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Oyo abducted pupils and teachers will regain freedom soon, says DIG Fayoade

The South-West Coordinating DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, says abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, insisting security agencies are focused on rescue, not ransom.

You’re a terrible Prime Minister, Badenoch reacts to Starmer’s resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called Keir Starmer a terrible Prime Minister, blaming Labour policies for the UK's challenges as he resigns.

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Presidency rejects N’West neglect claims, lists projects

The presidency has pushed back on claims that President Tinubu has neglected the North West, listing a $2 billion Kano-Maradi rail project and other investments.

Hamzat Consults Gbajabiamila, APC Leaders Ahead of Lagos 2027 Governorship Race

KEY POINTS Obafemi Hamzat met with Gbajabiamila and APC leaders to seek support for...

Elumelu’s UBA assets cross N33 trillion, sustain growth into Q1 2026

United Bank for Africa's total assets have crossed 33 trillion naira as Tony Elumelu's pan-African lender sustained earnings momentum into the first quarter of 2026.

Atiku, Obi back joint opposition ticket against Tinubu in 2027

Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other opposition leaders met in Ibadan and vowed to field one candidate against President Tinubu in 2027, sparking sharp reactions.

APC shifts presidential primary to May 23, adopts dual-mode system

The APC has shifted its presidential primary to May 23 and adopted a dual-mode primary system, with nomination forms open to every aspirant.

Akpabio backs Tinubu’s $516m superhighway loan, orders one-week review

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rallied the upper chamber behind Tinubu's $516 million superhighway loan, ordering a committee to conclude its review in one week.

Haske to Declare Adamawa Governorship Bid April 25

KEY POINTS Abdulrahman Haske will declare his governorship ambition in Adamawa on April 25...

Tinubu rebuffs senators’ automatic ticket bid, hands APC primaries to governors

President Tinubu has shut down Senate lobbying for automatic 2027 tickets, instead handing APC primaries authority to state governors who now control incumbent lawmakers' fates.

Atiku, economists slam Tinubu’s $516m highway loan request

Atiku Abubakar and economists have pushed back on President Tinubu's $516 million loan request to build sections of the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, citing debt concerns.

Tinubu drops Edun and Dangiwa, hands finance to Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu has dropped Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa from his cabinet, handing the finance brief to Taiwo Oyedele in a minor reshuffle.

US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of trying to silence her

Florida state representative Kimberly Daniels has accused Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's minister of state for defense, of pressuring US officials to counter her insecurity report.

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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Oyo abducted pupils and teachers will regain freedom soon, says DIG Fayoade

The South-West Coordinating DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, says abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, insisting security agencies are focused on rescue, not ransom.

You’re a terrible Prime Minister, Badenoch reacts to Starmer’s resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called Keir Starmer a terrible Prime Minister, blaming Labour policies for the UK's challenges as he resigns.

Seek help from us, NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence

The NDLEA has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service, stressing that recovery is possible with support.

Abia Bans Motorcycles in Three Major Cities

KEY POINTS • Abia State has banned commercial motorcycles in Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia starting...