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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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Nigeria Denies Christian Persecution, Cites Foreign Lobbyists

KEY POINTS Nigeria denies Christian genocide allegations, calls them misleading. Government says 13,500 terrorists...
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Navy Chief Orders Major Shake-Up, Redeploys 65 Admirals

Vice Admiral Idi Abbas approves sweeping redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals across commands to enhance efficiency and maritime security.
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Power Minister Adelabu Disburses N100 Million Grants to Oyo Traders

Adebayo Adelabu launches N100 million empowerment programme in Oyo State to support traders, farmers, and artisans amid economic hardship.
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House Approves Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approves Tinubu’s $2.35 billion loan and $500 million sovereign sukuk to finance the 2025 budget and infrastructure.
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Obasanjo Says He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor

Obasanjo says he rejected Nasir El-Rufai as his proposed successor in 2007, citing lack of maturity and readiness for national leadership.
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Nnamdi Kanu Says Witnesses Coming From Ethiopia, Kenya, U.S.

Nnamdi Kanu says witnesses from Ethiopia, Kenya, and the U.S. will testify in his terrorism trial as court grants more time for his defence.
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EFCC Recovers ₦500 Billion, Secures 7,000 Convictions — Tinubu

Tinubu says EFCC corruption recovery tops ₦500 billion with 7,000 convictions, underscoring renewed national momentum against graft.
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Shettima Says EFCC Recovered ₦500 Billion in Two Years

Shettima says EFCC recovered ₦500 billion in two years, credits anti-graft autonomy for renewed accountability and thousands of convictions.
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Aisha Yesufu says Peter Obi stronger for 2027 race

Aisha Yesufu says Peter Obi stands stronger for 2027, calling on Nigerians to demand fair elections and tackle bad governance.
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PDP Drops Legal Adviser Over Convention Dispute

PDP removes Kamaldeen Ajibade over alleged compromise as internal power struggles threaten the upcoming Ibadan convention.
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Governor Mbah Leads Major Enugu Political Realignment to APC

Governor Mbah and Enugu South Advocates defect to APC, sparking an Enugu political realignment and reshaping the South-East’s political map.
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Farouk Lawan Hails Tinubu’s Pardon as a Fresh Start

Farouk Lawan says Tinubu’s presidential pardon gives him a new start, marking a return to politics after lessons learned behind bars.
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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...