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...
COAS, security chiefs visit Plateau, pledge lasting peace
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday led a high-level team of security chiefs to Plateau State for an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation, reaffirming the military’s commitment to restoring lasting peace. The visit comes as security forces intensify operations to stabilise parts of Jos and neighbouring communities affected by recent violence. On arrival in Jos,...
Court rejects move to stop Kingibe from ADC activities
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday refused to grant an ex parte application seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from taking part in the activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ruling on the application, Justice Peter Lifu held that the plaintiffs—two ward leaders of the ADC in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory—must put the senator on notice to...
Uba Sani seeks NITP’s partnership on urban development
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says his administration has been working to enhance transparency in land allocation, enforce development control regulations, and promote orderly urban expansion in the state. Sani added that the Kaduna State Government is investing in infrastructure and urban renewal initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens. The governor made this known while receiving the...
Tinubu appoints new PTDF boss, renews TCN MD’s tenure
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). Aliyu replaces Ahmed Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. Tinubu also renewed Engineer Sule Abdulaziz's appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final...
Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US: Latest developments in Middle East war
Iran has threatened "crushing" attacks on the United States and Israel, firing missiles at Tel Aviv after US President Donald Trump vowed to bomb the Islamic republic "back to the Stone Ages". Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Thursday, April 2, 2026: 'Root cause' China said on Thursday that United States and Israeli strikes on Iran were...
Jonathan urges NASS to review electoral litigation process, establish constitutional court
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s electoral litigation process and establish a “Constitutional Court” to streamline election-related issues. Jonathan made the call at the 70th birthday and book launch of the senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, in Abuja on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The former president stated that a specialised court would reduce the...
Oil prices rise after Trump vows attacks on Iran
Oil prices climbed more than $5 on Thursday, April 2, 2026, as President Donald Trump said the United States would keep up attacks on Iran without committing to a specific timeline to end the war. Brent crude futures rose $6.33, or 6.3%, to $107.49 per barrel by 0407 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $5.28, or...
Stock market records N33bn turnover as investors gain N600bn
The Nigerian stock market transacted 815.48 million shares valued at N33.3 billion in 52,641 deals on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This represents a decline compared to Tuesday’s trading, which saw 887.68 million shares worth N385.6 billion exchanged across 53,436 transactions. Transactions on the activity chart was led by Wema Bank with 77.75 million shares worth N2.03 billion. This was followed by Guaranty...
Electric glitch disrupts Lagos airport operations
An electric spark on Wednesday compelled the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to divert flights from Terminal 3 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. The FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Agbebire disclosed that the terminal was shut following the...
