The Federal Government has unveiled a list containing 48 individuals and organisations accused of having links to terrorism financing in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to cut off funding to violent groups.

The名单, released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, identifies persons and entities suspected of providing financial support for terrorism-related activities across the country.

According to the publication, some of those listed are believed to have connections with groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The move is part of broader counter-terrorism strategies aimed at tracing and dismantling financial channels that sustain insurgency and related operations.

Nigeria has continued to grapple with terrorism as a significant security concern, with organisations like Boko Haram and ISWAP responsible for repeated attacks targeting civilians, security personnel, and key infrastructure over the years.

A live television exchange turned tense as former chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, and Kayode OkikiOlu, a news anchor with Channels Television, clashed during an interview.

The disagreement began when OkikiOlu asked Nwosu to identify individuals who allegedly offered him three ministerial slots to prevent the ADC coalition from materialising.

Nwosu had previously claimed that certain persons approached him with such an offer to stop the party from aligning with a coalition. However, when pressed to name those involved, he declined to provide details.

Instead, the former party chairman accused the anchor of being influenced to ask the question, alleging that OkikiOlu had received a text message prompting him to raise the issue.

The claim drew an immediate response from the journalist, who firmly denied the allegation and challenged Nwosu to provide evidence.

“That is not true, you do not have evidence. I can show you my phone; nobody sent me a text message, and it is unfair for you to say that on national television without proof. I will not take that,” OkikiOlu said.

A co-host later intervened, calling on Nwosu to apologise for the remark. The former ADC chairman subsequently issued an apology.

The exchange has since attracted attention, highlighting tensions surrounding claims linked to the ADC coalition discussions.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation programme.

According to the scheme, the three-week exercise will take place concurrently across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

In a statement issued by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC disclosed that prospective corps members will begin registration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

The registration process is scheduled to continue until midnight on Friday, April 24, 2026, the same day the swearing-in ceremony will be held to formally admit participants into national service.

The orientation course is expected to run until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, marking the completion of the mandatory 21-day programme.

Activities during the orientation typically include paramilitary drills, lectures, and skills acquisition sessions designed to prepare corps members for their service year.

The scheme also advised prospective corps members to prioritise their safety while travelling to orientation camps, cautioning against night journeys.

It urged them to break their trips by 6:00 p.m. and stay overnight at safe locations such as corps lodges, military formations, police stations, or traditional rulers’ palaces before continuing their journey the next day