News At 10 | 21/04/2026

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[00:00:48]From Lagos, the nation's commercial capital, this is the News at 10.

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[00:01:07]Hello and welcome. Tonight, federal government files 13count charge against suspected coup plotters arrested by army and the DSS.

[00:01:20]President Batinup removes two ministers Wali Yadu and Ahmed Nagiwa announces Taiwle as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy.

[00:01:35]President Tonobo stresses need for collective action to all level during meeting with Enugu leaders in Luja.

[00:01:53]US President Donald Trump says that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran and continue the blockage of Iranian ports.

[00:02:05]In on business, UK's business delegation completes first trade and investment mission to Nigeria.

[00:02:14]On sports news tonight, African champions did Tigers of Nigeria get tricky opponents to face France, Hungary, and South Korea in this year's Fever Basketball Women's World Cup scheduled for Berlin, Germany.

[00:02:31]>> And from the nation's capital, Quir State Governor Abdul Raman Abdul Razak visits injured soldiers in recent terrorist attack on Kamaloku government area of the state.

[00:02:54]The federal government has filed a 13count charge before the federal high court of Abuja against alleged plotters of a coup to oust President Bolatinubu.

[00:03:04]The defendants include retired major general Muhammad Ghana, retired naval captain Arasmus Victor, Inspector Akmmed Ibrahim, Zakari Umaru, Bkar Ghani and Abdul Khadi Risani also listed in the charge but set to be at large as a former minister of state for Petroleum resources to pray Silva. The charge filed on Monday, April the 20th, 2026 by the office of the attorney general of the federation and signed by the director of public prosecution, Rotimo Yo, senior advocate of Nigeria, accuses the defendants of offenses ranging from alleged treason and terrorism to failure to disclose security intelligence and money laundering linked to terrorism financing. The prosecution alleges that the defendants conspired in 2025 to levy war against the state to overpower the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an offense punishable under section 372 of the criminal code. The federal government further alleges that the defendants had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable act involving one Muhammad Al-Hassan Mahaji and others but failed to alert the authorities. Beyond treason, the defendants are facing terrorism related charges of conspiracy under the terrorism prevention and prohibition act 2022 and accused of handling funds linked to terrorism financing in violation of the money laundering prevention and prohibition act 2022.

[00:04:39]President Bolatinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council as he had dropped the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Laaledu and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development Akhmed Dangiwa from their cabinet positions.

[00:04:54]According to the memo by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Mr. Edu and Mr. Dangiawa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have already been named.

[00:05:05]Until the latest development, Mr. Edu was the minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy is being directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwle who is now to take over as minister of finance. Mr. Yiddille was a former minister of state in the ministry. The memo also directed Mr. Dangiwa to hand over the minister of state in the ministry. According to the memo, all handover and takeover processes must be completed on or before the close of business on Thursday, April the 23rd, 2026. Explaining this decision, Senator Kou says the change is aimed at improving coordination and strengthening delivery across key sectors of the economy under the renewed hope agenda.

[00:05:52]In the meantime, President Bolat Nubu has emphasized the importance of collective efforts at the national, subnational and local government levels all to ensure the development of Nigeria. Speaking at the meeting with a high level delegation from Enugu state led by the governor Peta, the president commended the governor describing him as a transformative leader who ensured a rapid development in the state. A state house correspondents Larry Lassissi reports.

[00:06:20]Your excellency, >> governor pitba of Enugu state accompanied by his wife in Kinier is leading a delegation from Enugo state to the council chamber of the state house.

[00:06:34]Those in the delegation include former governors of the state, seven members of the national assembly, top government officials from the state and other leaders. They're here for a meeting with President Bolatinobu.

[00:06:50]The president's entrance marks the commencement of the event.

[00:06:58]The former president of the Senate, Senator Ken Namani, outlines the purpose of the visit.

[00:07:04]>> Just to say thank you because the accomplishment our governor has done so far and still doing could not have been possible without your support. and welcome to >> the Enugu state governor adds his voice to this.

[00:07:19]>> The relationship between Enugu state and the federal government is producing results that are beginning to define a path for our people. It is early but it is real and we value deeply the direction it sets. I restate our resolve to stand with you in 2027.

[00:07:46]>> He also appealed to the president to help ensure that reconstruction work continues on the Potacot Inugur rail line.

