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The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Ogun State Area Unit, on Sunday criticized Governor Dapo Abiodun’s plan to return public schools to their original owners, describing the move as discriminatory and harmful to public education.. The group, in a statement released on April 12, 2026 and signed by its Emir, AbdulFatah Akanni Adigun, condemned the governor’s statement allegedly made on …

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has turned to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing pressing national concerns and changing political realities. The former presidential candidate, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, attributed his decision to worsening insecurity, rising costs of living and “shrinking democratic space.” Hayatu-Deen, who is taking part in the …

Speaking from Beirut, where he witnessed firsthand the attacks on Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in that country Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar, said that according to the latest figures from the Lebanese Ministry of Health about 300 people died in the attack – one of the highest death tolls in a single day since the return of large-scale hostilities …

Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel on Monday, April 13, 2026, as the US Navy prepared to block shipping to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz. The move is expected to limit Iranian oil exports, after the United States and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the ongoing war in the Middle East. Brent crude …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in collaboration with its air component have clarified that they have neutralized the terrorists’ logistics hub and their enclave in Jilli village, Gubio Local Government Area of ​​Borno State. This is contrary to some reports that many civilian casualties were recorded. In a press …

The Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has strongly criticized the World Bank over its latest call to increase fuel and food imports into the country. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, described the proposal as “deeply disturbing” and “fundamentally out of sync” with Nigeria’s economic recovery trajectory. “As Nigeria …

Several Super Eagles stars once again showed their class across Europe over the weekend, from Jerome Akor in Spanish La Liga to Maduka Okoye in Italian Serie A and Moses Simon in French Ligue 1. 5.Frank Onyeka The Super Eagles pulled off a decent turnaround as Coventry City all but booked promotion to the Premier League after a 26-year absence. …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. ‘Probe worth ₦2.9 billion missing in Communications Satellite, Nuclear Regulatory Agency’, SERAP tells Tinubu The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Management of Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian …

A public affairs analyst and development consultant, Oluwafemi, has described calls for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as premature, urging for due process to be respected. In a statement he signed, Oluwafemi said that while accountability is vital, calls for his resignation must be based on verifiable violations and …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N1.36 trillion at the close of trading last week. This follows a growth in market value to N131.1 trillion from N129.8 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated by 1.03% closed the week at 203,770.43 points, up from 201,698.89 points recorded in the previous week. The market …