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Politics

April 23, 2026

NRM hails court ruling as victory for rule of law

The National Rescue Movement has described the Federal High Court ruling on its leadership as a landmark victory for social justice and the rule of law.

April 23, 2026

God spoke to me to accept Tinubu’s appointment as INEC chair: Amupitan

“My experience so far as the INEC chairman is that if God does not send you somewhere, do not go there,” said Mr Amupitan.

Amupitan with Tinubu
April 23, 2026

Why NIPR chose Uba Sani as patron: Information Minister

Mr Mohammed recalled how the Kaduna State Ministry of Information was created in May 2025, following his intervention, ten years after it had been scrapped.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
April 23, 2026

Sanwo-Olu hails LIRS, seeks autonomy for state tax agencies

Mr Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while hosting members of the Joint Revenue Board for its 159th meeting, which started on Monday.

Dr Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS; Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, Executive Secretary, Joint Revenue Board (JRB); Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu, Lagos State Governor; Mr. Obafemi Hazmat, Lagos State Deputy Governor; Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General/CEO, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Finance as the governor
April 23, 2026

Cabinet Resignation: Gov Bago assigns six commissioners to oversee vacant ministries

Mr Bago urged the commissioners to view the additional responsibilities as an opportunity to enhance service delivery.

Governor Mohammed Bago
April 23, 2026

Too late for Peter Obi to return to Labour Party: Nenadi Usman

It will be too late for former presidential candidate Peter Obi to return to the Labour Party, says its national chair, Nenadi Usman.

Peter Obi
April 23, 2026

Shettima declares for Kaduna Central senatorial seat, pledges quality representation

The APC secretary in Kaduna, Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar, welcomed the declaration and described Mr Shettima as a strong advocate of youth inclusiveness.

Yerima Shettima
April 23, 2026

Tinubu approves N17 billion for community-led projects in 8,804 wards

The president approved the establishment of a community-based national social action fund task force to drive grassroots development.

President Bola Tinubu
April 23, 2026

Speaker hails Soludo over Kukah’s appointment as Ojukwu varsity chancellor

Mr Udeze said the bishop’s moral beliefs would foster genuine academic and moral excellence at the university.

Governor Charles Soludo
April 23, 2026

Kaduna APC senatorial aspirant pledges humane laws, social investments

Mr Mukaddas, a former general manager of the Kaduna State Community and Social Development Agency, made the pledge during a familiarisation visit to the APC headquarters.

Muhammed Mukaddas