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Politics

April 18, 2026

Osun LG Funds Row: APC Blasts Adeleke Over ‘Salary Sabotage’, Alleges Withholding

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of being responsible for the non-payment of salaries and allowances of local government workers, alleging that he deliberately withheld critical financial documents needed to process

Finance

April 17, 2026

Tinubu signs N68.32trn 2026 budget, extends 2025 implementation

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total expenditure of N68.32 trillion, while also extending the implementation of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. The development was confirmed in a

Politics

April 17, 2026

Strait of Hormuz reopens as Iran announces ceasefire measure

Iran has announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, following a ceasefire linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the decision was part of measures tied to

Sports

April 17, 2026

Popular sports journalist Temisan Okomi dies

LAGOS — Popular Nigerian sports broadcast journalist, Temisan Okomi, is dead. The news of his passing was confirmed on Friday by News Central journalist, Olawale Adigun, in a post shared on X. “The worst way to go into

Business

April 17, 2026

Airtel suspends airtime, data borrowing services

Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, citing the need to align with evolving regulatory and operational requirements. The telecom operator disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Corporate

Judiciary Security

April 17, 2026

OFFA ROBBERY: DRAMA AS KWARA SLAMS 20-COUNT CRIMINAL CHARGES ON SARAKI, AHMED

The Kwara State Government has ignited fresh political and legal fireworks with the filing of a 20-count criminal charge against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and ex-Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, over their alleged links to the deadly 2018 Offa robbery. Also

Osun LG Funds Row: APC Blasts Adeleke Over ‘Salary Sabotage’, Alleges Withholding

Tinubu signs N68.32trn 2026 budget, extends 2025 implementation

Strait of Hormuz reopens as Iran announces ceasefire measure

Popular sports journalist Temisan Okomi dies

Airtel suspends airtime, data borrowing services

OFFA ROBBERY: DRAMA AS KWARA SLAMS 20-COUNT CRIMINAL CHARGES ON SARAKI, AHMED

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

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Kwara Revenue Workers Lament Poor Welfare, Stagnant Salaries

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