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Month: April 2026

2027: Obi–Kwankwaso push mounts in ADC, sparks unity debate

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — A growing push within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for a joint presidential ticket between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 elections is gaining ground, and already stirring debate over the party’s unity. What began as supporter enthusiasm is fast becoming organised, visible, and harder to ignore. Across…

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Twelve victims escape Boko Haram captivity in Borno

Twelve people abducted by Boko Haram from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State have escaped from captivity and reached safety. According to Daily Trust, a source from Pulka said the victims, 10 men and two women, escaped during a period of military activity in the area that forced the insurgents to…

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Breaking: Senate begins screening of ministerial nominee Darma

By Henry Umoru The Senate has begun with the screening of Muttaqha Darma as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The ministerial nominee is presently before the senators in the hallowed chamber, just as he was led in at 12.32 pm. At the moment, senators are asking the ministerial nominee questions. President Bola…

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Two injured as police foil another kidnapping attempt in Ibadan

By Adeola Badru Two persons have sustained gunshot injuries following a foiled kidnapping attempt at the Old Kara area of Bodija, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred just days after a similar attack was reported at Onigambari village along the Ijebu-Ode axis in the Oluyole Local Government Area….

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Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan

By Henry Umoru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. In a letter to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, which was read on Thursday during plenary, the loan will be obtained from Deutsche Bank, and it is aimed at financing the already…

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Future-Proof Sportsbook Platforms: Features That Keep a Brand Growing Year After Year

Building a book that still looks modern five seasons from now means picking the right foundation on day one. Flashy sign-up offers grab early attention, yet reliable code, flexible settings, and honest data turn visitors into regulars. A careful checklist saves money, avoids late-night emergencies, and keeps expansion routes open. Early conversations often involve an…

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Rivers Police dissolve tactical teams, launch new crime unit

The Police Command in Rivers has dissolved its tactical teams as part of efforts to improve efficiency and professionalism in its operations. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that the action followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Agabe said that the disbanded tactical teams…

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ADC’ll continue to scare Tinubu, he doesn’t care about Nigeria – Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will continue to scare President Bola Tinubu. Melaye, a member of the ADC, said the party would continue to scare Tinubu because he doesn’t care about the deteriorating state of Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at a press conference by National Forum…

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Troops neutralise two gunmen in Plateau ambush, recover weapons

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two armed gunmen during a successful ambush operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was carried out on Tuesday near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit general area following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminals in the area….

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Lagos clarifies modalities for monthly environmental sanitation exercise

The Lagos State Government has provided further clarification on the modalities for the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, ahead of its resumption on Saturday. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Wednesday following the symbolic flag-off of the exercise along the Mushin-Agege Motor Road corridor on March…

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