[00:07:57]The president in his remarks commended the governor and emphasized the importance of synergy between all levels of government.

[00:08:05]What has been the problem in the past is a Nigeria that is trying to finance long-term project with short-term funding.

[00:08:23]We have not embarked upon serious long-term outlook for our country.

[00:08:31]and people like you, a leader that is so committed, so visionary, Nigeria is on the right trajectory of becoming a very successful leading African nation.

[00:08:47]It's not a oneman occasion.

[00:08:51]It's a collective effort at subnational, the national, subnational and the local government.

[00:09:00]Please do more for the local government.

[00:09:03]>> The president assured the gathering that the Niger of our dreams is achievable.

[00:09:11]The delegation presented two paintings to the president.

[00:09:20]>> From the presidential villa, Lanre Lasses, Channels Television News.

[00:09:29]The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodima, is calling for unity in the southeastern region to correct what he describes as a wrong national political calculation in the 2023 general elections. Governor Zodima made this known while hosting members of the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress led by the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu at the government house in UI, the state capital. The meeting held ahead of the party's primaries focused on strengthening unity within the APC in the southeast and mobilizing support for president Bolatinu come 2027. Our correspondents Atuti reports.

[00:10:09]>> Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Abio State led by the deputy speaker of the house of representatives Benjamin Ku are in a worry for a meeting convened by Io State Governor Opus Oimma. The meeting also has in attendance the APC national vice chairman southeast arobu former minister of state for labor in Kiru Oena former minister of state education Henry Iiko and the chairman Southeast development commission wagu amongst others in their separate remarks leaders at the meeting highlight the need for cohesion discipline and strategic focus as the APC prepares for its primaries and the broader electoral contest >> in this hall Today all the people that mattered in large state politically from 1999 to 2023 they are all here.

[00:11:02]If you remove the people here today what you will have in their present is few technocrats masculating as politicians.

[00:11:11]There's always been these whispers of divide rather than the tone of unity.

[00:11:17]But today we are seeing that greatly amongst ourselves and I believe with this unity of purpose we are going to move and with your support behind us as we are here gathered a bear APC we win.

[00:11:35]We came together we are operating together.

[00:11:41]We have come here sir to seek a higher level that you have called us today for us to continuously improve on what we had in 2023.

[00:11:57]>> For the deputy speaker Benjamin Caro, charity must begin from home and is optimistic that the APC will take over the governance of the state in the next election. We are getting two roots when we are supposed to gain 17 rooms. And the question is those who are clapping, have you paused a bit to ask yourself what is the remainder of the money for the remaining roots? Is it not the same money they giving you giving in this?

[00:12:26]Did you drive on the road that came here?

[00:12:29]>> Did you see the road the quality road?

[00:12:31]That is the kind of thing we want to repeat in our state where you keep quiet. I let the work speaks for itself.

[00:12:38]>> The Imo state governor stresses the need for political alignment with the ruling party at the center, noting that Nigeria structure requires strategic participation to secure relevance and influence.

[00:12:50]So the only way to reintegrate properly and take charge of our destin heritage is to be part and parcel of the growing concern which is of Congress. We must have a say in this party. We must bring our first 11 to join our party if a true man today in Nigeria. He must be a member of the base.

[00:13:19]So we win the president will win convincingly in the southeast and will be to win and where you s the meeting ended with a collected resolve among APC leaders in the southeast to strengthen party structures, promote unity and deliver stronger electoral support for President Tinubu as preparations intensify for both the primaries and the 2027 general elections.

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[00:14:00]We head to the courts now where a three member panel of the court of appeal Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by Julius Sabur challenging the leadership of the Labor Party. Justice Peter Lee of the Federal High Court had on January the 21st reaffirmed the earlier judgment of the Supreme Court that removed Abur as the national chairman of the Labor Party and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission Ink to recognize Senator Nadi Usman as the legitimate leader of the party to the exclusion of all others. Dissatisfied with that decision, Mr. Bur approached the court of appeals seeking to overturn the judgment of the lower court.

[00:14:36]However, in the lead judgment delivered by Justice O Jaju Yumi, the Appalate Court affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court. The court further held the Supreme Court had conclusively settled the leadership dispute within the Labor Party when it nullified the convention that purportedly returned Abur as the national chairman. In the meantime, Mr. Abur has rejected the appeal court ruling on its leadership dispute, maintaining that issues relating to party leadership remain internal matters. He has also confirmed that the party has commenced legal steps to challenge the ruling at the Supreme Court.

