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April 30, 2026

Yobe senator drops re-election bid, bows to APC’s choice of Gov Buni

Mr Musa said, “To exercise the spirit of integrity and responsibility, I hereby formally withdraw from the contest for the APC governorship ticket.”

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
April 30, 2026

FG launches cervical cancer screening in Imo

The federal government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb the rising cancer cases in the country.

Iziak Salako
April 30, 2026

Kwara APC governorship aspirant hopeful of credible primary

Alabi Tajudeen, Kwara All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, has expressed confidence in a free, fair and credible primary by the party’s leadership.

APC secretariat kwara
April 30, 2026

Buni, APC stakeholders endorse Wali as governorship candidate

The Yobe All Progressives Congress’ Critical Stakeholders’ Forum has endorsed Baba Wali as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

Baba Wali
April 30, 2026

Probe: Electricity committee promises to be fair to Kebbi residents, Kaduna Electric

The committee was mandated to investigate the root causes of erratic power supply to Kebbi and proffer lasting solutions to the lingering problem.

LIT LANTERN IN DARKNESS
April 30, 2026

CAN demands swift rescue of kidnapped Ekiti church members

A statement by CAN president, Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, described the kidnapping as a “brutal assault on shared humanity and the sanctity of life”.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
April 30, 2026

PRP officially welcomes Yusuf Baba-Ahmed

The Peoples Redemption Party has formally welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, into its fold.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed
April 30, 2026

Outage: Egbin halts operations as impeller kills underwater maintenance contractor

Egbin Power Plc has shut down operations following a fatal industrial accident involving a contractor during an underwater maintenance exercise.

Egbin Power Plc
April 29, 2026

Youths vandalise police post as Okada rider dies during encounter with officers

He said the deceased’s body had been deposited at the morgue. 

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April 29, 2026

Obi condemns police killing of Mene Ogidi in Delta, demands transparent investigation

He said the killing underscore the urgent need for accountability within Nigeria’s security agencies.

Nuhu Usman and Mene Ogidi, Peter Obi