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Two Collapsed, 15 Injured During Ikenga Ugochinyere’s Rally In Imo State

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  At least two persons on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, collapsed while about 15 were seriously injured during a political rally in Ntueke, Ideato South local government area of Imo State after security operatives allegedly fired tear gas to disperse the people. The incident happened during a rally by the lawmaker representing Ideato federal constituency, Hon Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu, popularly known as Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo at Ntueke, when security operatives stormed the scheduled venue and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and people scattered across different areas. Already, the lawmaker has warned that irrespective of the number of intimidations, the Acton Peoples Party (APP) will hold 18 more rallies across Ideato North and South local government areas. Further, Ugochinyere called on the Chief of Army Staff, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director of the Department of Security Services to unmask and discipline all the operatives involved in the disruption of the...
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Labour Party Elects Nenadi Usman As First Female Chairman

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  Senator Nenadi Usman was on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, elected as National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) at its national convention in Umuahia, Abia State. Her election makes her the first elected woman to lead a registered political party in Nigeria. She had previously led the party as chairman of a National Caretaker Committee. Usman’s journey to the top began on September 4, 2024, when she was appointed to head the party’s National Caretaker Committee at a NEC meeting in Umuahia. The appointment followed a leadership vacuum created by the expiration of the former executive’s tenure, a period that sparked intense legal and political disputes. The former Finance Minister guided the party through months of litigation that ended in her favour at the appellate court. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognized her as Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee on January 30, 2026, after a Federal High Court judgment of January 21, 2026, affirmed her leadership. T...
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“How Solomon Akiyesi Died” — Family

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  Fresh details have emerged regarding the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi, who reportedly passed away in Abuja on Monday. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, who spoke with the actor’s daughter, revealed that the late thespian complained of sharp chest pains on Sunday night. According to the family, Akiyesi was rushed to a hospital where he was diagnosed with an ulcer and prescribed medication. He reportedly returned home to rest but failed to wake up the following morning. His wife reportedly discovered his unresponsive body at about 4:00 AM on Monday when she attempted to wake him up. The 66-year-old actor, a native of Edo State, was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, with a career spanning over two decades and more than 100 movie credits. Colleagues have described his passing as a major blow to the industry. Actress Celestina Dovigalle, in her tribute, described the late producer as a versatile professio...
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House Of Representatives Approve Tinubu’s $516 Million Loan Request

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  The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow ($516,333,007) five hundred and sixteen million, three hundred and thirty-three thousand, seven US dollars in syndicated financing from Deutsche Bank AG. They approved it during the plenary on Tuesday in Abuja after the presentation of a report by the deputy chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debts Management, Abdullahi Rasheed. The money is expected to fund the construction of sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. President Tinubu wrote to the lawmakers, seeking a   $516.3 million loan from Deutsche Bank to support the construction of the road. The  president said the loan, to be sourced from a   syndicated financing facility by Deutsche Bank, will fund sections 1, 1A, and 1B of the project, which covers about 120 kilometres. Tinubu requested a resolution  in line with Sections 16 and 21 of the Debt Management Office (Establishment) Act, 2011, to...
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Accused Gunman Charged With Attempting To Assassinate Trump

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  A  man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in court Monday with trying to assassinate the Republican president. Cole Allen, 31, faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to kill Trump during the White House Correspondents Association dinner at a hotel in the capital. Allen, who wore a blue jumpsuit, was also charged with two firearms crimes. He did not enter a plea at the hearing in a federal court and was detained, pending his next court appearance. Prosecutors told the Washington court that Allen was carrying a pump-action shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol and three knives when he tried to break through security at the Hilton, where the annual WHCA dinner has taken place for decades. Several shots were fired before Allen was subdued in a chaotic encounter near a checkpoint. Allen never got close to Trump or the other guests attending the large-scale dinner event on a lower f...
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Opay Leads Conversation On Africa’s Next Financial Frontier At BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026

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  Leading financial technology company in Nigeria, OPay took center stage as the Headline Sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy,” brought together key players across the financial ecosystem to discuss the future of fintech on the continent. As part of its strong participation, OPay’s COO/CTO, Dotun Daniel Adekunle, delivered a powerful keynote presentation titled “Payments are solved. The next frontier is different.” In his address, he challenged the industry to move beyond payment services and focus on building smarter financial systems that truly improve people’s lives. He emphasized that while access to payments has improved across Africa, the real opportunity now lies in using data, intelligence, and strong infrastructure to drive financial progress for users. He highlighted...
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Technician Dies During Stage Construction For Shakira’s Upcoming Concert In Brazil

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  A  technician has died following a structural accident during the construction of the stage for Shakira’s upcoming concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The incident occurred on Monday, while crews were preparing for the massive free concert scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Emergency services were called to the scene after the worker sustained severe injuries caused by a failure in a lifting system. “Unfortunately, the technician passed away in hospital,” concert organiser, Bonus Track, confirmed in an official statement. Witnesses at the site described a scene of confusion as the structure collapsed. Resident, Antonio Marcos Ferreira dos Santos, reported seeing people rush to the scene to help pull the victim from underneath the metal framework. Crews have been working for several weeks on the venue, which is expected to host over one million attendees. The show is part of the singer’s record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. This tragedy ma...
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