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‘Lula’s a gym rat’: Brazil president livestreams workouts in campaign for historic fourth term

Octogenarian incumbent contrasts his health with challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, who fainted during a TV debate The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking to lunge and leg press his way to a historic fourth term, as the octogenarian politician uses a flurry of workout videos to convince voters he is fighting fit ahead of October’s crunch election. Lula looks set to face off against a senator almost half his age in what will be the leftist’s seventh presidential campaign since he first sought Brazil’s top job in 1989, when he was 44. Continue reading...

The Guardian•4/13/2026
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UniAbuja to graduate 12,624 students at combined convocation
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UniAbuja to graduate 12,624 students at combined convocation

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, on Monday announced that a total of 12,624 students will graduate during the institution’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies, which began on April 10 and will conclude on April 18, 2026. Addressing journalists at the university’s main campus, the Read More: https://punchng.com/uniabuja-to-graduate-12624-students-at-combined-convocation/

PUNCH•4/13/2026
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CardinalStone, Cordros, Stanbic outpace peers in cumulative N2.23trn Q1 deals

The ‘Big Ten’ stockbroking firms handled a combined N2.23 trillion in deals during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. This massive value represents the lion’s share of deals on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), which saw its total market capitalisation swell by nearly N30 trillion in the same period. Leading the charge in this high-liquidity […] read more CardinalStone, Cordros, Stanbic outpace peers in cumulative N2.23trn Q1 deals

Business Day Nigeria•4/13/2026
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IPCR, JSPCACC begin effort to deepen peace, tackle corruption in Jigawa
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IPCR, JSPCACC begin effort to deepen peace, tackle corruption in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) have taken steps to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting peace, accountability, and effective conflict resolution in the state. JSPCACC spokesman, Yusuf Suleiman disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday. He said the development follows […] IPCR, JSPCACC begin effort to deepen peace, tackle corruption in Jigawa

Daily Post Nigeria•4/13/2026
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N-HYPPADEC donates N10m, food items to Kebbi bandit attacks victims
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N-HYPPADEC donates N10m, food items to Kebbi bandit attacks victims

The Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, has donated N10 million and assorted food items to victims of recent bandit attacks in Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the attacks affected Kawara, Binuwa, Kalkami, Dabe, Kasoshi, Kafar Giwa, and Sa Madubi communities in Shanga Local Read More: https://punchng.com/n-hyppadec-donates-n10m-food-items-to-kebbi-bandit-attacks-victims/

PUNCH•4/13/2026
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Energia appoints Oladimeji Bashorun as Chief Executive Officer

Energia Limited has appointed Oladimeji Bashorun as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the vacancy created by the exit of Chidi Egonu. Bashorun, who previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), steps into the role following years of providing strategic and operational leadership within the organisation. During his tenure as Chief Operating Officer, […] read more Energia appoints Oladimeji Bashorun as Chief Executive Officer

Business Day Nigeria•4/13/2026
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Agony, fear as Kwara church attack survivors call for security measures

The quiet Omugo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been thrown into fear and uncertainty following a recent attack on a Church by armed bandits. What began as a peaceful Sunday worship at an ECWA Church quickly descended into terror when gunmen stormed the service, abducting several worshippers and leaving behind […] read more Agony, fear as Kwara church attack survivors call for security measures

Business Day Nigeria•4/13/2026
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