Terrorists Say Gov Lying+Atiku Calls FG Worst Yet+Bayelsa Doc Dies After Triplets+Dangote TIME100

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:55 +0000

A viral video showed armed young terrorists claiming many fighters declared dead are still alive, while boasting of seizing weapons from the military and police, raising fresh concerns over the scale and sophistication of insurgent groups.

Still on insecurity, another viral clip reportedly from Katsina shows a young boy carrying a large firearm, deepening fears around the growing recruitment and normalisation of child fighters, as Zamfara State simultaneously confirms the deployment of a Nigerian Air Force MI-35 attack helicopter to strengthen counter-insurgency efforts.

In politics, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sparked reactions after revealing in a recent interview that 2027 will be his final presidential run, while also describing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the worst he has seen, despite international backing of current economic reforms.

In Bayelsa State, supporters of President Tinubu under the City Boy Movement staged a large rally with chants of “Tinubu till 2031,” highlighting visible grassroots backing even as public opinion remains sharply divided.

In Lagos, a viral video of a stranded woman and her two children along the Lagos-Badagry axis has drawn widespread concern, with authorities saying they have been unable to locate her despite growing public attention and a ₦500,000 reward offered to identify her.

Also in Bayelsa, a family is mourning the death of Dr. Ere Ogbachi, who reportedly died after delivering triplets, with her passing sparking emotional reactions and conversations around maternal healthcare.

On the cost of living, a viral video showing ₦75,480 spent on a few basic food items has intensified concerns over rising prices, while another clip of bread staying fresh for over two months has raised questions over food safety and preservatives.

And finally under good news, Aliko Dangote has been named in the 2026 TIME100 Most Influential People list, the only Nigerian recognised this year, with Tony Elumelu describing him as a visionary driving Africa’s industrial growth.

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Anchor: Anieze Osakwe

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