Concerned members of the All Progressives Congress in Akure, Ondo State, have called on Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to intervene in what they described as an attempt to impose a non-indigene as candidate for Akure South Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 House of Assembly election. In an open letter dated April 20, 2026, the group expressed concerns over what it termed a “potentially destabilising situation” in the constituency, alleging that certain interests were working to impose Mrs. Adeola Rosemary Fynch as the party’s sole candidate. The group, under the aegis of Concerned Akure APC Members, while acknowledging the governor’s…
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Bauchi orders appointees eyeing 2027 polls to resign by Friday The Bauchi State Government has directed all political appointees with ambitions to contest in the forthcoming party primaries to step down from their positions on or before Friday, April 24, 2026. The directive, anchored on the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended), was conveyed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. The order is expected to trigger a wave of resignations within the state cabinet and across Ministries, Departments and Agencies as the 2027 political season…
Suspected terrorists on Monday attacked Awon community in Kaduna State, killing two residents and abducting seven others, in what residents say signals a renewed surge of violence in Southern Kaduna. The deceased were identified as Joseph Sule, popularly known as “Big Joe,” and Awilo Madugu. Sources within the community disclosed that those kidnapped during the raid include Gift Victor, Hannatu Yusuf, Salina Sam, Silvia Sam, Dogarah Maisamari, Hassana Bulus and Joy Samaila. A local source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, decried the persistent attacks in the area, urging the government to take decisive steps to halt what he described…
Tragedy struck along the Ibadan–Ago-Iwoye Expressway on Saturday evening as suspected kidnappers opened fire on commuters, killing a female officer of the Man O’ War Nigeria, Dasola Sanusi. It was gathered that the attack occurred around 6:30 pm near the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria axis when gunmen launched a sudden attack on vehicles plying the busy route linking Oyo and Ogun states. Sources disclosed that the attackers fired sporadically at moving vehicles, throwing passengers into panic as motorists scrambled for safety. A group of Man O’ War officers returning from an outing in Ibadan was caught in the ambush,…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has moved to enforce its earlier ruling in the deepening crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, issuing a notice warning of possible imprisonment for the party’s embattled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan. The notice, known as Form 48 and dated April 20, 2026, cautioned the duo against disobeying the court’s January 12 judgment which dismissed Anyanwu’s suit challenging his expulsion from the PDP. According to the court document obtained on Tuesday, failure to comply with the ruling could result in contempt…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has moved to fill the vacuum in the state’s leadership, forwarding the nomination of Murtala Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor. The development comes weeks after the resignation of former deputy governor, Abdussalam Gwarzo, which created a constitutional gap in the state’s executive structure. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor said the nomination was in line with constitutional provisions empowering him to appoint a replacement. The statement noted that the decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sought partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on security, economy, green city development and other areas of mutual benefits. The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, sought the partnership when he visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday. Al-Balawi commended Wike and President Bola Tinubu administration for building what he described as “beautiful green city”. The ambassador said he looks forward to strengthening relationships with the FCT Administration and exchange experience on developing a green city. He also stressed the need to strengthen the relationship between…
Pressure is mounting on the Rivers State Government to reopen Wisdom Gate International School, Elimgbo, following the tragic death of a two-year-old pupil, as the school management and concerned parents intensify appeals for leniency. The school was shut down after the fatal March 17 incident involving Wynnie Akakue, who reportedly died from injuries sustained when a bookshelf collapsed on her while she slept in a classroom, sparking outrage and allegations of a cover-up by her parents. Despite the government’s firm stance, the proprietress of the school, Toyon Obikoya, on Tuesday pleaded for mercy, saying the prolonged closure was crippling academic…
Fresh political realignments rattled the House of Representatives on Tuesday as no fewer than seven lawmakers defected across party lines, dealing a heavy blow to the Peoples Democratic Party while also exposing cracks within the ruling All Progressives Congress. At the resumption of plenary after the Easter recess, the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, read multiple defection letters on the floor, signalling intensifying political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PDP emerged as the biggest loser, with five of its members dumping the party. Among them, Abubakar Abdul (Niger) and Ibrahim Mohammed (Kebbi) crossed over to the APC, while…
A Kaduna State High Court has postponed the hearing of a bail application filed by former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, fixing the first week of June 2026 for ruling. The presiding judge, Darius Khobo, adjourned the matter on Tuesday, effectively ordering the continued detention of the ex-governor pending determination of his bail request. El-Rufai is standing trial on multiple charges bordering on alleged financial misconduct and abuse of office, brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. Reacting after the court session, defence counsel, Ukpon Akpan, criticised the repeated adjournments, alleging that the…