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Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said he is willing to support a consensus candidate if the All Progressives Congress (APC) adopts that option ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, Adediran dismissed speculations that the party leadership had already endorsed a preferred aspirant for the race, insisting that no such decision has been made. “We restate, in line with the official position of the Lagos State APC leadership as communicated by the State Chairman, that no aspirant has been anointed and that all aspirants will participate in a credible…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria’s economic situation compares favourably with that of several other African nations, despite ongoing hardship faced by citizens. Speaking on Friday at a civic reception in Yenagoa, the president acknowledged the pressure of rising living costs, particularly fuel prices, but urged Nigerians to take a broader view of economic realities across the continent. “Yes, I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel prices are biting hard,” Tinubu said. “But look around. Let’s thank God that we are better off, listening to what is happening in other African countries, what they are…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited Maiduguri to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the Borno State government over the recent terrorist attack in Benisheikh that claimed the lives of several personnel, including Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah. The visit, undertaken on behalf of Bola Tinubu, was disclosed in a statement by media aide to the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha. Shettima described the fallen soldiers as heroes who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. “These men wore the uniform for all of us. They stood to protect our communities, our families, and the future of our children. Their courage…

The Nigerian Navy has arrested personnel involved in a public altercation with soldiers in Bayelsa State during a visit by Bola Tinubu on Friday. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed uniformed officers exchanging blows in a heated confrontation. In the footage, a driver of a vehicle marked “Naval Police” was seen stepping out to argue with another motorist before tensions escalated. Shortly after, a soldier approached and threw a punch, triggering a wider melee involving multiple personnel, with sticks and other objects used during the clash. The scuffle reportedly occurred as the president was departing an event venue,…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive, conveyed in a statement by his media aide, applies to persons whose renunciation has been duly approved by the President. Tunji-Ojo said the move is backed by Section 29(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, which provides that a citizen who formally renounces nationality ceases to be Nigerian upon registration of the declaration. According to him, once citizenship is relinquished, affected individuals are no longer entitled to…

The Nigerian naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in early trading on Friday, April 10, 2026, across both official and informal markets. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency opened at about N1,361.75 per Dollar, reflecting ongoing efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to manage liquidity and curb volatility. Early session data showed slight movement, with the Naira briefly strengthening to N1,360.75 before returning to N1,361.75. In the parallel market, the Naira traded at a premium, with Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja quoting rates between N1,450 and N1,470, depending on…

A member of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Hassan, is dead. Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the lower legislative chamber, announced Hassan’s passing in a statement on Saturday. Rotimi said Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa federal constituency of Kano State, died on Friday after a period of illness. He was 66. Hassan was elected in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). He served as deputy chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was also a member of several panels, including public petitions, aviation, solid minerals, constitution review, and treaties, protocols and agreements. “With his demise,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah, commander of the 29 Brigade, following a terrorist attack in Benisheikh, Kaga LGA of Borno State. In a statement on Friday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, said Braimah died alongside another officer and two soldiers during the assault on Thursday. “On 9 April 2026, troops deployed in Benisheikh in Kaga LGA of Borno State came under terrorists’ attack. Troops engaged the terrorists and held their ground. Regrettably, some personnel paid the supreme price; including the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General OO Braimah and 3 other Armed Forces…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 14 to hear a suit filed by a former deputy national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, challenging the leadership of David Mark. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news Bala is seeking an order to stop the Mark-led leadership from presenting themselves as national officers of the party. Read related news: ADC chairmen reject Mark, Bala factions, back INEC’s derecognition ADC crisis deepens as state chapters suspend congresses over INEC directive The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, lists the ADC, Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, the Independent National Electoral Commission…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Friday, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the decision followed a meeting between the commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). “Following deliberations, the commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election,” the statement read. The nationwide exercise was initially scheduled to commence on April 13 as part of preparations for the 2027 elections. However, on April 5, the commission directed RECs to…