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EFCC arraigns man for alleged N85.5m land fraud in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Udemba John Chibuzor before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, over an alleged N85.5 million land fraud. The defendant was docked on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence involving…
IGP Disu, stakeholders move to establish Police Academy Ogun campus, upgrade colleges nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has initiated plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Ogun State, alongside efforts to upgrade and secure accreditation for 42 Police Colleges across the country. The development was discussed during a high-level strategic meeting held at…
ADC fixes ₦100m presidential nomination form, releases 2026 primary timetable
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by David Mark, has announced the cost of its nomination forms and schedule for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. According to the party, the presidential nomination form has been pegged at ₦100 million, while governorship aspirants are expected…
Renewed Hope National Media Tour reaches Jigawa, highlights technical services engagement
Dutse, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West region has made a stop in Jigawa State, with a focus on the activities of Renewed Hope Technical Services Ltd. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda to showcase development initiatives, promote transparency, and…
May 8 Set For Sowore’s “No Case Submission” As Court To Determine Next Phase
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 May 8 has been fixed as a crucial date in the ongoing legal proceedings involving activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, as his legal team prepares to argue a “no case submission.” The application challenges the sufficiency of evidence presented by the Department of State Services (DSS), contending that the…
Obi, Kwankwaso Defect To Nigeria Democratic Congress
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The two political figures announced their defection following a closed-door meeting with the national leader of the party,…
Governor UBA Appreciates President Tinubu On Award Of ₦1.178 Trillion Strategic Contracts In Kaduna State
Kaduna, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council for the approval of major infrastructure contracts valued at ₦1.178 trillion, aimed at transforming the state’s economic and social landscape. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he described the…
Kebbi State Government Dissolves Afusta Governing Council, Relieves VC, Others
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero and relieved the Vice-Chancellor alongside two Deputy Vice-Chancellors of their appointments. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, who said…
Borno APC Adopts Engr. Mustafa Gubio As Consensus Governorship Candidate For 2027
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has formally presented Mustafa Gubio as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election. The presentation was made on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima. Zulum described Gubio’s…
Bayelsa Governor Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Eseimokumo, Chiefs; Sets Up Interim Governing Committee
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has ordered the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following a prolonged and violent conflict in the area. The governor also directed the dissolution of the Ogboinbiri council of chiefs,…