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Nigerian Youth Congress Pledges Support for EFCC in Fight Against Corruption
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Friday, April 24, 2026 The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Rivers State Chapter, has pledged its support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against economic and financial crimes. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Congress, Engr. Sheriff Ogonda Ekwo,…
North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Pyongyang, North Korea — April 27, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country’s strong backing for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, describing the conflict as a “sacred” struggle and pledging continued support to Moscow. According to state media reports released on Monday, Kim reiterated Pyongyang’s commitment to aiding Russia in achieving…
Iran FM Blames US for Failure of Talks After Landing in Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia — April 27, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday blamed the United States for the collapse of recent diplomatic talks, shortly after arriving in Russia as part of a high-level shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending ongoing hostilities. Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Araghchi said Washington’s “excessive demands” were responsible for the…
Mali’s Defence Minister Killed as Coordinated Attacks Hit Military Targets
Bamako, Mali — April 27, 2026 Sadio Camara, Mali’s defence minister, has been killed following a coordinated wave of attacks targeting military installations across the country. Camara reportedly died after a vehicle-borne explosive device detonated outside his residence in Kati, a heavily fortified garrison town located about 15 kilometres northwest of Bamako, the nation’s capital….
SERAP, NGE Sue NBC, Seek Injunction Against ‘Threat’ to Sanction Broadcasters
Ibadan, Nigeria,April 27, 2026 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), challenging what they describe as an “arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful” directive threatening sanctions against broadcasters. The legal action comes in response to a recent notice issued by…
Workers’ Rights, Better Conditions Remain Priority, Says NUPENG’s New President
Lagos, Nigeria — April 27, 2026 Salimon Oladiti, the newly elected president of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights and improving working conditions across the oil and gas sector. Oladiti made this known over the weekend during the 6th quadrennial delegates conference…
THREAT TO VIOLENCE: TINUBU AND APC, NOT MAKINDE, ARE TO BLAME
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, April 26, 2026 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to criticisms from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government following remarks made by Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, during the recently held opposition parties’ national summit in Ibadan. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade…
Lai Mohammed Laments Cost of Elections in Nigeria, Calls for Urgent Reform
London, United Kingdom,April 27, 2026 Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture, has decried the rising cost of elections in Nigeria, describing it as excessively high and a major barrier to democratic participation. Speaking at the London School of Economics and Political Science over the weekend, Mohammed said the financial burden of contesting political…
Dangote, Saudi Envoy Meet to Discuss Investment Opportunities in Energy, Infrastructure
Lagos, Nigeria, April 27, 2026 Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Nigeria, has met with Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s energy and infrastructure sectors. The meeting, held in Lagos, focused on strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia through strategic partnerships and investments. Discussions…
LAWMA Denies Absence, Confirms Statewide Participation in Environmental Sanitation Exercise
Lagos, Nigeria — April 27, 2026 The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has refuted claims that it failed to carry out waste collection during the recent environmental sanitation exercise, describing such reports as false and misleading. In an official statement, the agency emphasized that assertions suggesting LAWMA “did not” come to pack waste are…