[00:15:17]In part two, after the break, Quir State Governor Abdul Rahman Abdul Razak visits soldiers injured in recent terrorist attack in Cayama, local government area of the state. Please join us again.

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[00:19:18]Welcome back. If you've just joined us, you're watching the news at 10 on channels television broadcasting live from Lagos. A reminder of our main stories.

[00:19:28]Federal government files 13c count charge against suspected coup plotters arrested by army and the DSS.

[00:19:37]Presidents Bolatinu drops two ministers Waladu and Akhmed Dangiawa announces Taiwas Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy.

[00:19:49]President Tonugo stresses for collective action at all levels during meeting with Enugu leaders in Abuja.

[00:19:59]And US President Donald Trump says he will extend the ceasefire with Iran and continue the blockade of Iranian ports.

[00:20:20]Justice Darius Kobo of the Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the hearing of a bail application filed by former governor of the state Mr. Nasir El Rufi to the first week of June 2026. The former governor is standing trial for alleged finance in crime and abuse of office by the independent corrupt practices and other related offenses commission the ICPC.

[00:20:47]Proceedings at the Kaduna State High Court were short-lived as a presiding judge, Justice Darius Kobo, announced a new date for the continuation of ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor Mr. Nasser El Roofi.

[00:21:04]Give it give it please. The former governor is facing multiple charges bordering on alleged financial impropriy and abuse of office filed against him by the independent corrupt practices and other related offenses commission.

[00:21:23]Council to the defendant who had filed an application requesting the court to grant him bail arguing that Mr. Erui poses no flight risk and is willing to comply with any conditions imposed by the court to grant him bail. Hello.

[00:21:56]Please leave the road. Please leave the road.

[00:22:00]However, the prosecuting council objected by arguing that the former governor could interfere with the ongoing investigations if granted bail.

[00:22:21]However, after listening to submissions, the presiding judge, Justice Darius Kobo, adjourned ruling on Erofi's bail application to the first week of June 2026.

[00:22:47]The court in its wisdom decided that because um Nasi Urufa is a former governor, therefore he is going to interfere with investigation.

[00:22:58]Therefore, he's not entitled to bail in an allegation of financial impropriy.

[00:23:06]So we are grateful to his lordship for the learning that he has shown but we respectfully disagree from the beginning everything about Nasi Rufi's travails have always been political this is mainly the legal arm of it we deal with what comes they file papers we reply that's that's what the law requires us to do and that's what the law says they should do so um their papers don't don't have politics written on top of their papers they are legal papers so we reply to them >> security presence around the court premises remained noticeable while supporters of the former governor received the news of the adjournment with mixed reactions.

[00:23:42]>> When we look at the situation the country is yes we can understand you know he is with the opposition but be that be is that a basis will that be somewhat you know uh a bit of an alibi to keep him uh in in custody. This is the third time that the court will adjourn the bill application of Mr. El Rufi who remains in the custody of the independent corrupt practices and other related offenses commission.

[00:24:21]Members of the accord party loyal to Professor Chris Imumo are asking the independent national electoral commission in to recognize Professor Chris as the authentic chairman of the party. During a protest as the at the INC headquarters, the demonstrators claimed that they have a court order to that effect and questioned why INC chose not to obey the court order. Professor Chris and Barister Maxwell Budd have been laying claims to the chairmanship of the party and held separate primaries that produced two governorship candidates for the forthcoming ash state governorship election. Ink has also currently recognized Barister Maxwell and Buddh as it and his national working committee as the authentic leaders of the party.

[00:25:06]>> This letter is addressed to the chairman of INC independent national electoral commission. This is a formal notice of illegal interference, abuse of process and demand for immediate compliance with court orders and recognition of duly elected leaders.

[00:25:25]Yes, sir. We write to formally draw the urgent attention of the independent national electoral commission in to a serious and unlawful development threatening democratic structure within our party and undermining the rule of law.

[00:25:45]>> My name is Professor Christo.

[00:25:47]>> I'm the national chairman of this party.

[00:25:49]But yet INC have not complied by the order that that that that was given by a competitive court. INC is under a con obligation to obey valid court orders.

