The Prof. Chris Imumolen-led Accord Party says it was not part of the meeting of opposition political parties held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo state, Southwest Nigeria. He alleged that its name and logo were used without authorisation. Imumolen, who threatened legal action, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the conveners of the Ibadan meeting to...
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Nigeria Police Fix Dates For Constable Recruitment Exams
The Police Service Commission said it has scheduled April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of applicants seeking enlistment as police constables, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force. The commission said the examinations would be conducted at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. It added that only...
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Sowore Rejects Opposition Ibadan Summit, Demands Fresh Political Alternative
Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore said he turned down an invitation to an opposition summit in Ibadan, criticising it as an effort to rebrand discredited political actors. Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, said the gathering failed to offer a credible alternative for Nigerians seeking change. He said...
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Gunman Arrested After Shooting Scare At White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump Evacuated
US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the annual White House correspondents’ dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, after a heavily armed suspect opened fire and attempted to breach a Secret Service checkpoint, triggering panic inside the venue and a swift security response. Authorities later confirmed that the suspect was taken into...
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Mali Army Battles Terrorist Groups In Bamako, Other Cities
Mali’s army on Saturday battled what it described as terrorist groups that launched coordinated attacks around the capital, Bamako, and other parts of the West African nation. Reports say intense fighting were reported in a town near the capital where junta leader General Assimi Goita resides, as well as in other key cities in a...
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Gunmen Kill Benue Community Head, Three Others
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the District Head of Olegabulu Community in Agatu Local Government Area, Alexander Awodi, by suspected armed herders. Police spokesperson, Edet Udeme, who disclosed this in an interview said the attackers also killed the monarch’s wife, Abigail Awodi, along with two other persons during the attack....
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2027 Presidential Election: Nigerian Opposition Parties To Field One Candidate
Nigerian Opposition political parties have agreed to field a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election. This was revealed in a communique issued after a national summit in Ibadan, Oyo state Southwest Nigeria. The meeting, held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, had in attendance leaders from major opposition parties like...
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NNPP To Go Ahead With Congresses Despite Dispute Over Recognition
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the party is going ahead with its congresses that will culminate in its national convention with or without INEC’s obedience to court orders ordering the commission to recognise the Dr Agbo Major led leadership of the party. This was revealed in a statement by the party’s Founder, Dr...
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Customs Seize N2.63B Codeine, Loud, Cannabis In Southeast, Hands Over To NDLEA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, zone ‘C’ has handedover seized prohibited and highly controlled consignments of Tramadol, Barcadin Codeine syrup, Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp), Ghanaian loud, Scottish loud, colos, and other illicit drugs/substances worth N2.63 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Owerri, Imo State for further necessary action.
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Nigeria Finance Minister, Oyedele Promises Reforms To Boost Growth
Nigeria’s new finance minister Taiwo Oyedele who on Friday assumed office, pledged to consolidate economic stabilisation efforts and deepen reforms to deliver tangible benefits for citizens. Oyedele, who took over from predecessor Wale Edun, said Nigeria was at a critical juncture and must build on gains already made to strengthen growth and stability. He outlined...