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...
Troops rescue two boys who escaped terrorist camp in Borno
Troops of the 25 Brigade stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Azir in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State have rescued two teenage boys who reportedly escaped from a suspected terrorist camp in Dusula. The incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on April 1, when the village head of Azir alerted troops after the minors arrived in the...
2027: INEC set to begin voter revalidation, gives directives to officials, Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to commence nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general election. This was contained in an internal memo dated March 2, 2026, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, and addressed to all resident electoral commissioners. According to the document, the decision to conduct the exercise stems from the need for a...
No anointed candidates for 2027 — Lagos APC
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, says the party has not endorsed any aspirant for any elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ojelabi made this known in a statement on Thursday, following the successful conclusion of the party’s National Convention, which produced new officers across all organs of the APC. He...