[00:26:04]If there is any claim that the court order have expired then the critical question remain why was it not obey why it was subsisting? Why? So what we demand from ING are follows. One immediate recognition of professor Christopher Imum as a national chairman in full compliance with subsisting court orders. Two recognition of all Julie state chairman with valid Congress and tenure.

[00:26:39]>> The news at 10 continues now. Let's head over to the nation's capital Abuja where Melissant Walker is standing by for more on the news. Over to you Melissant.

[00:26:50]Thanks an we begin in Kanji and that is in Kayamoku government area where the quir state governor Mr. Abdul Raman Abdazak visited six soldiers who were recently injured in a counterterrorism operation where security forces engaged insurgents in a fierce battle that left several terrorists neutralized. During the fierce encounter, three brave soldiers paid the supreme price. The governor commended the troops for their bravery and resilience, noting that the military and other security agencies have made significant progress in curbing attacks through intelligence gathering and the elimination of threats.

[00:27:28]>> Army has been the army and other state agents have been able to subdue most of the attack here through intelligence um information. they've been able to meet in the B attacks before they happen. So do those that happen are um are far and few in between from what they plan from the intercepts we get from the security agencies. Um most of the attacks are planned well in an audacious manner to um basically also demoralize the citizens to demoralize the military. But this isn't attack. Um civilians were not attacked and there was no kidnapping. It was just um a frontal attack against the military. Um and that is to show that they're getting desperate and they want to military to vacate the area. The area has been uncomfortable for them. But also what we see is that they're not in this state.

[00:28:32]They're not in Guara state. They're in Niger. They cross the border, attack and go back to United States. They're not here at all. Um the army has secured our borders here. But I mean as you see the border is very wide and porous. Um the kangi forest reserve is size of Lagos state. So it's difficult to patrol, it's difficult to manage.

[00:29:02]Let's head to the health sector where the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, Professor Muhammad Parte has applauded the invaluable contribution of nurses and midwives to the national health system. Professor Pate made the statement at the opening of the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference in Abuja.

[00:29:21]He emphasized the critical role nurses and midwives play in building resilient health systems globally.

[00:29:29]Members of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation are hosting the 2026 conference in Abuja for the first time since its establishment in 1973.

[00:29:39]So the Lord really >> the conference themed towards excellence. Nurses and midwives working together towards excellence in education, practice and regulation brings together health care leaders, professionals and policy makers to advance collaboration and innovation in nursing and midwifrey.

[00:29:59]I know that when we are together as nurses and midwives, it is a very powerful voice and a huge presence. I want you also to take some of the energy and enthusiasm that is here in the room and will be with us for the next three days. Back to your workplace. The coordinating minister of health and social welfare, Professor Muhammad Pati is representing President Bolatinu at the conference. He highlighted the role of nurses and midwives to the national health system. Deeply appreciate the >> minister outlined key reforms by the federal government under the health sector renewal investment initiative reaffirming the government's commitment to investing in the sector. His administration has prioritized the health sector transformation as a critical component of the new home agenda for national development. We recognize that a strong national system depends fundamentally on a well-trained, motivated and well supported health workforce. This is why the federal government embarked on farreaching reforms under the health sector renewal investment initiative aimed at strengthening the health institutions, expanding access to quality healthcare, investing in the whole workforce and sustain the system and working closely with all the 36 state governors as well as the 774 local government and development partners.

[00:31:34]Nigeria is proud to be the first country in West Africa to implement this global innovation, demonstrating our determination to equip our nurses and with the professional environment, recognition and the tools that they deserve.

[00:31:50]>> He urged the participants to use the conference as a platform for collaboration and innovation.

[00:31:58]Still ahead on the news at 10, a UK business delegation concludes inaugural trade and investment mission to Nigeria.

[00:32:05]That's coming off of business news. Join us again.

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[00:32:52]You're watching the news at 10. Coming to you live from our Abu Ba studios. We continue in health where the Cross River State Ministry of Health has intensified contact tracing and profiling of individuals linked to a Chinese national who tested positive for COVID 19, marking the state's first recorded case since 2022. The commissioner for health, Dr. Henry Aayuk, disclosed this in Calabar while briefing journalists on the resurgence of the virus, noting that authorities are taking proactive steps to contain its spread. He assures residents that the state remains capable of managing the situation and urges them to remain calm while continuing their daily activities.

