Saturday, April 18, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

April 17, 2026

U.S. blockade to “remain in full force” despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, says Trump

Oil prices, which had soared as high as $111 per barrel, fell to $89 on Friday.

U.S. President Donald
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

Global oil prices fall as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz 

The Strait of Hormuz reopened after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

Strait of Hormuz
April 17, 2026

Keyamo begs airlines not to suspend flights as jet fuel costs N3,300 per litre

Such a move, Mr Keyamo said, could reverse the gains achieved by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope reforms in the aviation sector.

AIRLINES LOGOS
April 16, 2026

U.S.-based doctor charged with killing patient after removing liver instead of spleen during surgery

The surgeon defended his actions, claiming that the spleen aneurysm ruptured, resulting in severe bleeding.

Doctors performing surgery
April 16, 2026

Ulster University announces plan to sack 450 workers

With approximately 3,100 staff, Ulster University has campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Londonderry, and a fourth one in Qatar.

Ulster University
April 14, 2026

Biden weaponised U.S. law to prosecute anti-abortion activists: Justice Department

The Justice Department found that Mr Biden’s administration was partial against pro-life activists.

Biden with Trump
April 14, 2026

Swalwell, Gonzalez to resign from U.S. Congress over sexual assault allegations

Mr Swalwell, 45, seeking to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in California, announced his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the governorship election on Monday.

Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales
April 13, 2026

Lafarge Cement CEO Bruno Lafont, eight staffers found guilty of financing terrorist groups like Islamic State

The money, Lafarge claimed, was to ensure that the cement plant ran smoothly without any disruptions.

Bruno Lafont
April 11, 2026

IBM to pay $17 million over discriminatory DEI practices Trump declared illegal

The government also alleged that IBM adjusted interview criteria based on race or sex.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)