Mandarin Oriental Demolished in Brickell Key Implosion
The former Mandarin Oriental hotel during an implosion on the island of Brickell Key in Miami, Florida, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The former Mandarin Oriental hotel during an implosion on the island of Brickell Key in Miami, Florida, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)

Top APC figures, including Alhassan Doguwa and Abdullahi Ganduje, have endorsed Murtala Garo as the most suitable candidate for Kano deputy governor. Read More: https://punchng.com/doguwa-ganduje-others-back-garo-for-kano-deputy-gov-seat/
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is recording measurable gains under the leadership of Mojisola Adeyeye, as reforms driven by the head of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) push local drug manufacturing and elevate the country’s global regulatory standing. Industry stakeholders at the commissioning of Sam Pharmaceutical Limited, say Adeyeye’s flagship “5+5” […] read more Adeyeye’s reforms lift Nigeria pharma output to 50%, secure global regulatory ranking
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has defended the retirement of four of its directors, saying the move was in line with a federal government directive and existing public service rules, amid rising tensions with unionised researchers. The institute’s clarification comes after members of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) at NIMR […] read more NIMR defends directors’ exit as rule-driven, says union strike ‘misplaced’
During the surveillance mission, a contingent of motorcycles was observed moving toward Jilli, followed shortly by several additional vehicles converging on the same location. The post OPHK troops, Air Component clarifies precision strike at Jilli community of Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.
No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, while 14 others have reportedly been hospitalised following the strike at Jilli market. The post ‘Jilli airstrike a devastating failure’ — Atiku condemns bombing of traders appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Haske's African Humanitarian Award was in recognition of the important role which AB Haske Foundation has been playing through its people-centric and humanitarian services The post Abdulrahman Haske, Adesina, Walson-Jack, others bag African Heritage Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has confirmed carrying out an air operation in the Jilli axis of Borno State, describing the mission as part of ongoing efforts to sustain pressure on terrorist groups operating in the North-East. DAILY POST reports that this confirmation comes amid reports that at least 56 people, mostly traders, were killed […] Borno-Yobe border market airstrike based on ‘credible intelligence’ – NAF
…….Nabs couple, recovers large consignments of illicit drugs in Lagos, others raid The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor in connection with alleged drug trafficking. The arrests followed intensified offensive action and a crackdown on drug cartels and their collaborators in intelligence-led interdiction operations across […] read more Grandfather, medical doctor held in major drugs bust
Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76.
A current six-day strike in England is set to end at 06:59 on Monday.