[00:33:36]We have a positive case um a Chinese that flew into the country exactly a month ago and um he works with Lavage here in Akama local government in farmer singing area. That case was um um reported first in terms of I mean it has the the man had the man about 53 years or so had symptoms that were treated silently.

[00:34:16]Um but the symptoms before it became a full-blown disease was taken to um the teaching hospital. From there a sample was collected and was confirmed.

[00:34:32]Um so uh today uh it is the case is still being managed at our center in this that is dedicated to the state >> and tourism in Taba state is getting a boost as the federal government plans for the Moyo annual traditional fishing festival to be officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage for humanity. Minister of arts, culture and creative economy, Miss Hanat Masawa stated this during this year's festival in Ebiloka government area of Taba Estate.

[00:35:15]>> His majesty.

[00:35:16]>> The one annual traditional fishing festival is an avenue to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Taraba state.

[00:35:23]It presents an opportunity for residents to compete in diving and swimming contests, boat riata, traditional dober, fishing among several others.

[00:35:33]>> Friends and well wishes.

[00:35:35]>> Dignitaries include the prime minister of Granada, the representative of the president of Ghana, Governor Caleb Muang of Plateau State, National Assembly members and others.

[00:35:54]for Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy is representing President Bulatinu at the event as she gives assurances of supporting Taraba State to unear its hidden tourism potential as well as take steps for the fishing festival to be recognized by UNESCO. We are currently making efforts for this festival to be officially, listen ladies and gentlemen, to be officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage for humanity so that the whole world could know what it means to come to an unwo fishing festival. There were goodwill messages from Ghana, Granada and Plato state as the dignitaries appreciate the revival of the fishing festival.

[00:36:40]>> It is with immense joy that I wish the continued success and development of this amazing festival so that they could continue spreading in years to come to occupy the length and breadth of this amazing lake.

[00:36:57]so that more of our brothers and sisters in the diaspora and on the continent can come here to celebrate with you.

[00:37:05]>> The history of manual festival is not a mere one of traditional. It is one of identity resilient and continuity from its origin in the early 19th century through period of silence to its revival under the leadership of Governor Kas. This festival stands today as a powerful symbol of cultural renewal. It may interest you to know that before the advent of this administration, this great festival was abandoned for over 14 years. Today, its revival is not just a return of an event, but the restoration of identity, the restoration of pride, and the restoration of cultural continuity. For governor Abu Kas, the festival is a celebration of tradition as a symbol of unity, stating that reviving the festival is a clear message of peace and stability in Teraba state. For centuries, our people and the Benu basin have gathered on these waters not merely to fish but to reaffirm who they are.

[00:38:17]that is in unity, peaceful coexistence, share prosperity and respect for nature. The federal government says it has signed an MOU with the state government to improve investment in the state's tourism industry.

[00:38:34]>> Well, that's it from the nation's capitals. Now back to an for the rest of the news at 10.

[00:38:42]>> Thank you very much, Milissent. And to other stories, residents of Cross River State are having a tough engaging in their daily activities due to a number of bad roads that dots the state, but the state governor Basio is optimistic that the new phase of the road repairs will largely resolve the current challenges. And onto other stories, one of the leading indigenous pipeline and oil asset security companies, Abelli Integrated Services Limited, has reaffirmed its corporate integrity and professionalism in the protection of critical oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta region. Speaking at a press conference in Port Takut, the managing director at Billy Integrated Services Limited, Mr. Brown Ed Dohotu dismissed claims that Tanta Security Services Nigeria Limited of alleged culpability of its officials in pipeline vandalization and crude oil theft.

[00:39:36]>> Officials of Abili Integrated Services held a press conference in Potakut, the river state capital to rebought allegations of pipeline vandalism raised by Tantita security at a national assembly round table.

[00:39:52]The managing director, Brown Adoru, dismissed the claims as unfounded, clarifying that the video evidence presented to federal lawmakers was actually recorded during a joint site visit in 2022.

[00:40:05]>> The incident referenced in the video happens at Oshika community in Auda East Auda West local government on the on the 22nd of September 2022.

[00:40:20]My team I visited the scene on the same day. My presence at the scene was part of my responsibility to ensure immediate assessment, swift resolution to prevent reoccurrence.

