The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed World Bank allegations about hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings. Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said media reports and commentaries suggesting that a significant portion of federation earnings was being diverted were inaccurate and misleading. The ministry clarified […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded breakthroughs in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦ 98,375 in six weeks. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller of Customs, Muhammed Tarko, disclosed this during a press conference held on April 15, 2026, at the Customs House in Yola. […]

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state for three months, beginning from April 2026. The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Onasanya said the measures were introduced to […]

FeaturesFA make decision on Lisandro Martinez red card vs Leeds – This will cause outrageby Kwadwo HemengApril 15, 2026 Manchester UnitedLisandro Martinez is shown a red card. Credit: Imago Leeds United fans will be excited after picking up a win at Old Trafford on Monday night. The Whites recorded their first league win away to […]

Conor Gallagher is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season regardless of whether they remain in the Premier League. The 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact since his mid-season move from Atletico Madrid and could be let go at the earliest opportunity. He is also believed to be on a […]

Ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission has called for collaboration among stakeholders to mitigate potential risks to the conduct of a free, fair, credible, and acceptable election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, said INEC was fully committed to delivering a credible, inclusive, […]

The Black Cats do not wish to allow the centre-forward, who is under contract until 2029, to leave easily. Signing Brobbey in a €20 million deal from Ajax last summer has been a masterstroke, and a move that has worked out well for all parties. The striker was struggling in Amsterdam and believed he would […]

US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side. Trump’s announcement comes as Washington pushes to ease hostilities following the first direct talks between the two countries in decades this week, when their ambassadors […]

The Oyo State Government has confirmed a Lassa Fever case at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The case involved a 44-year-old female who was managed at UCH and unfortunately passed away on 11 April 2026, while the Laboratory confirmation of Lassa Fever was received on 13 April 2026. In a statement by the Honourable […]

As Sudan enters the fourth year of a devastating war, there is little prospect that diplomatic efforts underway can bring relief from the unimaginable suffering of the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. “Even the one bright spot to emerge from the war, the courageous mutual aid societies that sprung up across the country to deliver assistance […]

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, have rejected the adoption of an automatic ticket for the Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara State House of Assembly seat ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries, describing it as contrary to democratic principles. The rejection was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of […]

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 2.5-kilometre road linking Aji, Isiugwu, and Ufodo communities in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, in a move aimed at improving rural connectivity and economic activity. The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Peter Ogbonna Eze, disclosed this during […]