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PM News - April 21, 2026
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Back At Atiku
www.pmnewsnigeria.com TUeSday, 21 aPRIL, 2026 • Atiku • Jonathan
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reshuffle of the Federal P
Executive Council, lead- ing to the exit of two ministers and the elevation of a new fi- nance chief as part of efforts to strengthen economic management.
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Bail Hearing To June ruled out extending the fragile
P ceasefire between the United loom- States and Iran beyond its ing deadline, signalling a poten- tial return to military confronta- tion if ongoing negotiations fail.
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FG Fights Back, Reveals Major
ormer Kaduna State governor, poned ruling on El-Rufai’s bail request to the first Nasir El-Rufai, will remain in the
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The former governor was arraigned on Military Victories Across
Practices and Other Related Offences April 13 on an amended nine-count charge Commission (ICPC) until June, following bordering on alleged fraud and abuse of office the ad-journment of his bail applica- filed by the Inde
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tion by the Kaduna State High Court. Nigeria’s Troubled Regions
and Other Related Offences Commission.
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Treason Trial: FG Files Charges Against Six Continued from pg.1 Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.
The Presidency noted that the Musa Dangiwa, will exit the cabinet, decision was taken in line with the
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with Muttaqha Rabe Darma named as Over Alleged Coup Plot To Unseat Tinubu
constitutional powers vested in the ministerial nominee and designate for President under Sections 147 and 148 the ministry, subject to confirmation.
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T pleted on or before April 23, 2026.
their service and wished them well in formal banking channels.
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had strong incentives to reach a deal, Trump Rejects Victories Across Nigeria’s Troubled Regions
“incred- describing its citizens as Continued from pg.1 ible” but criticising the country’s on Wednesday evening, has provided leadership as “tough” and hostile.
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“Must It Be 100 Years To Be President?”
insurgents and dismantling criminal networks.
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Jonathan Fires Back At Atiku man Bayo Onanuga, public perception din Kai foiled attempted attacks by Boko Haram
often overlooks these achievements, and ISWAP insurgents, neutralising fighters focusing instead on isolated incidents.
the Economic Community of West Speaking on Monday at the 2025 lenges, his administration delivered results, “In Kogi State, troops destroyed a suspected ernment Area, securing the victims, in-Page 2 - Read →
ical actors and civil society Opposition Bloc Backs Tinubu,
A organisations has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, declaring that Nige- ria’s opposition “has lost direction”
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ahead of the 2027 general elections. Declares Rivals “Directionless”
The position was contained in a communiqué issued on 20 April 2026 after a one day strategic meeting in Abuja under the banner of the figures of prioritising personal am - It listed “opposing individual ambi- Pan Nigeria
“politicians desperate for power and tration to win seamlessly in 2027 involving over 500 organisations.Page 3 - Read →
Presents Credentials In New York
Ibrahim presented his Letter of Nigeria has formally taken its his status as Nigeria’s Permanent Credence on Monday at the UN seat at the United Nations fol Representative Extraordinary and - headquarters, where he was r
Secretary-General António Gu- Speaking after the presentation, ator Jimoh Ibrahim as the coun-Page 3 - Read →
•CBN, NCC
terres.
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CBN, NCC Launch Joint Offensive
confront what he described as “genera- tional problems” affecting the country.
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Against SIM-Linked Fraud
The envoy also called for greater collaboration from the international The Central Bank of Nigeria and the On his part, NCC Executive Vice community, urging member states Nigerian Communications Commission Chairman Aminu
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2026 UTME: JAMB Publishes April 20 interest, stressing the urgency of stronger “This ensures that our financial servic -
regulatory alignment as digital transac- es industry is better equipped with timely tions expand.
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Results In Ongoing Batch Release “This MoU is not merely an ad - combat e-fraud, particularly those per-
ministrative document; it is a practical petrated using phone numbers,” he said.
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A Nation Trapped By Unsafe Roads, Unchecked Highway Terror
function properly when its highways are unsafe.
