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NAF Air Interdiction Eliminates Multiple Terrorists In Sambisa Forest

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Nigerian Air Force says precision airstrike in Sambisa Forest destroyed terrorist structures, neutralised fighters, and disrupted logistics networks. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated multiple terrorists in Sambisa Forest following a precision air interdiction conducted on 19 April 2026. The airstrike...

Oyedele New Finance Minister As Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Replaces Edun, Dangiwa

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

President Tinubu removes Edun and Dangiwa from cabinet, appoints Oyedele as Finance Minister and names Darma for Housing. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), with two ministers exiting the cabinet and replacements announced. According to a memo...

Bala Mohammed: Security Forces Neutralise Thousands Of Bandits In Bauchi

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Governor Bala Mohammed says security forces killed thousands of bandits in Bauchi after major coordinated offensive operations. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said commended President Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser and Security Agencies for the aggression against bandits and terrorists in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State...

Rainstorm Forces TCN Shutdown On Ikeja–Osogbo Line As Tower Collapses, Disrupts Power Transmission

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

TCN declares force majeure after rainstorm collapses transmission tower on Ikeja–Osogbo line, triggering emergency repairs and partial disruption. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm that damaged critical infrastructure along the corridor. In a statement...

NELFUND Disburses N242.4 Billion To 1.38 Million Students As Loan Scheme Expands Nationwide

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

NELFUND reports N242.4bn disbursed to over 1.3 million students, expanding access to higher education across 288 institutions. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it has so far disbursed the sum of N242.4 billion since the initiative became fully operational with the launch of its application portal on 24...

Nigeria Pushes Regional Development Commissions Toward Self-Reliant Growth At Edo Retreat

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

FG urges regional commissions to boost revenue, strengthen governance, and drive self-sustaining development beyond statutory allocations across Nigeria. The federal government has called on regional development commissions to chart a new course that will lead to growth and transformation of the different zones in the country. The call was made...

Fireworks Factory Explosion In India Kills 25

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

Deadly explosion at firecracker factory kills workers as authorities investigate cause, safety breaches, and illegal operations during closure hours. At least 25 people have been killed following a devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in southern India, an incident that has once again raised serious concerns over safety compliance within...

Federal Government Rejects Claims Of Hidden Spending, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted On Revenue Deductions

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

FG dismisses allegations of revenue diversion, insisting World Bank report was misinterpreted and deductions are legitimate fiscal allocations. The federal government has debunked recent media reports and commentaries that purport to misrepresent the findings of the latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update (NDU), particularly claims suggesting that a significant portion...

Withdraw NBC Directive Targeting Broadcasters, SERAP Tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC directive, warning it threatens press freedom and imposes unconstitutional censorship ahead of 2027 polls. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the withdrawal of a controversial directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC),...

Police Arrest Fake JAMB Coordinator In Anambra, Recover Exam Slips

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Police arrest suspected fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra, recover exam slips and documents linked to students. Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake coordinator of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, identified as Eric Nwombu, over alleged impersonation and unlawful possession of examination materials. The...