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Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. He cited his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship and comply with electoral laws. His exit marks a significant development ahead of upcoming elections in the state. Nigeria’s Minister of...

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing states getting ₦120.759 billion derivation. The finance minister chaired his first FAAC meeting, marking another ₦2 trillion-plus distribution this year. Statutory revenue increased, but VAT and key oil-related revenues recorded...

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Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Quit PDP in Adamawa Assembly Shake-Up

KEY POINTS Speaker Bathiya Wesley and 15 lawmakers resigned from PDP, citing the party’s...

Witness Tells Court How Gunmen Killed Over 150 Villagers in Yelwata

KEY POINTS A police witness told a court that over 100 armed attackers killed...

Court Fixes April 14 for Inquest Into Death of Adichie’s Son

Court sets April 14 to begin inquest into death of Adichie’s son after alleged medical negligence at Lagos hospitals.

Nigeria Pushes Air Cargo Reforms to Boost Non-Oil Exports

FAAN cargo reforms target non-oil exports growth through new terminals and revenue measures as experts debate traffic data and long-term viability.

Court Postpones El-Rufai Arraignment Over Custody Dispute Between Agencies

KEY POINTS El-Rufai’s arraignment was postponed to April 23, 2026, because he was not...

President Tinubu Decorates Disu Acting Police Chief

KEY POINTS President Tinubu decorated Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police following Egbetokun’s...

INEC Chief Orders Stronger Voter Education Nationwide

KEY POINTS INEC has ordered nationwide voter-education campaigns to combat low turnout and improve...

ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin...

Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and...

DSS Arrests Alleged ISWAP Commander Linked to Owo Church Massacre

KEY POINTS DSS operatives arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church...

Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS Bayelsa lawmakers confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor following the death of...

Police Say N100 Million Credited to IGP’s Son Was Banking Error

Police say N100 million credited to IGP’s son was banking error and confirm the funds were promptly reversed after the mistaken transfer.

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Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. ...

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing...

Senate Orders Full Probe Into Boko Haram Attacks on Military Bases in Borno

KEY POINTS The Senate ordered a full military audit following deadly attacks on bases...

Court Orders DSS to Detain Six Suspects Over Alleged Terrorism in Abuja

KEY POINTS Six defendants were arraigned in Abuja on a 13-count charge of alleged...