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FG bans importation of cement, poultry foods, pharmaceutical products

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The Federal G overnment has banned the importation of poultry foods, cement, pharmaceutical and agricultural products from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. According to a circular by the Federal Ministry of Finance, signed by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, dated April 1, 2026, and seen by TheCable, the products are part of 17 items on a revised import prohibition list. “Import Prohibition list (Trade), applicable only to certain goods originating from non-ECOWAS member states. It consists of 17 items,” the circular read.  The revised import prohibition list is part of the 2026 fiscal policy measures (FPM) and tariff amendments. “In addition, a grace period of ninety (90) days, commencing from the effective date of implementation of this circular, i.e., April 1, 2026, shall be granted to all importers who had opened Form ‘M’ and must have entered into irrevocable trade agreement before the coming into effect of this circular, to process a...
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Attempt to gag broadcasters: Atiku, SERAP, Amnesty Int’l slam NBC

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*Finalising NBC’s order, attempt to muzzle media – Atiku *Calls it pre-election censorship *Withdraw NBC’s ‘unlawful’ order on broadcasters, SERAP tells Tinubu *Amnesty to NBC: You can’t dictate to journalists Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and Amnesty International have kicked against recent directives given broadcasters by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, on how to do their jobs. Recall that the NBC had in formal notice issued on April 17, 2026, citing a rise in breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, warned stations against actions such as expressing “personal opinions,” allegedly intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality. The commission also warned that as Nigeria enters a critical electoral period, the airwaves must not be used to propagate misinformation.  But while Atiku described the notice as an attempt to stifle free expression and silence dissent in the media, SERAP argued the n...
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Stop bloodshed, kidnappings now, Bishops tell FG

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*Demand urgent action on insecurity, hunger, hardship *Say Nigeria sliding into deeper crisis Bishops of  the Kwara Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), have called on the Federal Government to urgently halt the rising wave of bloodshed, kidnappings and economic hardship across the country, warning that Nigeria is sliding into a deeper crisis. The call was made by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sunday Timothy Adewole, during the 1st Session of the 18th Synod held at Christ the King Anglican Church, Geri-Alimi, Ilorin. Adewole decried the worsening insecurity in both southern and northern parts of Kwara State and across the country, stressing that government must rise to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property. He described the killing of 162 persons in Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area as a tragic reminder of the nation’s fragile security situation, noting that many of the victims were reportedly targeted for rejec...
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Poor power supply: Consumers file 700,272 complaints

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Electricity consumers lodged 700,272 complaints against power sector operators in 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed. The figure represents a 40.8 per cent decline from the 1,183,198 complaints recorded in 2024. Data released by the commission for the four quarters of 2025 indicate that customers' grievances were largely driven by issues such as metering, poor power supply and illegal disconnections, among others. Port Harcourt DisCo recorded the highest number of complaints at 140,320, followed by Ibadan DisCo with 126,082 and Kano DisCo with 100,566. A quarterly breakdown shows that complaints stood at 254,404 in the first quarter, dropped to 227,267 in the second quarter, declined further to 159,623 in the third quarter, and fell sharply to 58,978 in the fourth quarter. Poor power supply persists Despite the decline in complaints, power supply challenges persist. Checks by Vanguard showed that load allocation to the 11 distribution companie...
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Why I dumped PDP for APC — Shekarau

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  Ibrahim Shekarau FORMER Kano State  Governor and Senator, Ibrahim Shekarau, has stated that he left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing dissatisfaction with the PDP’s internal strife. Shekarau disclosed the decision while addressing supporters at his Mundubawa residence in Kano, where he explained that the move followed careful consideration of several political options. “We took the decision after wide deliberations and weighing several options, including joining the APC after realising that the PDP is facing so many challenges,” he said. He dismissed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as an alternative, describing it as a party driven by personal interests and still struggling to establish itself. “We cannot align with ADC, a party filled with people of personal interests and struggling to gain its feet,” he added.The former governor urged his supporters to formally resign their membership of the PDP at the ward level a...
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Inexperience behind Nigeria’s leadership failures — Atiku

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Atiku Abubakar FORMER Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has defended his renewed presidential ambition ahead of 2027, arguing that Nigeria’s leadership crisis stems largely from inexperience at the highest level of governance. He stated this in an interview on Arise Television.  Atiku, who has been aspiring for the presidency since 1993, said his experience as a former Vice President and ex-military governor sets him apart from President Bola Tinubu. He maintained that the country needs tested leadership to navigate its challenges. Atiku said the party would work towards consensus in the selection of candidate. Asked if he would step down for Mr. Peter Obi. Atiku said he would do so if Obi emerged winner of the primaries. Asked why Nigerians should trust him after several previous attempts and despite his age, Atiku said: “There is a clear and stark difference. Take the cases of state governors in a number of states being headed by relatively young people are failing woefully simply...
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Convention: Don’t be used to destroy Nigeria — ADC

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Former Governor of Anambra State and LP Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi (left) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at the ADC National Convention in Abuja. *Dares Court, INEC *Democracy at risk, ADC won’t bow to political pressure—Mark *Our convention valid, INEC failed in its duty — Aregbesola lINEC being used to undermine democracy — AtikulAmaechi, Tambuwal, Galadima blast FG over pressure on opposition *Let no judge be used to destroy Nigeria, Tambuwal warns Judiciary *Supreme Court shifts leadership suit hearing to April 22 *Court orders ADC to halt national convention, maintain status quo *Gombe prays lower court to adjourn case with Mark indefinitely *Convention ratifies NEC decisions, dissolves NWC, expels Gombe, Abejide DESPITE a  court order and political moves to deny it use of a venue, the Senator David Mark-led African Democratic Congress, ADC, eventually held its National Convention in Abuja, where leaders drawn from all parts of...
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