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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a sweeping ban on the importation of several goods, including common medicines, food products, and household items, in a move aimed at strengthening local industries and conserving foreign exchange. The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and dated April 1, 2026, outlines 17 categories of items […]
The city of Shreveport, Louisiana, is reeling after a horrific domestic violence rampage on Sunday morning left eight children dead and several others wounded. Police have identified the gunman as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, a former member of the Louisiana Army National Guard, who was killed by law enforcement following a high-speed pursuit. Authorities described […]
International Energy Insurance Plc has reported a 700 per cent increase in its share price since 2023, attributing the surge to investor confidence driven by ongoing reforms and positioning ahead of the insurance sector recapitalisation. The company disclosed this in a statement issued after its Capital Markets Day held in Lagos, where it outlined its […]
Virgil van Dijk cemented his legendary status at Liverpool on Sunday, April 19, 2026, heading home a dramatic 100th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Everton. The match marked the first-ever Merseyside derby held at Everton’s brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium, and the Liverpool captain ensured it would be a day for the visiting […]
Manchester City have seized control of the Premier League title race following a seismic 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026. A second-half goal from Erling Haaland condemned the Gunners to their second consecutive league defeat, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side staring at a collapsing title charge while City […]
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has expressed immense pride in his nephew, Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, following his historic performance at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. The Governor commended the singer for using the global platform to project the rich cultural heritage […]
The United Arab Emirates has delivered a stinging indictment of Iran’s conduct since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, telling the United Nations Human Rights Council that Tehran’s attacks were not acts of military retaliation but a deliberate, systematic campaign against civilian life and infrastructure. Speaking before the Human Rights Council in Geneva, […]
A coalition of civil society groups and youth organisations has formally called on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to enter the 2027 presidential race, declaring him the most capable leader to pull Nigeria back from its current economic and security crisis. The Coalition for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, led by its National President, Dr Tom […]
In a move that continues to inspire his followers decades later, Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), recently recounted the story of why his wife, Pastor Faith Oyedepo, voluntarily surrendered her United States Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) shortly after their marriage. The testimony serves as a […]
The Iranian government announced on Sunday, April 19, 2026, that it has no immediate plans to send a negotiating team to Islamabad for a second round of peace talks, citing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade as an “insurmountable barrier” to diplomacy. The decision comes as a blow to international mediation efforts […]
