Politics

The Tide Newspaper•4/20/2026

PETOOP Inaugurates State Executives In PH

A support group, Peter Obi Our President (PETOOP), has inaugurated its members and state executives from Rivers, Bayelsa and Cross River States in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, with a renewed call to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration ceremony, held on Saturday, drew a large crowd of supporters […]

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Benue: Security Rescues Kidnapped Passengers, JAMB Students

*Atiku hails troops George Okoh n Makurdi A combined team of security operatives have rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted on Wednesday night in a transport vehicle along the busy Makurdi Otukpo road. ‎Commissioner of

Hayatudeen: Free, Independent Press Serves is Society’s Early Warning System

Chuks Okocha in Abuja A former Group Managing Director of the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), Mohammed Hayatudeen, has noted that a free and independent press was indispensable in a democracy like

The Tide Newspaper•4/20/2026

Ogbakor Etche IAUE Chapter Pledges Support for Rivers Education Commissioner

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Rivers State,. Dr. Peters Nwagor, on Friday hosted members of the Ogbakor Etche, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Rumuolumeni Chapter, during a courtesy visit that underscored unity and mutual respect between the Ministry and key stakeholders. The delegation was led by the Chapter Chairman, Prof. Gift Nwiyi, who spoke […]

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Business Day Nigeria•4/20/2026

Two-fold energy cost jump strains corporates

Nigeria’s largest listed companies are facing an energy crisis that is changing the business landscape in the continent’s most populated market, a BusinessDay analysis has found. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Group shows that 10 of the top 30 firms saw their combined energy costs more than double, rising 108 percent to N7.98 billion in […] read more Two-fold energy cost jump strains corporates

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CWG Shareholders Laud Board on 70 Kobo Dividend, Sustained Profitability

Kayode Tokede Shareholders of CWG Plc have unanimously approved a final dividend of N0.70 kobo per share for the 2025 financial year, applauding the Board and management for sustaining a

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CPPE: FG’s New Fiscal Regime Will Transit Nigeria from Import Dependence to Industrial Production

– Calls for strong tariff to protect domestic refineries Dike Onwuamaeze The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the recently approved “2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff

Groww Profit Tops Estimates; Shares Drop After Post-IPO Rally

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd., the parent of India’s top discount broker Groww, reported fourth-quarter profit that was above analyst estimates.

Bloomberg•4/20/2026

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Adeleye advances at ATP Challenger 50

Nigeria’s top player, Daniel Adeleye, comes from a set down to win his opening qualifier at the ATP Challenger 50 event in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleye-advances-at-atp-challenger-50/

PUNCH•4/20/2026

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Atilola, Zara, others shine at junior tennis tournament

Atilola Mofifun and Zara Adegoke emerged as champions at the Tennista Foundation Junior Tennis Tournament, showcasing Nigeria’s rising tennis talents. Read More: https://punchng.com/atilola-zara-others-shine-at-junior-tennis-tournament/

PUNCH•4/20/2026