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Court Jails Fraudster 37 Years for N29m Procurement Fraud in Damaturu
Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 Justice Lawu Lawan of the Yobe State High Court, Damaturu, has convicted and sentenced Abubakar Sadiq Abubakar to a cumulative 37 years imprisonment for his involvement in a N29.17 million procurement fraud. The defendant was arraigned by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Alleged Coup: Military Inaugurates Court-Martial for Trial of Officers
Abuja, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Nigerian Armed Forces has inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try officers accused in an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of internal military proceedings. The accused officers were brought to the venue of the sitting, the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess, at about 8:53 a.m. under tight security….
Tinubu Receives Julius Berger Leadership on Courtesy Visit
Abuja, Nigeria | April 22, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has received the leadership of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC during a courtesy visit at the State House, Abuja. The delegation was led by the Managing Director of the company, Peer Lubasch, alongside the Chairman, Goni Sheikh, Vice Chairman, George Marks, and Director of Administration, Abdulaziz Isa…
INEC Kicks Off Activities for 2027 General Elections, Opens Primaries Window
Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced activities for the 2027 general elections with the opening of a 38-day window for political parties to conduct their primaries. With this development, political parties now have from April 23 to May 30, 2026, to organize and conclude primaries for…
Taiwo Oyedele Presides Over FAAC, Shares Record ₦2.036 Trillion for March 2026
Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The incoming Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has presided over his first meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), overseeing the distribution of a record ₦2.036 trillion as Federation Account revenue for March 2026. The disbursement marks the second time in 2026 that allocations to the…
FG Mourns Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele
Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The Federal Government has announced the passing of Ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who died in Ankara, Türkiye, after a prolonged illness. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria confirmed that Lele passed away on April 19, 2026. Until his death, he served as Director of…
Minister of Power Resigns to Join Oyo Governorship Race
Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has tendered his resignation from the Federal Executive Council to pursue his ambition in the Oyo State governorship race. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, the decision to step down was to…
Military Air Strikes Eliminate 32 Terrorists, Destroy ISWAP Logistics Network in Lake Chad
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai have carried out coordinated air strikes that eliminated over 30 terrorists and dismantled logistics networks belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province along the Lake Chad waterways. The operation, conducted on the night of April 21–22, 2026,…
NNPC Foundation Wins CSR Champion Award (Health)
Lagos, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The NNPC Foundation Limited has been honoured with the CSR Champion Award (Health) 2025, in recognition of its impactful contributions to healthcare development and community well-being across Nigeria. The award, instituted by Independent Newspapers Limited, was presented during the Silver Jubilee edition of the Independent Newspapers Awards. The event,…
President Tinubu Receives Former President Jonathan in Private Audience
Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has received former President Goodluck Jonathan in a private audience at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, marks their first official engagement since President Tinubu’s recent visit to Bayelsa State approximately two weeks ago. During the brief interaction, former President…