Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

ADC Says It Is Positioned to Win 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress has declared its readiness to win elections in 2027, stating that it is not in the race merely to participate but to emerge victorious. The newly elected Chairman of the party in Rivers State, Chukwudi Dimkpa, made this known while speaking on the party’s plans and strategies ahead of the elections.

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Education Politics

Rivers Government Announces Third Term Resumption Date

The Rivers State Government has approved the resumption of primary and secondary schools for the third term of the 2025/2026 academic session, beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. This directive was contained in an official statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Peters Nwagor, who urged all stakeholders in the education sector to take note of

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