ADC Is Unstoppable; It Is The Sun Of Nigeria

Is Amupitan Waiting To Be Sacked?

Peter Mbah and Leadership ‘Identity’

Why This Moment Frightens

Trump, The Pope and The Strait

A 40-YEAR JURISPRUDENTIAL CONTROVERSY LAID TO REST

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When Your Passport Indicts You

ADC’S DAUNTING RESPONSIBILITY

Opposition and Averting the Dangers of Recycled Leadership

Why there will never be International Peace and Security: U.S. New World Order versus Global Resistance

Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar

Steve Rhodes: A Centenary Reflection on Discipline and Dignity

STILL ON THAT JOS AIRPORT SYMPATHY VISIT

ADC, the Law and INEC No-Win Situation

Foreign Minister Tuggar’s Inauguration Lecture at Achievers University: The Challenge of Quo Vadis?

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