[00:40:37]>> Mr. Do dismissed claims of crude oil reservoirs within the company's operational area, stating that the allegations surfaced during discussions surrounding the renewal of pipeline surveillance contracts. We challenge Anta security to allow for independent verification of this claim by credible journalists and stakeholders by showing them the reservoirs because I know such does not exist in the area we cover. They should also prove that such reservoirs are old and have been there before the contract was awarded to them by the federal government.

[00:41:31]>> He further addressed concerns regarding the operational processes and professionalism of Tanta security. If tantal security is as effective as portrayed, why are operators in those region reportedly achieving less than 30% of production capacity?

[00:41:56]Why are there still widespread losses in the central corridor of Esco under the direct control of Tanta security?

[00:42:09]These are simple and straightforward questions that required simple answers.

[00:42:17]>> When contacted, the head of public relations for Tanta Security Services Nigeria Limited, Mr. Paul Bebanimbo said the company would respond to the claims by a billy integrated services in due course. The company is now calling for thorough and transparent review of the allegations urging relevant authorities to verify all claims and evidence presented.

[00:42:45]Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company says that it is committed to promoting educational excellence in Nigeria. And this is coming as the company partners with the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board to inaugurate a firstofits-kind facility, the Geosciences Center of Excellence at the University of Lagos.

[00:43:11]Set within the University of Lagos, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company has launched the Geossciences Center of Excellence to boost capacity in Nigeria's energy sector.

[00:43:23]The first of its kind facility delivered through industry and academic collaboration features lecture rooms, a 250 seat auditorium, ICT hubs, offices, and advanced research labs to support practical learning and innovation.

[00:43:37]According to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNPCO, the center reflects its commitment to equipping young Nigerians with industry relevant skills.

[00:43:46]>> The Geossciences Center of Excellence, a clear testament to our shared commitment to expanding quality education in Nigeria. This center represents a long-term investment in Nigeria's greatest asset.

[00:44:04]A future where worldclass academic facilities support brilliant minds and where our universities consistently produce graduates who excel locally and globally. The vice chancellor University of Lagos Falasha Gunala believes the center will enhance research and prepare students for global competitiveness. This center, a collaborative efforts funded by Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Shell Nigerian Exploration and Production Company Limited and the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board is a legacy positioned to significantly enhance research, innovation, and manpower development in the geosciences and the allied disciplines. The Lagos State government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to partnership that promotes innovation.

[00:44:58]>> What we are commissioning today is an investment for Lagos State. The impact is very clear. We are a state that depends on the strength of our people. This center adds to that preparation. It helps us build a workforce that is skilled, confident and ready to contribute meaningfully from day one.

[00:45:34]>> The highlight of the event was a ribbon cutting ceremony officially unveiled in the center. The center is also expected to support research in environmental management and other emerging fields, reinforcing Nigeria's position in the global energy landscape.

[00:45:52]Let's head over to the world of business. Will I Ebong is standing by?

[00:46:06]Thank you, Anne. And the UK's business delegation to Nigeria has completed its first trade and investment mission to the country. This development follows the recent state visit of President Bolatinu to the country last month. A statement released by the UK's Department for Business and Trade says the two-day event brought together 43 delegates from 30 British companies to build partnerships, deepen commercial engagement, and pursue new opportunities across priority sectors with their Nigerian counterparts. The mission in partnership with the Nigeria Investment Promotion Council NIPC focused on challenging outdated perceptions of Nigeria and discussed opportunities across key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, finance, ICT among others. Meanwhile, trade value between both countries currently stands at a record 8.1 billion pounds with Nigeria as the UK's largest export market in Africa.

[00:47:19]Now, for the first time in 7 years, pension returns in Nigeria are beginning to catch up with inflation. And according to industry analysts, returns on pension investment currently stand at around 17% while data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows headline inflation rose to 15.38% in March from 15.06% in February. Development marks a significant milestone for Nigeria's pension industry which has struggled to deliver positive real returns amid persistent macroeconomic pressures. It also signals a potential turning point for contributors who have endured years of eroded real value in their retirement savings.

[00:48:03]And the domestic equities market sustained positive sentiment for a second day as earnings continue to pour in. John Mcqua tells us more.

[00:48:19]Good evening everyone. Welcome to the stock market report. Well, at intraday we saw the NGX in the negative territory. However, between the intraday and the close of trade, investors brought in 171 billion naira and that brought us back to the gaining momentum.

