The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stepped down from his position in the Federal Government, paving the way for his anticipated bid for the Oyo State governorship. Adelabu, in a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, said his exit would take effect from April 30 to ensure a seamless transition in the ministry. The letter, transmitted through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve, noting that he was leaving office with gratitude. He stated that serving in the administration was a…
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Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday intensified calls for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging aspirants and stakeholders to embrace consensus and avoid internal rivalries capable of weakening the party. The Governor, who spoke at the Northern Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting held in Owo, said while ambition is legitimate in politics, it must not override collective interest. “It is good to aspire for a position, very good. But the position you are vying for, you are not the only one. There are other people also showing interest. That office is for one person at a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the remand of six individuals in the custody of the Department of State Services over alleged involvement in a coup plot linked to terrorism charges. The defendants were arraigned on a 13-count charge as proceedings commenced around 1:46pm, with the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), informing the court that the charges were ready for reading. The hearing was briefly interrupted after the third defendant told the court his lawyer was unavailable due to illness, while counsel to the sixth defendant disclosed that his client only understood Arabic and Hausa,…
By Joy Enamuna Top stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector, including a former Minister of Interior, Emmanuel Ihenacho, have confirmed participation in the forthcoming reception in honour of past presidents of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria. Also billed to attend the high-profile event are the pioneer President of the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria, Greg Ogbeifun, and former National President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, Olayiwola Shittu, among other industry players. The reception, scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, is expected to attract a wide array of stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, shipping…
By Joy Enamuna The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated former Executive Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Elizabeth Aina Egharevba, on her 70th birthday, describing her as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s maritime sector. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji Akinola, the minister said Egharevba’s milestone birthday deserved national recognition, given her years of dedicated service and contributions to the development of the industry. Oyetola commended her nearly three decades of service at the NPA, noting that her professionalism, leadership and competence earned her respect across the maritime space. He…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the lingering leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, headed by Mohammed Garba, adjourned the case for judgment after all parties adopted their final written addresses. Mark, who is leading one of the factions in the party, is contesting the March 12 ruling of the Court of Appeal, which directed all parties to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the dispute. In his appeal, the ex-Senate President argued that the appellate court overstepped…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of two suspects over alleged sexual offences involving minors, following their arraignment by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The suspects, Emeka Chidi Innocent (22) and Ayodele John (38), were docked on Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Lebi Taiwo Olalekan at the Oke Eda Magistrate Court after the NSCDC concluded preliminary investigations into separate cases reported in March and April 2026. The corps disclosed that the arrests were made in connection with alleged defilement incidents said to have occurred on March 3 and April 14, respectively. At the…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in the protracted leadership dispute rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, following an appeal filed by a faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki challenging the nullification of its 2025 national convention. A five-member panel of the apex court, headed by Justice Lawal Garba, announced that the date for the judgment would be communicated to parties after lawyers adopted their final written submissions. The Turaki-led faction is seeking to overturn the March 9 decision of the Court of Appeal, which upheld earlier rulings voiding the party’s national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and…
Operatives in Cross River State have arrested a 30-year-old man, Kelvin, over the alleged theft of at least seven motorcycles within a two-week span in Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area. The arrest followed mounting complaints from residents over the sudden disappearance of motorcycles during burial ceremonies, where the suspect was said to have exploited large gatherings to perpetrate the crimes. Community sources alleged that the suspect targeted wake-keep events, discreetly tampering with motorcycle ignitions before riding them away when attention waned. A commercial motorcyclist, Odey Hope, said the suspect had long been under suspicion following repeated thefts in the area.…
Fresh details have emerged on the circumstances that led to President Bola Tinubu’s removal of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following a cabinet reshuffle that caught many Nigerians off guard. The shake-up, announced Tuesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, also saw the exit of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. In a swift replacement, the President elevated Taiwo Oyedele from Minister of State for Finance to take over the top economic portfolio, signalling a decisive shift in the administration’s fiscal leadership. As exclusively reported…