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Abiodun Sanusi

April 19, 2026

Eight children die, two injured in fresh U.S. gun violence

Mr Bordelon said that police officers shot and killed the only suspect linked to the killings, during a chase in Bossier Parish.

U.S. gun violence
April 17, 2026

Petrobras cashes in $22 billion on oil amid backlash over renewable energy budget cut

In its 2026–2030 business plan, Petrobras slashed funding for energy transition initiatives by 20 per cent.

April 17, 2026

Over 130 civil groups demand end to Iran war 

They noted that in one month, over $100 billion has been extracted from people through rising energy costs. 

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April 17, 2026

President Tinubu signs N68.32 trillion 2026 appropriation bill, extends 2025 budget implementation

The president also extended the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

Tinubu signing the electoral bill into law
April 17, 2026

UK defence minister tells British government to focus on problems in Nigeria

Vernon Coaker, the UK’s deputy defence minister, has called on the British government to pay closer attention to Nigeria’s growing challenges.

Boko haram
April 16, 2026

Ex-Kwara APC chairman Bashir Bolarinwa declares for governorship 

He presented his letter of intent during a meeting with party stakeholders in Ilorin on Thursday.

Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa
April 16, 2026

European flights risk cancellation if U.S. blockade continues: IEA

The IEA director previously warned that the energy crisis was set to hit harder in April as oil supply constraints worsen.

Planes on tarmacs in Europe.
April 16, 2026

Court orders arrest of late Buhari’s minister, Umar-Farouq, permanent secretary over alleged $1.3 million, N746.6 million fraud

Mr Jacobs told the court that the charge was filed on December 15, 2025, but the first and second defendants could not be served.

Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq
April 16, 2026

Live Nation illegally monopolised ticketing market, jury rules in anti-trust trial

Live Nation’s stock dropped over 5% after the news broke on Wednesday.

Live Nation 
April 16, 2026

I will reverse everything Tinubu has done when I become president: Atiku

Mr Abubakar, a former ally of Mr Tinubu, joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in 2025. 

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu