2027: Labour Party fixes April 28 for presidential primaries
The Labour Party has fixed its presidential primary election for April 28, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general election. The Labour Party also announced that its state congresses will be held on April 25, while local government and ward congresses are slated for April 24 and April 23, respectively. The party made this known in a letter addressed to the Independent...
Arteta wins Premier League Manager of the Month
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has won the Premier League Manager of the Month after guiding the club to the division’s only 100% record in March. The Premier League announced the winner of the monthly award on Friday. Arteta was selected as the winner by a panel of experts and supporters, edging out competition from Newcastle’s Eddie Howe, Everton’s David Moyes, Sunderland’s...
Troops intercept motorcycles intended for ransom payment in Bauchi
Troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade have intercepted five motorcycles allegedly being transported as ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Security sources told Blueblood News that the interception took place around 3:00 p.m. on April 1 during ongoing shaping operations conducted by troops at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in...
Easter: Tinubu assures Nigerians of security breakthroughs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remain united, resilient, and committed to the nation’s progress as the country continues to confront security and economic challenges. The President made the appeal in his 2026 Easter message released on Friday by the State House. Tinubu congratulated Christians in Nigeria and around the world, noting that the Easter season—symbolizing sacrifice, redemption,...
Troops, NDLEA arrest 26 suspects in major raid across Yenagoa
Troops of the 16 Brigade, in a joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested 26 suspects during a coordinated raid across parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Security sources told Blueblood News that the operation took place around 7:00 a.m. on April 1 as part of intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks and clamp down on...
APC National chairman hails Tinubu’s visit, demand crackdown on killers
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State, describing it as a powerful show of compassion, leadership, and national solidarity following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. Tinubu was received in Jos by Yilwatda, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, former governors, traditional rulers,...
Why Tinubu addressed Jos attack victims at airport ― Presidency
The Presidency has explained that President Bola Tinubu addressed victims of the recent attacks in Plateau State at the airport in Jos due to logistical and security constraints that made it difficult to hold the meeting in town. Tinubu departed Abuja for Plateau State on Thursday, April 2, 2026, following deadly attacks in the Angwan Rukuba district of Jos North...
INEC chairman warns ADC against defying court order, cites Zamfara, Plateau polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against ignoring court orders in the leadership crisis rocking the party, warning of serious legal consequences. Amupitan said any action taken in defiance of judicial rulings could result in the nullification of election victories, as witnessed in previous political disputes. He cited...
Police arrest newly recruited ISWAP suspect in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspected newly recruited member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a joint patrol in Kaiama Local Government Area. Security sources told Blueblood News that the suspect, identified as Mallami Abubakar, was apprehended on Thurs at about 8:00 a.m. in Nanu community by a combined team of police operatives,...
FA Cup fixtures: Man City host Liverpool as Arsenal chase treble in quarter-finals
Manchester City host Liverpool in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend, with Mohamed Salah aiming to end his nine-year spell at Anfield on a high. Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to progress to the semi-finals as they face lower-tier opposition in their respective fixtures, while West Ham and Leeds put their battle for Premier League survival...
