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The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State, Ado, Kiri, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Kiri, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ringim/Taura Federal Constituency from 2019 to 2023, announced his decision in a letter dated March 30, 2026, addressed to his ward chairman, Malam Saliku Mujtapha. In the letter, the ex-lawmaker said his resignation followed “careful consideration,” noting that it was time to step away from party activities. “This decision has been made after careful consideration,” he stated. “I appreciate the opportunity given to me to be part…

The minister of state for finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has acknowledged errors in Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, saying steps are already underway to address the issues. Speaking at the 2026 annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) section on legal practice, Oyedele attributed the discrepancies to lapses in the legislative process. According to him, the mistakes arose from “manual processes and multiple stages of review” involved in drafting and finalising the laws. The conference, themed ‘From Policy to Practice: Making Sense of Nigeria’s New Tax Reforms’, provided a platform to address concerns over inconsistencies between the gazetted laws and…

The World Bank has taken down its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report from its website, just days after its release. The report, titled ‘Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development’, was published on April 7 but is no longer accessible, with a “page not found” message displayed when users attempt to download it. Despite the removal, the accompanying press statement remains available, outlining key findings on Nigeria’s economic outlook and human capital development. According to the report, Nigeria’s economy grew by 4% in 2025, while inflation eased to 15.1% in February 2026 from 26.3% a…

The Federal Government has assured citizens and the international community that Nigeria remains safe, following a decision by the United States Department of State to evacuate non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja. The US had on Wednesday authorised the departure of its staff and their families, citing a deteriorating security situation across the country, while also maintaining Nigeria at “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” in its updated advisory. The travel advisory listed 23 states under varying levels of risk, warning of threats including terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, and civil unrest. Few hours after this, the New Daily Prime reported the…

The US Embassy in Abuja has disclosed cancellation of all visa appointments, ordering applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates. The Embassy added that visa operations will continue at its U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. This was made known on Thursday via a statement on its X handle, noting that American citizen services were available by appointment or in emergencies. The Embassy informed applicants saying, “U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments. Visa operations at U.S. Consulate General Lagos continue. American citizen services are available in…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore its leadership on the commission’s official records. The suit followed INEC’s decision on April 1 to remove the names of Mark, listed as national chairman, and Rauf Aregbesola, national secretary, from its portal amid the party’s leadership crisis. In the motion filed through his counsel, Sulaiman Usman (SAN), the faction is asking the court to issue a mandatory injunction directing INEC to reinstate the party’s national working committee…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified the financing and arming of proxy groups by foreign actors as one of the greatest barriers to lasting peace across Africa. Obasanjo made this known on Thursday at the third Mashariki Cooperation Conference held in Diani, Kwale County, Kenya, where discussions focused on evolving geopolitical dynamics and Africa’s security architecture. Drawing from decades of involvement in conflict resolution, the former president warned that military interventions without a solid political process often fail to achieve lasting peace. “Military intervention in conflict without a credible political process is at best a pause in fighting and at…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Wednesday met with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives from the state, as consultations intensify over his possible defection. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. The meeting, held at his Abuja residence, comes amid indications that the governor may leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read related news: Wike blasts Bala Mohammed as ‘unreliable’, dismisses bid for party secretary role Bauchi APC says it has no information on Bala Mohammed’s alleged defection PDP denies reports of Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s defection…

Terrorists have attacked military base in Borno State and killed a Brigadier General in Nigeria. The attack occurred on Thursday overnight in Benisheikh, about 75 kilometres from Maiduguri, where fighters reportedly overran a military formation, killing at least 18 soldiers and setting vehicles ablaze, according to intelligence sources. The incident comes five months after the killing of Musa Uba, who died in November during an attack linked to Islamic State West Africa Province — one of the splinter factions that emerged from Boko Haram since the insurgency began in 2009. Kaga Local Government Chairman, Zannah Lawan Ajimi, confirmed the death…

Terrorists launched a late-night assault on a military base in Borno State on Thursday, leaving an unspecified number of soldiers dead, according to the Defence Headquarters. In a statement, Micheal Onoja, Director of the Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters, said the “coordinated terrorist attack” occurred around 12:30 a.m. in Benisheikh. He said troops under the command of Oseni Braimah of the 29 Brigade responded with “exceptional courage, professionalism, and superior firepower,” forcing the attackers to retreat. “The swift and decisive response by troops underscores the high level of combat readiness, resilience, and operational effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI,”…