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PM News - April 29, 2026
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General
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Account -EFCC Boss
he Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola T com- Olukoyede, has disclosed that the mission conducted a six-month investigation into the founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, over susp
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I’ll Go For
Second Term” –Tinubu resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his intention to seek a sec-
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ond term in office, insisting that ris - P
ing insecurity in parts of the coun- try will not compel him to relinquish power.
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Sokoto – Badagry
resident Bola Tinubu has endorsed See pg.2 Lagos State Deputy Governor
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Highway Project P
Progres- Obafemi Hamzat as the All sives Congress (APC) consensus gover- norship candidate for the 2027 election, align- reinforcing a fast-forming political
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ment within the state’s ruling structure. ADC Crisis Deepens As Court
Wednes- The endorsement in Abuja on day, follows the earlier adoption of
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Stops INEC From Recognising Govern- Hamzat by the influential
ance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the Caretaker APC in Lagos, which unanimously backed him as its preferred candidate after a meeting in Lagos House, Marina.
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“I’M A Very
remains resolute despite mount- Continued from pg.1 ing criticism over the security Caleb Mutfwang, alongside oth- situation, describing himself as er stakeholders from the state.
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“We Saw Dollars
“So he came to my office.
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probe was triggered by intelligence Senate Approves Tinubu’s
al- you here to explain to me.
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$516M Loan For Massive Sokoto into the cleric’s domiciliary account.
His remarks drew applause “We work by intelligence, we work by petitions.
the audience at the event,Page 2 - Read →
–Badagry Highway Project was an account, a domiciliary account.
knowledged the commendation.
enhancing access to markets, some religious leaders in fraudulentPage 2 - Read →
Recognising Caretaker Congresses Nationwide Continued from pg.1
since 2019, working closely with Sanwo-Olu on key policy initiatives.
conducting parallel congresses. The endorsement also comes amid early Political observers say the sequence of con- rests with duly elected state executive the caretaker committee possessedPage 2 - Read →
of constitutional or statutory provisions. NIDCOM Raises Alarm Over Renewed Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
af- On the question of internal party portedly too scared to attend school, authorities to ramp up security in he Nigerians in Diaspora fairs, the judge held: “The law is settled while business owners are shutting flashp
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that courts will not interfere. However, T
down operations over fears of target- arrest and prosecution of those be- alarm over what it described where there is an allegation of breach ed attacks, looting and harassment.
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Calls For APC Unity
reinforced the need for cohesion within ormer senator Iyabo Obasanjo the party.
key APC stakeholders, including the 2027 governorship ticket, describedPage 3 - Read →
Fund, Proposes New Funding Streams
• Iyabo Obasanjo and Adeola Senator Abba Moro, said the trust fund was originally established to address
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I-G Orders Transfer Of
inadequate funding of the police, stress- ing that the situation has worsened with
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Officers Over Effurun Killing,
formations lacking modern equipment to effectively combat crimes such as
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Vows Disciplinary Action
kidnapping.
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T Deputy President of the Senate,
immediate transfer of the officer munition.
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Lagos Housing Crisis Pushes Residents To The Brink
agos is fast becoming a city where many workers can earn a liv- Urban renewal efforts have also raised difficult questions.
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“Which country? The Ibadan Summit, Opposition Politics And 2027
“What other country do you think I could possibly be talking about?
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Is Winning The Early Game
Long before the endorsements became public, Hamzat had em- barked on a series of consultations, an essential phase in Lagos’ political culture.
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Says Arukwe
ollywood actor uzor arukwe has revealed that his decision to pursue a career in acting was initially met with resistance from N his family, particularly his father.
omoni oboli, said his father is yet to fully accept his chosen profession.Page 6 - Read →
4th Album “M$NEY”
frobeats star Asake has announced plans to release his fourth studio album titled M$NEY on May 1.
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Chris Brown Welcomes Fourth Child
merican singer Chris Brown has welcomed his fourth A child with influencer Jada Wallace.
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“CONGRATULATIONS!!! He’s
just perfect!
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Says Monogamy Is Difficult
enegalese-american singer “my life was much easier when s akon has stirred fresh con- i had multiple women around me.
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Phyna Names Nigerian Artist She Has A Crush On
igerian reality TV Lay attractive, she is un- N star Ijeoma Jo- sure about the prospects of a serious relationship sephina Otabor, popu- with him.
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Crisis Escalate
he Associa- he management of Obafemi tion of Nsukka T Awolowo University (OAU), Professors at T Ile-Ife, Osun State, has declared the University of Ni- a three-week mid-semester break fol- geria Nsukka (UNN) lowing viole
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Astonishing Story Of LAUTECH In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of UNN,
“We are in a period of more noise Prof.
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Overall Best Graduating Student his contributions to national development.
icy has been severed,” Soludo said.
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Accreditation For 17 Programmes Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga rose from
acknowledge what a modest background to emerge as the helped one’s jour- Overall Best Graduating Student of ney is neither prop- Ladoke Akintola University of Technol- aganda nor mis- ogy (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, in 2026.
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His remarks, however, sparked mixed P
degree programmes it presented to the terim status.
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World Cup Stage
•Mane adio Mané is once again set At club level, Mané has main- helped sustain attacking momentum.
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Arsenal Season Ticket another FIFA World Cup campaign, The Senegal international has re- to guide younger players, offering
with expectations firmly on the corded nine goals and five assists in 21 direction and stability while main- experienced forward to inspire the appearances, underlining his continued taining a high work rate and intensit
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If Osimhen Completes nation on football’s biggest stage. importance in the attacking third and The partnership between Mané
Widely regarded as one of Africa’s his ability to deliver in key matches.
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linking the prolific forward FIFA, CAF Agree On
Africa Cup of Nations triumph in with a switch to Arsenal FC.
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2027 AFCON Dates I go be season ticket holder.
helped secure a second continental God punish devil,” he wrote.
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Europe, with scouts from top clubs W
approved the dates for the Osimhen’s performances have This edition will be the first time proach throughout the tournament.
June 19 to July 17, 2027. regarding venues, qualification format,Page 8