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News Update, Friday, 17/04/2026

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‎**2027: You can’t scare me, Tinubu dares Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai
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‎**‘Second term not Tinubu’s birthright’ – Atiku’s camp blasts Onanuga
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‎**Atiku, a serial loser; will recontest in 2031 – Wike
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‎**Wike slams Atiku, says 2027 presidency not available
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‎**Lagos hosts Netherlands delegation ahead investment 3.0.Summit, receives coastal protection report
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‎**Mimiko resigns from PDP
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‎**2027: Politicians must abandon do-or-die approach – Jega
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‎**FG to reintegrate 744 repentant terrorists into society
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‎**Makinde steps in to quell Oyo Assembly impeachment crisis
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‎**IG, Fayemi’s wife, others move to free 57 women from debt bondage
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‎**Aiyedatiwa asks varsities to equip students for global challenges
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‎**Osun 2027: Accord Party aspirants push for fair primaries
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‎**Nasarawa: Gov Sule names Aliyu Wadada as preferred successor
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‎**Makinde unveils committees on 25-year tourism master plan
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‎**Abiodun approves weekly day off, ₦10,000 allowance for Ogun workers
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‎**Housing deficit: Kwara acquires 132-unit federal housing estate
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‎**Alleged fraud: Court orders arrest of ex-minister Sadiya Farouq
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‎**Plateau killings: Mutfwang meets ex-govs, moves to restore peace, unity
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‎**82 irregular migrants face deportation in Lagos
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‎**Gunshots by security operatives spark panic in Plateau community
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‎**Terrorists abduct school proprietor, four farmers in Kwara
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‎**Gunmen abduct 14 JAMB candidates, others in Benue bus attack
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‎**Anglican Church leader praises Pope’s ‘courageous’ peace call amid Trump attacks
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‎** Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium supply
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‎**US expands visa ban targeting adversaries' supporters
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‎**Iran agrees to give up enriched uranium, Trump claims
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‎**Messi buys Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella
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‎**Arsenal ex-goalkeeper Manninger dies after car struck by train
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‎**Joshua gets July bout offer, to fight Fury November
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‎**Messi's longtime friend Hoyos unveiled as Inter Miami coach
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‎**Why I didn’t play for Real Madrid – Adepoju
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*****Seplat shares hits N10,000 as Heirs Energies Investment

