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Latest News from Thursday, April 16th, 2026
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Lagos Receives 24 New Train Cars for Red Line
Lagos State has taken delivery of a new set of 24-car trains to boost operations on the Lagos Red Line, as the government moves to ease pressure on public transport in Africa’s most populous city.
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PLAC, NASS Convene Town Hall on Constitution Amendment Bills
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, in partnership with the National Assembly’s Constitution Review Committee, on Thursday held a town hall on proposed Constitution Amendment Bills, aimed at deepening democratic reforms ahead of legislative voting.
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Lagos APC Denies Imposition Plot, Calls Claims False
The All-Progressives Congress in Lagos has rejected claims of a plot to impose candidates ahead of upcoming legislative elections, describing the reports as “malicious falsehoods.”
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Fashola Hosts Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat, APC Leaders on Consultation Visit
Former Minister of Works and Housing and former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, on Thursday received Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders during an official consultation visit.
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Nigeria Oil Revenue Set to Rise as Crude Tops $113, Above Brent’s $96
Nigeria is set for higher oil revenue as crude prices surge above global benchmarks, with local grades trading around $113 per barrel compared to Brent at about $96.
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FG Signs BASA Deal With Morocco to Boost Flights, Tourism
The Federal Government has signed a revised Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Morocco to strengthen aviation ties, expand flight operations and boost tourism between both countries.
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JAMB Ready for 2026 UTME, 2.2 Million Candidates Set Nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it is fully ready to conduct the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, with over 2.2 million candidates expected nationwide.
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Police Foil Bomb Plot on Government Facilities in Ondo, Arrest Six
The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has foiled an attempt by suspected criminals to bomb government facilities, arresting six suspects during the operation.
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World Athletics Blocks Ofili’s Switch to Turkey
World Athletics has rejected a request by Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili to change her nationality to Turkey, dealing a major blow to her planned switch ahead of future international competitions.
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Nigeria Warns of Flood Risk in Lagos, 32 Other States After Heavy Rains
Residents of Lagos State are being urged to prepare for possible flooding after heavy rainfall hit parts of the city, as the Federal Government warned that the state is among those at high risk this year.
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South Africa’s Malema Jailed Five Years Over Gun Charges
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle during a political rally in 2018, in a case that could affect his political future.
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Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Soaring Jet Fuel Prices
There’s growing tension in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
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Alia Orders Crackdown on Terrorist Camps in Benue
Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to launch operations against armed groups in forested areas of Benue State.
