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PM News - April 17, 2026
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General
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• As Ndlea Secures 974 Convictions In Three Months
he National Drug Law Enforce- sive crackdown by the anti-narcotics is that of Italy-based businessman agency, with 899 male offenders and ment Agency (NDLEA) has “Oba- Adegbite Solomon, alias T 75 females sentenced acros
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2026 Budget, Extends
resident Bola Tinubu has vicing.
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trillion, while also approving jects under the Development Fund. 2025 Spending
an extension of the 2025 budget im - With capital expenditure ac- plementation period to June 30, 2026.
April 1, outlines key spending the administration’s continuedPage 1 - Read →
US Naval Blockade On Iran
resident Donald Trump took to Truth Social Friday afternoon to P announce a major breakthrough in the West Asian energy crisis, declaring the Strait of Hormuz “com- pletely open and ready for business.” The news sent glo
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IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE,”
government describes as a balance be- Trump wrote.
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Ceasefire Sends Oil Prices Crashing SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY
servicing debt and funding critical in- IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS vestments aimed at boosting produc- ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED.” The “naval blockade” refers to the tivity and improving living standards.
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Flight Suspension Nationwide
“Securing 974 convictions in just three months is a testament to the national economy, disrupt critical he Federal Government has relentless spirit of our officers and the mobility and logistics networks, erode appealed
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thinning patience of the Nigerian state T
public confidence, and undermine the to exercise restraint in raising • Keyamo toward drug merchants,” Marwa said.
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Refinery Discharge Point Need For IMF
intelligence, according to op- erational report of the Nigerian Assistance Army seen on Friday in Abuja.
a vessel supplying crude 9 Brigade in conjunction with a session involving African fi - to steer the economy, instead ofPage 3 - Read →
I Can Solve Nigeria’s
anchored on domestic reforms vulnerable African economies, rather than external borrowing.
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He explained that policy changes tinue around a proposed 50 bil - Problems –Amaechi
introduced over the past two years lion dollar assistance package.
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Lawma Intensifies Crackdown In Alimosho, Arrests Offenders, Seals Properties
the Nigerian problem,” he said.
engaging only LAWMA-accredited collaboration with communities to waste at the Ikotun-Egbe roundabout undeveloped plot as an illegal dump- ness to tackle Nigeria’s pressingPage 3 - Read →
Nigerians Deserve Better Than This Telecom Service Mess
cross Nigeria today, one complaint is becoming louder by the day: mobile network service Regulation also plays a role.
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well for you or for them. With Love To Waziri for your efforts from time to time over the last 36 years, since I have
You are a respected democrat and not a lawless anarchist who known you.
quietly and allows you to get away with it, I will not. Both the late President Muhammadu Buhari and Tinubu housed The only reason you cannot answer VP Shettima is because youPage 4 - Read →
Intercepts N98m Contraband
he Nigeria Customs Service He noted that among the early petrol was intercepted in April (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba seizures was a consignment of along the Ganye–Toungo high - T Command, has recorded a 43 jumbo sacks of used
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Assault On Personnel
he Nigeria Hotel As- T he Federal Road Safety culprits face legal consequences.
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T (NHA) has signalled
tioned motorists and the explained that the confrontation tors who attacked the officers.
around the world, and na- penalties and may be shut down as lowed to ensure justice is servedPage 5 - Read →
Prostate Enlargement
Despite his condition, the 80-year-old expressed his gratitude to God for keep- ing him alive, adding that his condition has improved.
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‘Prophecy’ On 2027 Election God because I’m getting
better now.
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For ‘Paid Husband’ Plan
Nollywood actor Damola Olatun- Marriage is a decision that requires special needs in Nigeria, not- ji has called out Apostle Chibuzor full, informed consent from both ing that they deserve protec- over his plan to marry
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Iyabo Ojo’s
appreciation to the audience for their continued support towards ‘Return Of Arinzo’ the success of the movie.
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Spot At Box Office
just winning; it’s making history as the number one film for two Iyabo Ojo’s latest movie, consecutive weekends.
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Foreign Entertainment
sponded to reports of a strong S singer D4vd has been odour coming from the vehicle.
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U The Los Angeles County Med-
murdering a teenage girl ical Examiner said the body was who went missing last year, ac- severely decomposed, adding cording to police in Los Angeles.
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D4vd Arrested investigations still ongoing.
was taken into custody and is Officials also said the re- being held without bail.
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Over Alleged Authorities had earlier treated
D4vd, whose real name is David the matter as a death investigation Anthony Burke, had been under while gathering evidence, and a grand jury investigation over judge later ordered the sealing of the death of 14-year-old C
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Investigators had previously Murder Of
were discovered in September identified D4vd as a “target” 2025 inside a Tesla linked to him.
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track Romantic Homicide, had Missing
ment in a case that has been reportedly been cooperating with under investigation for months.
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Teenager away from home. Her remains
sional fallout, including can- were later found at a Hollywood celled tour dates and the tow yard after authorities re- loss of brand partnerships.
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Hamilton Confirm Relationship
im Kardashian has gone Insta- gram official with Formula 1 K star Lewis Hamilton after shar - ing intimate photos from their week - end at the Coachella Music Festival.
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MGM Confirms Return Of James Bond Franchise 2026. Photo: Monica Schipper/ ve Rogers, alongside Chris
Getty Images for CinemaCon.
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Valenti added that the studio is fo - Victoria Beckham Finally Addresses Feud With Son Brooklyn
on the role of James Bond in the next cused on assembling a strong creative phase of the long-running spy franchise.
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•Neymar Jr.
of the sport, including the cred- ürkiye will appeal World ibility of national representation Athletics’ decision to block T and the need for countries to invest Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofi - in developing their own ath
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Unfit Neymar Jr:
It warned that allowing the transfers case set to be heard before the Court would incentivise nationality changes of Arbitration for Sport, (CAS) driven primarily by financial consider - The move follows Thursday’s rulin
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Brazil’s Cult Hero Or
fer allegiance from NGR to TUR ation to switch Ofili’s nationality from is not approved,” the panel stated.
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competitions, including the Olympic Needless Luggage journalist Kayon Raynor, Turkish
Games and World Championships, authorities are already preparing although they remain free to compete a legal challenge to the decision.
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In Seleção Squad to welcome Ofili back, with its pres -
of 11 athletes, and they will also take ident, Tonobok Okowa, calling for the appeal to the Court of Arbitration unity and support around the athlete.
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For The World Cup?
that what she needs most is “love, sup- nated recruitment strategy involving port, encouragement and more love”.
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cans: Jaydon Hibbert, Rajindra Camp - A
tirely would be reckless.
excessive physical strain However, his season has largely disrupting his rhythm, consistencyPage 8