Thisday Newspaper News Today Sunday 19th April 2026
Top Nigeria news Dailies Update from Thisday Newspaper News Today 19/04/26
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target=_blank>Oil Tankers Come Under Fire as Iran Reimposes Restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
*Warns of prolonged control unless US lifts port blockade *Trump dismisses Tehran’s move, says US won’t be ‘blackmailed’ *India summons Iran’s ambassador, lodges protest over attack of oil vessel *Global
target=_blank>Citing Unacceptable Terms, Bauchi PDP Halts Defection Talks With APC
*Accuses APC leadership of rejecting key conditions presented during the negotiations Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has officially withdrawn from the proposed plan
target=_blank>Cardoso: Global Shocks Not Slowing Nigeria’s Push for Resilience, Single-digit Inflation Target
*Says data-driven MPC stance on rates vindicated *Edun: Reforms strengthen economy’s ability to withstand global shocks Eromosele Abiodun and Nume Ekeghe in Washington DC The Governor of the Central Bank
target=_blank>Despite CBN’s Policy Shift, Five Banks Post N9.88tn Interest Income as High Rates Persist
Kayode Tokede Despite a marginal easing of monetary policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), five leading banks generated a combined N9.88 trillion in interest income in 2025, underscoring
target=_blank>To Protect Domestic Firms, Manage Forex, FG Bans Importation of Paracetamol, Other Medicines•Frozen poultry, cement, detergents, refined vegetable oils also banned
James Emejo in AbujaThe federal government has released an updated schedule of prohibited trade items, signalling a firm stance on protecting domestic industries and managing foreign exchange.The revised import prohibition
target=_blank>Atiku: ADC Remains Nigeria’s Only Opposition Force Ready to Challenge, Defeat APC in 2027
•Momodu fires back at ex-VP’s critics, says Trump, Mandela, Biden ran for presidency at old age Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the African Democratic
target=_blank>Makinde to Name Preferred Governorship Candidate in May, Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on PDP
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has said he would publicly disclose his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election before the end of the first week of May. Makinde,
target=_blank>Presenters Who Express Opinions as Facts, Bully Guests Risk Sanctions, NBC Warns TV, Radio Stations
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned that presenters who express opinions as facts and bully guests would be sanctioned. In a statement issued yesterday, the
target=_blank>Nigerian Army Raises the Alarm over Low Enlistment from South-east, Urges Eligible Youths to Apply
Linus Aleke The Nigerian Army has raised concerns about low enlistment in the South-east geopolitical zone, revealing that Anambra State recorded only 117 applications out of 38,000 nationwide. Brigadier-General Uche
target=_blank>APC Fires Back at Critics, Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Governance Record
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has strongly condemned what he described as deliberate attempts by critics and opposition elements
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