News as at
April 20, 2026, 6:35 am
Inside the Growing Bird Strike Crisis Affecting Nigeria's Aviation Sector
- [Premium Times] Recurring wildlife collisions with aircraft are exposing environmental and operational gaps across Nigerian airports and testing aviation safety systems.
Govt Denies 'Hidden Spending' Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted
- [Leadership] The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings contained in the latest Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank.
Amnesty, CSOs Flay NBC Over Directive to Broadcasters
- [Daily Trust] Amnesty International, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar have criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), saying it was an attempt to stifle free speech and silence dissent in the media.
Govt Debunks Hidden Spending Claims, Clarifies World Bank Report
- [Vanguard] Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of State for Finance, has dismissed reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as misinterpretations of the World Bank Nigeria Development Update.
Enugu West Endorses Tinubu, Mbah As Nnamani Dismisses One Term Promises
- [Premium Times] "They will not keep to such promises. Some people tell lies with confidence. You should be careful," Mr Nnamani warned
Tinubu's Govt Planning to Reintegrate Repentant Terrorists Into Society - ADC Alleges
- [Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is proceeding with plans to reintegrate what it described as "so-called repentant terrorists" into society.
ADC Slams Govt Over Plan to Reintegrate 800 'Repentant Terrorists'
- [Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come down hard on the Federal Government's reported plan to reintegrate nearly 800 repentant terrorists into Nigerian communities, warning that the move could weaken the fight against insurgency and put already traumatised communities at further risk.
Govt Dismisses 'Hidden Spending' Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted
- [Premium Times] The Finance Ministry says FAAC deductions reflect legitimate fiscal obligations, and ongoing reforms are improving transparency and revenue distribution.
El-Rufai Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Tarnish His Reputation
- [Vanguard] Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over what he described as a coordinated attempt to damage his reputation, following a report linking him to an alleged attack on a prosecution witness.
Muslims Challenge Southwest Power Imbalance, Say 'No Muslim Candidate, No Vote'
- [Vanguard] The agitation by Muslims in the Southwest is not only right, it is long overdue. For too long, the political configuration of the region has deliberately sidelined Muslims, reducing them to mere spectators in a space where they are supposed to be equal stakeholders. Today, in all five states of the Southwest, not a single Muslim governor sits in office. This is not coincidence; it smacks of a calculated attempt to make Muslims politically irrelevant in their own land.
Sokoto, Unicef Forge Strategic Front Against Child Malnutrition
- [Vanguard] The Sokoto State Ministry of Health and the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, in collaboration with UNICEF Sokoto Field Office, have officially handed over critical nutrition commodities to the Sokoto State Government for the treatment of thousands of children suffering from acute malnutrition.
Delays, Referrals and Risk - What a Doctor's Death Reveals About Nigeria's Maternal Care Gaps
- [Premium Times] Her death has since raised questions about post-delivery monitoring and the availability of intensive care services in facilities managing high-risk pregnancies
Ex-Kano Governor Shekarau Resigns From PDP, to Rejoin APC
- [Premium Times] Mr Shekarau, who served two consecutive terms as Kano governor between 2003 and 2011, rejoined the APC days after the national chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, invited him to the ruling party alongside another chieftain of the PDP, Bello Hayatu.
SSANU Rejects Fake 30% Deal With Govt, Issues Strike Ultimatum to Tinubu
- [Vanguard] The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has slammed attempts to falsely claim their wage renegotiation with the Federal Government is done, reaffirming a strike deadline of April 30 if no deal is signed.
NMA Removes Lagos Branch Chairman, Appoints Replacement
- [Premium Times] The removal took place on Saturday in Lagos during an Emergency General Meeting of the association.
Teachers in Abuja Begin Indefinite Strike On Monday
- [Premium Times] It explained that the Wike-led FCT Administration was asked to, within the seven-day ultimatum, release and implement the report of primary school teachers' outstanding entitlements.
Nigeria to Deploy 200 Special Forces to Türkiye for Training - Minister
- [Premium Times] "We have a Special Forces training agreement. Türkiye has agreed to give us 200 Special Forces training, so as soon as I return, we are sending them here for training."
ADC Remains Nigeria's Only Opposition Force Ready to Challenge, Defeat APC in 2027 - Atiku
- [This Day] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the only opposition force that was ready to challenge and defeat the "failing" All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year's general election.
JAMB Releases Second, Third Batches of 2026 UTME Results
- [Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 2026, respectively.
Nigeria, Türkiye Agree to Establish Training Base
- [Leadership] Nigerian government and Turkiye have strengthened bilateral defence partnership with an agreement to establish a training base in Nigeria.
IMF Warning - Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over 'Organised Hardship'
- [Leadership] Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing Nigeria's current economic situation as "organised hardship dressed up as reform."
Presidency Fires Back At Critics, Highlights Nigeria GDP Rise
- [Leadership] The Presidency has defended the economic performance of the Tinubu administration, citing Nigeria's position among Africa's largest economies by purchasing power parity (PPP).
NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Unverified Packages From Abroad
- [Leadership] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to receive parcels from relatives or friends living overseas. The agency noted that unsuspecting recipients risk heavy jail terms if such packages are found to contain illicit substances.
Fela's Music Catalogue Not for Sale, Remains Family Property - Femi Kuti
- [Leadership] Grammy-nominated artist Femi Kuti has clarified that the musical works of his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, remain the exclusive property of the Kuti family.
Nigeria's Banks Better Shielded From Global Shocks After Recapitalisation - IMF
- [Leadership] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria's recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, saying the stronger capital buffers are already helping to shield the financial system from mounting global shocks.
Yul Edochie Slams Igbos Dragging Fellow Kinsmen for Supporting Tinubu
- [Leadership] Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has hit out at Igbo individuals who attack their fellow kinsmen for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Banks in Regulatory, Legal Limbo Will Meet Capital Requirement - CBN
- [Leadership] Weeks after the conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, anxiety has continued to mount among customers of banks entangled in regulatory and judicial processes over the fate of their deposits. However, the Central Bank of Nigeria has allayed these fears, assuring that the affected institutions, despite their current challenges, remain adequately capitalised to meet the prescribed minimum capital requirements.
Navy Destroys Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers N600m Stolen Products
- [Leadership] The Nigerian Navy under Operation DELTA SENTINEL has destroyed illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products worth over N600 million.
After Federal Govt Appeal, Local Airlines Suspend Planned Nationwide Shutdown
- [Leadership] Local airline operators under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown following an appeal by the Federal Government over the rising cost of aviation fuel.
