Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, April 17

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. 2017: Tinubu’s aide, Bwala, mocks his former boss, Atiku

Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments about his intention to oust the president in the 2027 elections.Read more

2. Paying salaries, building flyovers is not an achievement, Zamfara government tells its colleagues

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has warned governors and other political office holders in the state against making routine deliveries to the people they serve as achievements worthy of appreciation.Read more

3. Alleged fraud: Court orders arrest of former minister of humanitarian affairs

Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq.Read more

4. Onanuga said Atiku’s ‘political arithmetic’ was self-serving

Bayo Onanuga, Special Advisor to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, said that Atiku Abubakar’s political mathematics regarding the rotation of power was “self-serving”.Read more

5. 2027: APC Lagos rejects demands for imposition of candidates

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos rejected claims of plans to field candidates in next year’s general elections in the state.Read more

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6. The court postponed the money laundering trial of the former electricity minister until April 23

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on alleged money laundering until April 23 to adopt a final written address.Read more

7. MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: IMF urges Nigeria and other countries to use windfall wisely and prepare for economic shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other crude oil exporting countries to ensure that funds obtained from price increases resulting from the United States-Israel-Iran conflict are put to good use to protect against similar economic shocks in the future.Read more

8. Gunmen reportedly kidnapped UTME candidates in Benue

Gunmen reportedly kidnapped 18 bus passengers along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State on Wednesday evening.Read more

9. A 30-year-old man was jailed for killing his father in Kebbi

Police on Thursday charged a 30-year-old man, Ibrahim Karaye, in court in Kebbi State for allegedly killing his father, Bahago Karaye.Read more

10. FIFA in a historic decision to introduce a half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final

FIFA has announced plans to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking a historic first for the tournament.Read more

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NES TASKS MEMBERS TO PLANTING TREES AS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATES IN ABEOKUTA Urges residents to take personal responsibility for environmental protection Tasks members to plant at least one tree each, drives climate action The President of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Abeokuta Chapter, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Adebayo Badmos, has called on professionals environmentalists and residents to take concrete actions against climate change by adopting tree planting methods and sustainable environmental practices. In a special message to mark World Environment Day 2026, Badmos stressed that protecting the environment remains a shared responsibility that cannot be left to government alone, but must be driven by deliberate individual and community actions. He noted that the annual global observance serves as a reminder of the urgent need to safeguard the environment from worsening climate conditions, pollution and ecological degradation. “This year’s celebration reminds us that protecting the environment is not the exclusive responsibility of governments and institutions; it is a collective duty that begins with individual actions,” he said. The NES President urged members of the Abeokuta chapter to set an example by planting at least one tree each in their homes, workplaces or communities, describing tree planting as a practical step towards environmental sustainability. According to him, a single tree plays a critical role in carbon sequestration, air purification, erosion control, biodiversity conservation and broader climate change mitigation efforts. It also encouraged members to document and share evidence of their tree planting activities as part of efforts to promote responsibility and inspire broader public participation in environmental management. “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now,” Badmos said, urging immediate action rather than continued delays in addressing environmental challenges. He expressed optimism that sustained efforts to plant trees would help make Abeokuta greener, Ogun State healthier and Nigeria more resilient to environmental risks. Badmos reaffirmed NES’s commitment to ongoing support, awareness creation and practical interventions aimed at promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment. He congratulated the chapter members on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to environmental protection and climate action. AND

The President of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Abeokuta Chapter, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Adebayo Badmos, …

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