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Celebrating Our Military’s Heroic Actions Across Multiple Theatres
Still in Plateau, troops of Operation Safe Haven reported the ome Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to crit- icise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in S of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area
Bayo onanUga suspected poisoning of nine cattle in Rakum Village, Kassa DistrictPage 4 - Read →
In Cross River
operatives mandated to deploy all unmen have abducted no In a statement issued by the Zonal available tactical and intelligence fewer than 15 passengers Public Relations Officer, Jefferson G resources to the rescue missi
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Troops Smash Bandit Camps, Kill Scores In Bauchi
would adopt strict surveillance mech- anisms, intelligence-led monitoring, and verification of activities in markets, motor parks and other public spaces.
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T are aimed at preventing ungov-
destroyed their camps in coordi- bility and operational capability,” he said.
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Police Nab
Suspect, Recover Firearms olice in Cross River State have led to the recovery of two locally arrested a 60-year-old man made long guns concealed on the P suspected of trafficking illegal suspect.
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‘I Did My Best’: Jonathan
Atiku, who is seeking the presiden- tial ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, had also downplayed the political strength of other aspirants, includ-
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ing Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi and Fires Back At Atiku
Rabiu Kwankwaso, describing their influence as largely regional.
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Tells Atiku Abubakar To
Confusion has continued to trail have approached Amaechi regarding Prime Time on ARISE Television, a recent meeting between Peter Obi Quit Presidential Race a possible step-down arrangement in Umeh said the meeting shoul
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2027: ‘Kano Will Reject
divisions and undermine cohesion ahead of the next election cycle.
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Kwankwaso’ – Asari Dokubo will have a bloody nose, and the party will suffer,” he said.
the New Nigeria People’s Party and momentum ahead of 2027.
ToLULoPe oKe Kwankwaso’s recent exit from counter-mobilisation already gainingPage 6 - Read →
Talks Loom As Ceasefire Nears Expiration
hammad Baqer Qalibaf accused the ensions between the Unit - Trump administration of using the ed States and Iran have
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blockade to “turn the negotiating T
reached a critical junc- table into a table of submission.” ture as a fragile two-week cease- This sentiment was echoed by fire approaches its final hours.
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Cargo Ship leadership transition, with
A Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook set to step down after 15 years, handing over to hardware chief John operation where a guided-missile Tensions between the United States Ternus.
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Singer D4vd Pleads Not Guilty In Teen Girl Murder Case
Military footage released by the oil markets while heightening the risk prevent exposure that could have damaged merican singer David Anthony Pentagon detailed a high-stakes of miscalculation.
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Cup Dream
hen Erling Haaland business on the international stage.
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at San Siro after help- W Season So Far Physically, Haaland continues to
ability remains his most defining trait, finishing, intelligent positioning or ing to seal Norway’s Erling Haaland has once again pro- stand out as one of the most difficult for - with a sharp instinct for positioning an
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who all have eight goals apiece. Alone, Doubtful for Arsenal Clash
Few players in world football According to a statement released via command attention like Haaland.
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A imum caution to reduce the risk of further
Norway once again find themselves la Lookman, for their crucial UEFA injury, prompting the decision to keep the relying heavily on their most domi- Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.
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Team Nigeria Commences World Relays Preparations as Camp Opens in Lagos comes a test of how effectively they can
supply him, support him and unlock the eam Nigeria’s preparation for the Nathaniel and Emmanuel Ojeli.
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T Beyond his individual brilliance,
event, Jenifer Chukwuka, Mir- pionship officially begins today out run from Femi Adekoya, who Haaland also carries psychological as the national camp opens in Lagos acle Ezechukwu, Rosemary clocked 50.28 seconds to win,
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•Team Nigeria
Adegoke, James Taiwo Emmanuel, livered impressive performances at way and performances on the centre of that ambition stands Haaland, Chidera Ezeakor and Tejire Godwin.
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