I can defeat Tinubu in free, fair election – Dino Melaye

 Former Kogi lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has declared that he would defeat President Bola Tinubu in a credible election, while stressing that his main focus is backing a united opposition candidate.

 

Tinubu’s aide slams Atiku for criticising NBC over directive to media

A Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, Otega Ogra, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his reaction to a recent directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to broadcast stations.

 

Man City beat Arsenal 2-1 to close gap at Premier League summit

Man City beat Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to move just three points behind the long-time Premier League leaders, seizing control of the title race.

 

REVEALED: How AGF cleared Saraki of involvement in 2018 Offa robbery

 In 2018, two different legal advice from the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) said the office was unable to establish any evidence linking Bukola Saraki, a former senate president, to the tragic Offa robbery incident.

Alia to JAMB: Reschedule exam for eight kidnapped UTME candidates

 Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has urged the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule examination for the eight candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) kidnapped last Wednesday.

 

NNPP names new national chairman, warns against ‘assault on democracy’

 The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has elected Bala Mohammed as its new national chairman.

 

Trump threatens to target Iran infrastructure if talks fail

 The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced that American negotiators will travel to Pakistan on Monday to continue discussions aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Iran.

 

Shekarau’s return to APC strengthens party in Kano – Gov Yusuf

 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed former governor and senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his return as a major development for the party in the state.

 

The governor made this known in a press statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

According to the statement, Governor Yusuf said Shekarau’s return would further strengthen the APC’s position in Kano ahead of future elections.

 

“A date will soon be fixed, in consultation with the national secretariat of the party, for the formal reception of the former Governor into the APC fold,” the governor said.

 

He added that the party continues to gain momentum in the state, noting that “the party in Kano continues to witness growing support and consolidation, positioning itself as the most dominant political force in the state.”

 

Governor Yusuf also expressed confidence in the APC’s readiness for the next round of elections, saying the party is fully prepared to contest and win all available positions.

 

He attributed the party’s optimism to what he described as growing unity and strategic political alignments within its ranks.

 

The governor further assured members and supporters that the party leadership remains focused on strengthening internal cohesion and expanding its grassroots support base across Kano State.

 

He urged party loyalists to remain committed and continue mobilising support as the APC prepares for future political contests.

Gov Sule defends choice of Wadada as Nasarawa governorship aspirant

 The Nasarawa State Government has responded to criticism from former governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura over Governor Abdullahi Sule’s endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections.

 

Troops detonate roadside bomb in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mairari town along the Gajiram axis of Borno State.

 

Al-Makura faults Sule over Wadada endorsement for 2027 Nasarawa governorship

 A former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, has criticised Governor Abdullahi Sule for naming Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election without wider consultation.

 

Eight rescued Benue kidnap victims confirmed as UTME candidates

 Eight of the victims rescued from last Wednesday’s Benue Links bus abduction have been identified as candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

 

NUC moves to end exclusion of NOUN graduates from NYSC

 The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it will review the exclusion of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

 

SSANU rejects fake 30% deal with FG, issues strike ultimatum to Tinubu

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has slammed attempts to falsely claim their wage renegotiation with the Federal Government is done, reaffirming a strike deadline of April 30 if no deal is signed.

 

Former Kano Gov, Shekarau officially defects to APC

 Former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.