**https://openbusinessng.com/seplat-shares-hits-n10000-as-heirs-energies-investment-drives-rally

*****Dangote, Trump, named in TIME 100 Most influential people

**https://openbusinessng.com/dangote-trump-named-in-time-100-most-influential-people

*****AXA Mansard grows by revenue 22% to N160.56bn

**https://openbusinessng.com/axa-mansard-grows-by-revenue-22-to-n160-56bn

*****Lagos 2027:GAC Chairman hints at Hamzat as Sanwo-Olu's possible

**https://openbusinessng.com/lagos-2027-gac-chairman-hints-at-hamzat-as-sanwo-olus-possible-successor

*****Presidency: 2027 will be my last attempt – Atiku

**https://franktalknow.com/presidency-2027-will-be-my-last-attempt-atiku

*****Flood Red Alert: FG Warns 33 States, Abuja as 14,000 Communities Face Disaster

**https://franktalknow.com/flood-red-alert-fg-warns-33-states-abuja-as-14000-communities-face-disaster

*****Uba Sani Approves N4.289 Billion for State, LG Pensioners

**https://franktalknow.com/uba-sani-approves-n4-289-billion-for-state-lg-pensioners

*****FUT Ilaro Makes History, Honours Abiodun, Radda, Ladoja as 8,713 Students Graduate

**https://franktalknow.com/fut-ilaro-makes-history-honours-abiodun-radda-ladoja-as-8713-students-graduate

*****Ibadan Tiktoker, Aunty Abake, Dies During Livestream

**https://franktalknow.com/ibadan-tiktoker-aunty-abake-dies-during-livestream

*****405 LGAs at risk of flooding as FG Unveils 2026 Outlook

**https://franktalknow.com/405-lgas-at-risk-of-flooding-as-fg-unveils-2026-outlook

*****Vandal nabbed for carting away safety installations on Third Mainland Bridge

**https://franktalknow.com/vandal-nabbed-for-carting-away-safety-installations-on-third-mainland-bridge

*****Nigerian Army canvasses increased South-East enlistment during Imo sensitisation visit

**https://franktalknow.com/nigerian-army-canvasses-increased-south-east-enlistment-during-imo-sensitisation-visit

*****Nigerian airlines consider shutdown over escalating Jet A1 fuel prices

**https://franktalknow.com/breaking-nigerian-airlines-consider-shutdown-over-escalating-jet-a1-fuel-prices

*****Fix insecurity fast - Afenifere to Southwest governors

**https://franktalknow.com/fix-insecurity-fast-afenifere-to-southwest-governors

*****Atiku declares 2027 as final shot at presidency

**https://franktalknow.com/atiku-declares-2027-as-final-shot-at-presidency

*****FG withdraws terrorism case against Malami, son, files arms possession charge

**https://franktalknow.com/fg-withdraws-terrorism-case-against-malami-son-files-arms-possession-charge

*****Nigeria’s debt pressure mounts as revenue constraints persist

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigerias-debt-pressure-mounts-as-revenue-constraints-persist

*****Nigerian airline operators threaten nationwide shutdown over 300% jet fuel price surge

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigerian-airline-operators-threaten-nationwide-shutdown-over-300-jet-fuel-price-surge

*****Nigeria’s oil output hits 1.8mbpd, boosting fiscal space amid reform push

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigerias-oil-output-hits-1-8mbpd-boosting-fiscal-space-amid-reform-push

*****Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.38% in March as Middle East crisis drives cost pressures

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigerias-inflation-rises-to-15-38-in-march-as-middle-east-crisis-drives-cost-pressures

*****Dividend season expectations sustain bullish momentum on NGX as index advances 1.70%

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/dividend-season-expectations-sustain-bullish-momentum-on-ngx-as-index-advances-1-70

*****Atiku declares 2027 presidential bid as final attempt, cites experience as key strength

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/atiku-declares-2027-presidential-bid-as-final-attempt-cites-experience-as-key-strength

*****Trump-Pope dispute sparks concern among African Catholics during Papal tour

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/trump-pope-dispute-sparks-concern-among-african-catholics-during-papal-tour

*****Africa Trade Insurer seeks $500mn to cushion impact of Middle East crisis

**https://globalfinancialdigest.com/africa-trade-insurer-seeks-500mn-to-cushion-impact-of-middle-east-crisis

*****Ondo State Government Set To Digitise All Laws, Partners With Law Pavilion

**https://newsnowonline.com.ng/2026/04/16/ondo-state-government-set-to-digitise-all-laws-partners-with-lawpavilion

*****CAC confirms data breach of information systems-Brand Impact Nigeria

**https://www.brandimpact.com.ng/cac-confirms-data-breach-of-information-systems

*****'Olubadan Stool not political instrument-Ogundipe

**https://newsnowonline.com.ng/2026/04/16/olubadan-stool-not-political-instrument-ogundipe-says-frail-nerves-must-not-produce-reckless-narratives

*****Airline Operators set to suspend domestic flights from April 20 over hike

**https://allcitynewsblogspot.blogspot.com/2026/04/airline-operators-set-to-suspend.html

*****NDIC Resolution of Failed Banks, Commences Process to Conclude the Liquidation of the 89 MFBs, PMB

**https://allcitynewsblogspot.blogspot.com/2026/04/ndic-resolution-of-failed-banks.html

*****Tinubu commends Zacch Adedeji, explains differences between old, new tax laws

**https://allcitynewsblogspot.blogspot.com/2026/04/tinubu-commends-zacch-adedeji-explains.html

*****Gunmen abduct Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board students, others

**https://allcitynewsblogspot.blogspot.com/2026/04/gunmen-abduct-joint-admissions-and.html