Politics

SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON ADC, PDP LEADERSHIP CRISES

The Supreme Court is set to deliver judgment today on the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While the ADC matter is scheduled for 2:00 pm, the time for the PDP case has not been disclosed. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier de-recognised the David

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Supreme Court to Hear ADC Leadership Crisis Today

The Supreme Court is set to hold a substantive hearing today on the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the previous sitting on April 14, 2026, a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba struck out an application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal judgment. The panel also

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Tinubu Sacks Edun, Appoints Oyedele as Finance Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and appointed Taiwo Oyedele as his replacement. The decision is part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening economic management and improving policy coordination within the Federal Government. Taiwo Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State

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Tinubu Says Democracy Will Endure in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining democracy in Nigeria, declaring that it will endure despite challenges and intimidation. The President made the statement while receiving a delegation from Enugu State, led by Governor Peter Mbah, at the State House. He commended the governor for efforts in addressing insecurity and improving key

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Ogu/Bolo Assembly Assures Due Diligence on 2026 Budget

The Leader of the 8th Ogu/Bolo Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tamunoitekena Ako, has assured that the House will carry out thorough scrutiny of the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by the Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Vincent Nemieboka. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Assembly, Igbikiberebima A. Sunday, the Leader

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NAFDAC Seizes Fake Drugs in Nationwide Market Raid

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced the seizure of counterfeit and substandard medicines during enforcement operations in parts of the country. In a statement released on Monday, April 20, 2026, the agency said its surveillance teams discovered fake drugs in several open markets during routine inspections. NAFDAC warned traders

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EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraud Syndicate in Lagos

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a suspected internet fraud syndicate in Lagos during a coordinated operation carried out across different locations in the state. The Commission said the suspects were picked up following intelligence linking them to a series of online scams targeting both local and foreign victims. Several electronic

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Security Politics

Security Forces Rescue 18 Kidnap Victims in Benue

All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, confirmed the development while presenting 15 of the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House in Makurdi. Authorities say the victims are

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SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reverse NBC Directive

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the National Broadcasting Commission to withdraw its recent directive to broadcasters, describing it as unlawful and repressive. In a letter signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation warned that the directive represents what it termed a dangerous attempt to

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Akuku-Toru Chairman Hails New CBT Centre in Obonnoma

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, has lauded the establishment of a JAMB Computer-Based Test centre at the O.B. Lulu-Briggs ICT Centre in Obonnoma. The centre, built by a firm chaired by philanthropist Dumo Lulu-Briggs, is aimed at reducing the stress candidates face when traveling long distances for examinations. Represented by the

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