Politics

Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected

The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.

Comrades, ‘Come-Raids’ and the Nigerian State by Abiodun KOMOLAFE

The current state of what passes for “activism” captures the dilemma and dysfunction of an underperforming post-colonial state. Nigeria once possessed a robust tradition of advocacy. This legacy is unambiguously illustrated by the November 18, 1949, Iva Valley massacre in Enugu, where miners were cut down simply for demanding labour conditions consistent with human dignity. [...] Source from InfoStride News

The InfoStride•4/18/2026

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Celebrini open to offseason extension with Sharks

San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who has one year remaining on a three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract, is open to signing an extension this summer after breaking the franchise record for single-season points in just his second NHL year.

ESPN•4/18/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•4/18/2026

Madagali emerges Adamawa APC chairman

The immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Hamza Bello Madagali, has emerged as the new state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In readjustments and concessions that produced most of the new APC state executives, the immediate past Secretary of the APC is now the deputy chairman, while […] Madagali emerges Adamawa APC chairman

PSLC Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Unveils Plan to Shift Disability Narrative to Economic Participation

Funmi Ogundare The Patrick Speech and Language Centre (PSLC) has unveiled a national initiative aimed at championing employability for individuals with developmental differences and advancing inclusive policies across Nigeria, and

This Day Live•4/18/2026

Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic shock: Who pays the price?

Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.

Al Jazeera•4/18/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•4/18/2026

Periwinkle, partners seal deal for Luxury High-Rise Condo in Banana Island

Periwinkle Empire has entered into a tripartite joint venture with Bozac Continental Limited and Legacy Automobile Limited to develop a luxury high-rise condominium in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The agreement, signed at a ceremony attended by senior executives of the three firms, will see the development of a residential tower on a 3,000 square metre […] Periwinkle, partners seal deal for Luxury High-Rise Condo in Banana Island

11 Drug Kingpins Bag 254 Years in Prison as NDLEA Secures 974 Convictions in 3 Months

.Marwa commends judiciary, NDLEA officers; says swift justice the most potent deterrent to drug syndicates No fewer than 974 offenders have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms including

This Day Live•4/18/2026

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Skydiver crashes into Hokies' scoreboard, rescued

A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday.

ESPN•4/18/2026

Juju icon Y.K. Ajao is dead

Widely regarded as the creator of Juju Macosa, he was inspired by listening to the late I.K. Dairo. The post Juju icon Y.K. Ajao is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•4/18/2026

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Olaolukitan Abel accused of double murder in US

Authorities said Adon Abel allegedly shot dead Prianna Weathers, 31, outside a restaurant in the early hours of Monday before opening fire on a 49-year-old homeless man who was sleeping outside a supermarket.

P.M.News•4/18/2026

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