[00:48:34]The all share index we see is closing at 0.07% in the green and we're sustaining the 218,000 level. And after bringing that 171 billion, we see the market cap holding on to that 140 trillion naira level. The drivers of this well are not those that you would normally expect because we see the Fugers and all of them in the red.

[00:48:59]However, we have some gainers that contributed to that green color. NASCON is one of them. Union Daikon as well as WACO. Well, you wouldn't really expect them, but they are the ones who brought the green color. But we also have those who still experience a lot of profit taking today. Um, a Bay Building, Stand as well as Charms. But the good thing is at the close of the day, we still have the bull.

[00:49:41]Thank you in let's see the snapshot performance for other major equities while the US was red and the EU we saw it red following that ceasefire that is looming. Let's take a listen.

[00:49:59]Heat. Heat.

[00:50:23]and that's business news. I'm Will I is back to an for more on the news at 10.

[00:50:38]Thank you. will outside our shores.

[00:50:40]President Donald Trump says that the United States will extend the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan and continue the blockage of Iranian ports.

[00:50:49]Let's join Simmon Puzzer with more international news around the world in five from our London studio.

[00:50:59]>> Good evening and welcome to the channel studios here in London with your international news around the world in five. US President Donald Trump has said he expects to be bombing if progress is not made in the Iranian peace talks. He says he does not want to extend the ceasefire which is due to expire on Wednesday. Earlier, Iran's parliamentary speaker said Thran is preparing new cards on the battlefield if fighting with the US resumes. The as far as Iran, the clock's ticking. They've got about three more weeks before their economy starts sputtering and stops. And they know that now it's it's going to hit us hard. I mean, we need the oil, we need the fertilizer, we need the liqufied natural gas. Europe is within about five weeks of running out of jet fuel that that gets uh basically uh uh that comes from the Persian Gulf. So, yes, everybody feels the pressure on this, but uh I think Iran feels it more than anybody else.

[00:51:53]>> President Vladimir Zalinski has said he considered visits by US envoys Steve Wickoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow, but not Keev, disrespectful.

[00:52:02]So pleased to see you.

[00:52:04]>> The pair visited the Russian capital late last year as ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine gained pace and again in January. Wikov, who has been to Moscow eight times, met Vladimir Putin on many occasions. Neither he nor Kushner, however, has ever visited Kev in an official capacity. TOGETHER.

[00:52:28]>> A 32-year-old Canadian woman has been killed and 13 people injured after a man opened fire at a historical site in Mexico. The gunman killed himself after the attack. President Claudia Shinbal of Mexico has expressed her solidarity with the victims of a shooting at one of the country's most important tourist destinations, the ancient pyramid complex of Tioan. It comes with seven weeks to go before the first match of the FIFA World Cup is held in Mexico City. Local prosecutors identified the shooter as Julio Caesar Jaso Ramirez, a Mexican national, without providing further details.

[00:53:05]>> Calling People versus David Anthony Burke, that's case number.

[00:53:08]>> Singer David Burke, known as David, has been formally charged with firstdegree murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl. The charges come 7 months after investigators reportedly found Celeste Rivas Hernandez in a bag inside a Tesla registered to a Texas address linked to the singer. In a press conference, Los Angeles County District Attorney gave an update on the case and answered questions on why it took so long for an arrest. that in a situation where you don't have an eyewitness account or we can't put point to a video that that shows the killer killing someone, you have to go through the very rigorous and thorough investigation to look at all the digital and forensic evidence. You have to speak with witnesses often who are cooperative and some who are not cooperative in order to obtain all the information necessary to decide who did what, when, how, and what their mental state was at the time.

[00:54:06]A mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang leaders has begun in El Salvador. The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder, extortion, and drug and arms trafficking between 2012 and 2022. Among those on trial are people alleged to have been involved in a wave of gang violence in March 2022, which saw 87 people killed in one weekend.

[00:54:31]South Africa's police chief has been formally charged with failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role following a health contract that has become the subject of a criminal investigation. General Fanny Masamola was summoned to court over his alleged part in the awarding of a controversial $21 million tender which has since been cancelled. He has been charged with violating part of South Africa's public finance management act which governs how public finances are managed. the new Mac >> and Apple has named John Turnis as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook who is stepping down after 15 years of leading the technology giant. Turners, the current head of hardware engineering, who has been at Apple for 25 years, will take over on the 1st of September and Cook will become executive chairman. Cook has been chief executive of Apple since 2011 after the co-founder Steve Jobs resigned for health reasons shortly before his death. experience.

