Good morning and welcome to your Friday news brief! Here’s a roundup of the top stories making waves across Nigeria today, April 18, 2025.
1. Tinubu Remains Engaged from Europe
Despite being abroad, President Bola Tinubu is fully involved in governing the country. His media adviser, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the president will return after the Easter holiday.
2. Rivers State Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The House of Representatives has postponed its planned meeting with Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.). The session, previously scheduled for April 17, will be held at a later date.
3. Concern Over Killings in North Central
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum raised alarm over ongoing killings in Benue and Plateau states. They described the mass burials and attacks by armed groups as a national tragedy that endangers Nigeria’s unity.
4. Military Shuts Down Illegal Refineries
In a continued effort to curb illegal oil operations, troops under Operation Delta Safe dismantled 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta over the past week.
5. CBN Warns Financial Institutions on Sanctions Compliance
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a stern directive to banks and fintechs to tighten compliance with domestic and international sanctions, or face enforcement action.
6. Power Minister Vows to Address Sector Debts
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has promised to prevent a shutdown in electricity services despite the N4 trillion debt owed to power generation companies.
7. First Lady’s Convoy Not Involved in Child’s Death – Police
The Ondo State Police Command has debunked claims that a vehicle in First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s convoy killed a 9-year-old girl in Akure, calling the reports misleading.
8. Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Avoid Nepotism
Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani advised President Tinubu to be fair and avoid nepotism in key appointments, speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today.
9. Drug Arrests in Lagos Estates
Lagos Environment Commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, announced that 20 suspected drug dealers arrested in Gowon Estate and Egbeda will be prosecuted. The arrests followed a special taskforce operation.
10. Yoruba Group Rejects Sharia in South-West
Yoruba One Voice, led by Gani Adams, has opposed the proposed introduction of Sharia law in the South-West, warning it could destabilize the region and undermine Nigeria’s diversity.
Stay informed, stay engaged. We’ll be back with more updates tomorrow morning!
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