ADC demands Amupitan’s sack over party leadership de-recognition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the resignation or removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners over the commission’s de-recognition of the party’s leadership. The ADC National Chairman, David Mark, made this known at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Mark said INEC’s decision to delist...
FG to install 5,000 cameras as Tinubu moves against Plateau terror
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed service chiefs and the Minister of Defence to immediately track down those responsible for the recent killings in Plateau State and to reinforce security measures to halt recurring attacks. The President issued the directive on Thursday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Jos. He also announced that the Federal Government would deploy 5,000...
FG opens Enugu–Onitsha expressway ahead of Easter
The Federal Government has opened a 15-kilometre stretch of the 9th Mile–Abakpa axis of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway ahead of the Easter holidays, describing the move as a special traffic-relief intervention for residents of the South-East. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the development on Thursday during an inspection visit to the Ugwu-Onyeama/9th Mile section of the highway. He commended the...
INEC undermining democracy — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to impose a one-party state ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is being used to destabilise opposition parties. Addressing journalists on Thursday at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, ADC National Chairman, David Mark, condemned INEC’s recent decision...
Kaduna Assembly passes bill to establish electricity regulatory commission
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill for the establishment of Kaduna State Electricity Regulatory Commission and a commercial and technical framework for the state’s electricity market. Presided by the Speaker, Dahiru Liman, the bill was passed after third reading, following the adoption of a report presented by the chairman, joint committee on public works, infrastructure...
Tinubu post: Court fines Sowore N1.5m, dismisses suit against DSS, Meta
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and Meta Platforms Incorporated. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the case lacked merit and declined all the reliefs sought by the applicant. The judge also awarded costs against Sowore, ordering him...
Kaduna workers threaten strike over delayed salary adjustments
The National Public Service Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Kaduna State chapter, has threatened to embark on industrial action over the continued delay in the approval and implementation of consequential salary adjustments for civil servants on Grade Level 07 and above. This was contained in a communique issued after the State Administrative Council (SAC) meeting of the JNC in Kaduna. The council...
COAS deploys additional 850 troops to Plateau
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the deployment of 850 additional troops to Plateau State to reinforce ongoing security operations and address escalating tensions in several communities. The fresh deployment is intended to bolster troops already operating under Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) as security forces work to restore calm and safeguard residents in affected areas. Security...
EFCC arrests 12 for foreign currency counterfeiting in Kwara
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects, including a 51-year-old father of 10, Akilu Salisu from Katsina State, over their alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit foreign currencies. Also arrested were a self-acclaimed cleric, Umar Mikailu Shuaibu of the Kafor Wambari area of Kano State, and Salisu Nura from Garki...
Tinubu hosts Chad’s president, strengthens bilateral ties
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hosted Chad President Idriss Déby at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The president received the Chadian leader in a closed-door session, where both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and regional collaboration. The meeting took place shortly before Tinubu’s planned trip to Jos to commiserate with victims of recent attacks in Plateau State. The brief high-level meeting...
