Category: Governance
President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027 Election
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the decision of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to present Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The endorsement follows internal consultations within the party’s leadership structure…
Lagos GAC Endorses APC Governorship Candidate for 2027 Election
Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has unanimously endorsed a governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The endorsement was described as a significant and historic decision by the party’s apex leadership in the state, reflecting internal consensus ahead of the forthcoming…
Governor Yusuf Directs KASITDA to Deploy Digital Application for Urban Planning in Kano
Kano, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 29, 2026 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the State Information and Communication Development Agency (KASITDA) to deploy a newly developed digital application for the Urban Planning Office as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s Digital Transformation Agenda. The directive was disclosed during a strategic working visit to…
EFCC Re-Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged ₦15.7m Land Fraud in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 29, 2026 The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a legal practitioner, Barrister Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobodo, before the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, over alleged land fraud involving ₦15.7 million. The defendant is facing a 20-count charge bordering on forgery, possession of…
EFCC Commends Upright Nigerians, Reaffirms Commitment to Integrity and Anti-Corruption Drive
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the Commission not only focuses on investigating and prosecuting fraudsters but also recognises and commends Nigerians who uphold integrity and anti-corruption values. He made this known in Abuja during the Business Grant Award…
Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, End Conflict if US Lifts Blockade
Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026 Iran has reportedly proposed a deal to the United States, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to ongoing hostilities if Washington agrees to lift its blockade on the strategic waterway. According to reports, the proposal was conveyed to US officials through Pakistan, with sources…
Troops Recover Arms, Arrest Suspects in Swift Operation in Delta Community
Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, have recorded significant operational success following a swift response to security threats in Delta State. The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community in Warri South West Local Government Area, led to…
APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections, Sets Presidential Form at ₦100m
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates and fees for aspirants across various positions. The revised schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, includes adjustments to timelines for screening, appeals,…
First Lady, Health Minister Attend Inauguration of National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, attended the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri. The event took place at the Shuwari Primary Health Centre, which hosts one of the…
FG Introduces National Textbook Ranking System to Improve Quality and Standardisation in Schools
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System aimed at improving the quality and standardisation of educational materials used in schools across the country. The initiative is designed to evaluate and rank textbooks based on defined criteria, ensuring that only high-quality, curriculum-aligned materials are recommended for use…