Latest News from Friday, April 17th, 2026

The African Democratic Congress says Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be prepared for a tough challenge in the 2027 elections.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is pushing back against fresh claims tying him to the 2018 Offa robbery.

The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open to commercial shipping, according to Iran’s Foreign Minister, amid a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Joseph Aoun says a ceasefire is essential for advancing negotiations with Israel as the country enters a critical phase.

Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi says his experience in governance and infrastructure development positions him to address Nigeria’s challenges as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget of ₦68.32 trillion.

The Federal Government has appealed to airline operators to exercise restraint over planned increases in airfares or suspension of flight operations following a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices.

The Federal Ministry of Education says it has fully automated the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials, shifting all applications to an online platform as part of efforts to improve transparency and service delivery.

A High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over alleged fraud involving social intervention funds.

Nigeria has no immediate plans to seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun.

MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its popular airtime and data lending service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).