LP Chieftain Petitions Over Osun REC Removal

Labour Party chieftain Dr. Arabambi Abayomi petitions President Tinubu, the National Assembly, and the CJN, alleging unconstitutional removal of Osun REC Mutiu Agboke by INEC chairman.

Second Governor Names Preferred Successor for 2027

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule announces Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election, following a similar move by Ogun State's governor days earlier.

Court Orders Arrest of Buhari's Ex-Minister Over EFCC Charges

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq and Permanent Secretary Bashir Nura Alkali for failing to appear in court to face 21-count EFCC charges including alleged diversion of p

Kogi East Group Backs Danladi for 2027 Senate Race

The Kogi East Political and Good Governance Group has endorsed Okutepa Usman Danladi for the 2027 Kogi East senatorial election, citing representation imbalances and calling for equitable rotation among constituencies.

Ex-Ondo Governor Mimiko Quits PDP After Resignation

Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing personal reasons and a prolonged absence from party activities in a letter dated April 10, 2026.

Churchwarden's Murder Conviction Quashed After Appeal

Benjamin Field, a former churchwarden serving life for murdering university lecturer Peter Farquhar, has had his conviction overturned. The Court of Appeal cited defective jury directions and ordered a retrial.

Murder Conviction Quashed, Retrial Ordered in Lecturer Case

The Court of Appeal has overturned Benjamin Field's 37-year murder conviction for killing university lecturer Peter Farquhar, citing defective jury instructions. A retrial has been ordered while prosecutors appeal to the Supreme Court.

Ex-Lawmakers Reject US Call to Sack Defence Minister Matawalle

A group of former Nigerian parliamentarians has criticised a US lawmaker's demand for President Tinubu to remove or redeploy Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, calling it simplistic and counterproductive to Nigeria's complex security challenge

Presidency Slams Atiku on Power Rotation Comments

The Nigerian presidency has condemned Atiku Abubakar for his comments rejecting power rotation, arguing it is the South's turn in 2027. Atiku claims the constitution does not bind him to zoning.

Tinubu Congratulates Benin's President-Elect Wadagni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended congratulations to Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of Benin, praising the democratic process and highlighting prospects for strengthened bilateral ties.

US Tightens Iran Oil Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, focusing on individuals and companies linked to a shipping network. The move aims to pressure Tehran over its closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.

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