Wolves relegated from EPL after West Ham-Crystal Palace draw
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after West Ham's goalless draw at Crystal Palace sealed their fate. Wolves are now 16 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham with just five games to go and are mathematically certain to drop down to the Championship. Bottom of the table Wolves, managed by Rob Edwards since November, have endured a miserable campaign,...
Nigeria imports 61.7m barrels of US crude in two years
Nigeria imported approximately 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, even as it exported over 355 million barrels to international markets within a similar period, data from the US Energy Information Administration and the Central Bank of Nigeria show. The figures expose a deepening paradox in Africa's largest oil producer: a...
Oil prices drop as US–Iran peace talks raise supply hopes
Oil prices fell over $1 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, on expectations that peace talks between the United States and Iran will take place this week and lead to more supply to flow from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures declined $1.04, or 1.1%, at $94.44 a barrel at 0600 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)...
ICPC disowns viral ₦50bn bribe video, threatens legal action
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has rejected as false a viral video alleging a ₦50 billion bribery scandal, warning that those behind its production and circulation will face legal consequences. In a statement issued on Monday, the commission said the video — which has spread widely across online platforms — has no connection to the agency...
Woman dies after taking daughter to UTME centre in Ondo
A woman has been confirmed dead after taking her daughter to the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre at Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the deceased identified as Oluwasola Adebayo complained of weakness shortly after leaving the examination centre and arriving at the Ilara-Mokin junction, before she collapsed unexpectedly. An eyewitness said:...
Delta oil communities threaten showdown over $2.4bn shortfall
Tensions are mounting in Delta State as host communities under OML 26 have threatened to take action against oil operators over alleged underfunding of development initiatives. The communities, under the umbrella of Isoko Grassroots Mobilizers, accused the Asset Management Team led by Sterling Global Oil Exploration and Energy Company, in collaboration with NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), of failing...
Banking stocks raise market capitalisation to N140trn as investors gain N609bn
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a positive note, as market capitalisation rose by 0.44 per cent to N140.435 trillion from N139.826 trillion, reflecting a gain of N609 billion. The All-Share Index advanced by 946.27 points, or 0.44 per cent, increasing from 217,167.57 to 218,113.84. The upbeat performance was driven by gains in mid and large-cap stocks like Nigerian...
APC releases timetable for 2027 election, pegs presidential form at N100m
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, announced this in a statement issued on Monday, April 20, 2026. Morka said the timetable outlined, among other activities, timelines for screening, appeals, and primary elections, as well as directives on the sales of nomination and...
CWG proposes 70 Kobo dividend, targets $500m growth
CWG Plc has announced a proposed dividend of 70 kobo per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 79 per cent increase from the 39 kobo paid in the previous year. The company’s Chairman, Phillip Obioha, disclosed this at the firm’s 21st Annual General Meeting in Lagos, attributing the improved payout to strong financial performance and...
FCCPC hails court ruling affirming power to probe airlines
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has welcomed a Federal High Court judgment affirming its authority to investigate consumer complaints and summon companies, following the dismissal of a suit filed by Air Peace. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission said the ruling by James Omotosho provides clarity on...