[00:55:26]>> And that's your international news around the world in five. Now back to the channel studios in Lagos.

[00:55:45]Many thanks to this Simon. in the world of sports football forcons of Nigeria have risen to 36 in the latest FIFA women's world rankings maintaining their position as Africa's top ranked team.

[00:55:56]The rankings which were released earlier today shows the 10 time African champions moving up one place from 37 in the previous edition reinforcing their dominance on the continent. South Africa dropped three places to 58th but remain Nigeria's closest challenges. Ghana, Morocco, Zambia, Cameroon, Kivoir, Algeria, Sigal and Mali make up the top best playing countries in Africa.

[00:56:23]Away from football, African champions d Tigers of Nigeria have been handed a tricky tricky opponent in this year's fever basketball women's world cup scheduled to hold from September 4 to 13 in Berlin, Germany. The Tigris were drawn to face European powerhouses France, Hungary, and South Korea in group B of the global tournament. The Tigris will begin their campaign against South Korea on September 4 before facing Hungary on September 5 and France on September 7. Winners of the group will qualify for the quarterfinals, while the second and third place teams will go through a playoff to reach the last eight.

[00:57:04]Sting basketball. The Novan Michelle scored 30 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 115 105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their first round series. James Harden added 28 points as the Cle Cavaliers doubled their lead in the series. For the Raptors, Scotty Benz led with a playoff careerhigh of 26 points. RJ Barrett had 22 points and nine rebounds.

[00:57:38]Manchester City manager Pep Guola has confirmed that Rodri will miss the game against Burnley on Wednesday after sustaining a groin injury against Arsenal. Pep revealed that he was still he was still not sure on the severity of the injury. Spain mfr would miss the trip to tough more alongside Portugal defender Ruben Diaz. The 55year-old believes Manchester City must wait their remaining games to have any chances of ending the season above the Gunners.

[00:58:08]>> Yeah, we talk immediately in the dressing room after the game. Don't lose the focus. The focus is a top of the league. Uh right now in that moment will be champion and of course the recovery is much less than the last two weeks. It's just uh today. So that's why you have to see how people recovery not just the demanding game that we had emotionally and physically.

[00:58:33]So and but the same time so we have six games left. So we know exactly what is going to happen when uh we get result or just in case we don't get result.

[00:58:50]Well, in tennis, Venus Williams has been knocked out of the Madrid Open as the 45-year-old went down in straight sets to cut.

[00:58:58]The 20-year-old Spanish wild card defeated the seventime Grand Slam champion 6 to64 in just under 1 hour and 45 minutes. Venice got off to a better starts in the second set taking a three love lead before began to fight back and she won five consecutive games to seal her passes to the second round of the competition.

[00:59:27]>> A victory on her main draw debut in Madrid >> for Caitlyn Cava against one of the sports true legends.

[00:59:38]Venus Williams making her first appearance here in five years.

[00:59:42]>> She certainly made it competitive particularly in that second set.

[00:59:47]>> But Caitlyn Cavo getting the win.

[00:59:50]>> It's now officially 10 straight losses for the legendary tennis player Venus Williams. Well, that's sports. I am Kelly Eig. Back to an >> Thank you, Kelly. And the main news again, the federal government has filed a 13 count charge against suspected coup plotters arrested by the army and the DSS.

[01:00:18]President Bolatinu has dropped two ministers, Wedu and Ahmed Dangiwa from his cabinet. The government has also announced Taiwill as the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy.

[01:00:34]That's the news at 10 tonight. Thank you so much for watching. I'm an Modu. Good night and stay safe.

[01:01:30]Welcome to political paradigm. I'm Terry Kumi. Now with President Bolatinu seeking re-election in 2027 and the opposition realigning, the fight for 2027 has already begun and nowhere is that clearer than River State. Today we're speaking with Mr. Tanya Cole who is an APC leader in River State and it was the party's flag bearer in the 2019 and 2023 governorship election. He's here to talk power party and the road to 2027. Mr. Cole, good to have you.

[01:02:00]>> Always good to have you today. I'm glad that I can actually grab you and have a one