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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...
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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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PDP loses five Reps, APC two in fresh House defections

Eight lawmakers switched parties Tuesday in the House of Representatives, with PDP losing five members and APC two as 2027 election positioning intensifies.
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APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Sets Presidential Form at ₦100 Million

KEY POINTS APC set presidential nomination form at ₦100m and governorship at ₦50m for...
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Gbenga Daniel Denied Access to APC Caucus Meeting in Ogun

KEY POINTS Gbenga Daniel was barred from attending an APC caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode ...
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Madagali Emerges Adamawa APC Chairman

KEY POINTS  Former PDP chairman Hamza Madagali has been elected Adamawa APC chairman through...
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Ogun APC Unveils Adeola as Consensus Governorship Candidate

KEY POINTS Ogun APC unanimously adopted Senator Solomon Adeola as its consensus governorship candidate. Governor...
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Okowa Declares Delta North Senate Bid, Admits Error in Backing Nwoko

KEY POINTS Ifeanyi Okowa has declared his intention to run for Delta North Senate...
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Former Kano Lawmaker Aminu Goro Dumps APC, Set to Join ADC

KEY POINTS Aminu Goro has resigned from the APC and is set to join...
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Otti seeks second term to complete Abia’s transformation

Abia State Governor Alex Otti says he would not be seeking re-election if his administration had completed its transformation agenda. He made the declaration at a 10,000-person rally in his Nvosi hometown.
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PDP demands probe of gifts to INEC officials

The Peoples Democratic Party called Tuesday for a formal investigation into reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet offered land and cash gifts to senior Independent National Electoral Commission officials.
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Umahi unveils South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu

Minister of Works David Umahi launched the South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu on Tuesday, establishing a cross-party advisory platform to counsel serving governors on zonal and national development issues.
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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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ADC accuses INEC of laying traps to block party from 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress says INEC is using procedural traps to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...