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Day: April 18, 2026

Open defecation: Lagos urges banks, filling stations to allow public toilet access

The Lagos State Government has urged businesses to open their toilets to the public as part of efforts to end open defecation and improve sanitation in the state. Environment and Water Resources Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab made the appeal in a post on X on Saturday, saying filling stations, banks, eateries and other public-facing facilities should…

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Nigerians will hate you if you continue fighting opposition – Primate Ayodele to Tinubu

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to apply caution in his fight against opposition because it would breed more hatred for him from Nigerians. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele revealed that fighting the opposition the way it is…

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Mystery fire guts Ex-Abia Council chairman’s duplex, sparks arson concerns

…‘My maid banged on my door shouting “Mummy, fire!”’ — Wife recounts ordeal By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A mysterious early morning fire has damaged a duplex belonging to a former Chairman of Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Chief Ifeanyi Madu, at Umuobia Housing Estate, Olokoro axis of Umuahia. The fire, which occurred…

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Iran supreme leader says navy ‘stands ready’ to defeat US

A statement said to have been issued by Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned Saturday that Tehran’s navy was ready to defeat US forces, as the foes sparred over the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried on his Telegram channel, Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since before the start of the…

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Two candidates, parent arrested for falsifying UTME scores with AI — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent for allegedly falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results using artificial intelligence and other electronic tools. The board disclosed this on Friday while releasing the results of 632,788 candidates who sat the examination on Thursday, April 16. JAMB spokesperson,…

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NBC warns anchors against bullying guests, denying fair hearing

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters against unethical conduct by presenters and anchors, saying violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code will attract sanctions ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Friday through its Public Affairs Department, the commission said it had observed a disturbing decline in professionalism, with some…

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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz hours after reopening

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz just hours after declaring the strategic waterway open, reversing its position amid rising geopolitical tensions. According to Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, the Iranian military said in a statement that the Strait would now be placed under tighter restrictions. The military stated that “the Strait of…

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