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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in separate appeals arising from internal crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In the PDP matter, the apex court is considering appeals challenging earlier rulings that nullified the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. The appeals were filed by a faction of the party led by Tanimu Turaki, seeking to overturn decisions of lower courts which restrained the convention. The dispute originated from a suit instituted by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, who argued that he…

Governor Abba Yusuf has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor. Garo, who is the son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, was nominated following the vacancy created by the resignation of Aminu Gwarzo on March 27, 2026. Gwarzo had stepped down after a fallout with the governor and a looming impeachment by the state assembly over allegations including gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial impropriety. After his exit, Yusuf accused him of attempting to unseat him. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief…

US Senator Ted Cruz has alleged that some Nigerian officials are complicit in enabling violence against Christians in the country. Cruz made the claims on Tuesday during a Senate foreign relations subcommittee hearing titled ‘The US approach to counterterrorism in Africa’, where he raised concerns over religious killings in Nigeria. According to the lawmaker, “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world”. “Since 2009, Islamic jihadists have murdered more than 50,000 Christians in Nigeria and more than 20,000 churches, schools, and religious institutions have been destroyed, most burned to the ground,” Cruz said.…

US President Donald Trump has ordered American forces to prolong the ceasefire with Iran while sustaining a naval blockade, as Washington awaits a unified negotiating position from Tehran. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said internal divisions within Iran’s leadership have made it difficult for the country to present a coherent proposal. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such…

The Nigerian Naira recorded mixed movements across the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as traders monitored activity in both the official and informal segments. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency opened with a slight adjustment against the US Dollar, trading around N1,348.77/$1 in early deals. Market data showed the Naira briefly strengthened to about N1,346.30 before settling within the mid-N1,340 range, reflecting mild intra-day volatility. The official window continues to serve as the main platform for authorised transactions, supported by liquidity interventions from the Central Bank of Nigeria aimed at stabilising the market. In…

The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, is expected to step down from his role in the coming days as he prepares to contest the Oyo State governorship election ahead of 2027. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news His Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, disclosed that the minister had already informed President Bola Tinubu of his intention to resign during a meeting on Tuesday, where he also received the president’s backing. “In view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days,” the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned Nigerians about a growing trend of impersonation and staged operations by criminals posing as its personnel. In a statement released on Tuesday via its X (formerly Twitter) handle, the agency said intelligence reports point to fraudsters using “ingenious but fraudulent means” to damage its reputation and exploit unsuspecting members of the public. According to the commission, one common tactic involves gangs targeting young people around eateries and recreational spots in major cities. “Their modus operandi is laying ambush for innocent youths coming out of the Eateries and harassing them on unfounded suspicions…

A new round of defections has swept through the House of Representatives, with several lawmakers switching political parties in what observers see as early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections. During Tuesday’s plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read multiple letters announcing the changes, highlighting the shifting alliances within the legislature. He dismissed concerns that the trend could lead to a one-party system, insisting it reflects democratic choice. “This is to show the country that no party is stiffled. People are leaving the majority party to the minority parties and the minority parties to the majority party. This is the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa from their positions. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga. The statement referenced a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. According to the memo, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. In the same vein, Muttaqha Darma was named Minister-designate for Housing and…

Malaysia-based Karex Berhad, the world’s largest producer of condoms, has announced plans to increase prices by between 20 and 30 percent following supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. The company, which manufactures over five billion condoms annually for major brands such as Durex and Trojan, also supplies public health systems including the National Health Service and United Nations-backed programmes. Chief Executive Officer, Goh Miah Kiat, said rising costs of key production inputs have forced the company’s hand. “The situation is definitely very fragile, prices are expensive. We have no choice but to transfer the costs right now…