Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 23rd April 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Thursday 23rd April 2026 .
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target=_blank>NDA to conduct live firing exercise, urges residents to stay away
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Thursday announced plans to conduct a live firing exercise for cadets of the 76 Regular Course.
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target=_blank>Iran says won’t reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains
Iran’s vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — so long as a US naval blockade remained in place — was held into Thursday despite a ceasefire extension, as the Gulf nation announced the seizure of two ships trying to cross the strategic waterway.
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target=_blank>NMA delegates suspend president, appoint caretaker committee
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has plunged into a leadership crisis after its National President, Prof. Bala Audu, was suspended by members over alleged constitutional violations and high-handed conduct.
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target=_blank>CBN warns of rising fraud targeting bank accounts
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts. In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to
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target=_blank>‘It’ll be too late for Peter Obi to return to Labour Party’ — Nenadi Usman
The Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has said it would be too late for the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return and contest under its platform ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television on Wednesday, Usman cited electoral guidelines and party procedures as
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target=_blank>Kidnapped UNIJOS student regains freedom after 10 days in captivity
Azi, a student of early childhood education, was abducted while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Zaria in Kaduna State.
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target=_blank>Foreign inflows jump 78% on NGX amid rising outflows
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant shift in foreign investment activity in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26, as foreign inflows surged by 78 per cent to N393.68 billion, up from N221.62 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The increase signals renewed investor interest in the market. However, the rise
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target=_blank>ADC crisis deepens as S-West caucus alleges sabotage, poor coordination
The caucus said the situation has persisted despite repeated communication with the party’s national headquarters.
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target=_blank>2027: Hayatu-Deen joins Atiku, Obi, Amaechi in ADC presidential race
In a statement he signed, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the deepening strain on Nigerians and the urgent need for experienced leadership to steady the country.
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target=_blank>Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 23, 2026
The Nigerian Naira displayed a slight softening against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Thursday, April 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
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