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Crisis hits Abia APC over purported zoning of guber ticket to Central Senatorial District

Freedom Online — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:06 +0000

MASCOT UZOR KALU CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION REJECTS ILLEGAL ‘KANGAROO’ ANTI-DEMOCRATIC ZONING FOR ABIA APC GOVERNORSHIP TICKET Our attention has been drawn to a press statement issued by Uche Aguoru, the Abia State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), announcing a purported zoning arrangement by the State Working Committee (SWC), which allegedly cedes the party’s […]

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Supreme Court sets aside Appeal Court ruling on ADC leadership

Wahab Abdulah — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:32 +0000

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the decision of the Court of Appeal, ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum, in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court, however, maintained that the appellate court was right in ordering parties to return to the Federal High Court where party leadership tussle […]

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Supreme Court Overturns Court of Appeal’s Decision on ADC Leadership Dispute

Robert Imoh — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:32:51 +0000

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2026, set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling that had ordered parties involved in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain the status quo. However, the apex court upheld the appellate court’s directive for the parties to return to the Federal High […]

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U.S. war in Iran has cost $25bn so far – Pentagon

Freedom Online — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:32:40 +0000

The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said, providing the first official estimate of the military’s ‌price tag for the conflict. Jules Hurst, who is performing the duties of the comptroller, told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that most of that money was for […]

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Tinubu nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power

Freedom Online — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:18:36 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. The nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue […]

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Turaki-led PDP faction loses as Supreme Court voids Ibadan convention

Wahab Abdulah — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:10:14 +0000

The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a split decision, three out of five justices, the apex court held that the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction of the PDP lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgement, Justice […]

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Workers’ Day: FG declares Friday public holiday

Robby Akeju — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:33:06 +0000

The Federal Government has declared Friday as public holiday to enable workers celebrate International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announced on behalf of the Federal Government. This is contained in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo commended Nigerian workers for their […]

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Borno guber: Why I want Gubio to succeed me – Zulum

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:27:31 +0000

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has explained his decision to anoint Mustapha Gubio as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Zulum made the clarification in Abuja while presenting Gubio with the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda […]

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Ex-NASENI boss Haruna: I will govern Nasarawa with fear of God, seeks votes ahead of APC primaries + pix

Freedom Online — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:09:06 +0000

A former Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency For Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI and front line Governorship aspirant in Nasarawa State under the ruling APC, Prof Mohammad Sani Haruna, says he will govern the state with the fear of God if given the mandate. He spoke yesterday in Keffi, […]

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OGD Media Office replies Dapo Abiodun, says ‘Otunba Gbenga Daniel won Ogun East Senatorial election on the strength of his name, legacy’

Freedom Online — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:55:06 +0000

*OGD MEDIA OFFICE PRESS STATEMENT 29 April 2026 The OGD Media Office has been inundated with requests to respond to claims reportedly made by the outgoing Governor, Dapo Abiodun, at a private meeting in Iperu. It is instructive that Governor Dapo Abiodun chose a closed gathering in his home to float claims he has, by […]

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Delta extrajudicial killing: ASP Nuhu Usman, other officers dismissed

Freedom Online — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:45:35 +0000

*FORCE LEADERSHIP ORDERS DISMISSAL, PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS INVOLVED IN EFFURUN SHOOTING The Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of […]

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Tinubu names Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs, nominates Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State

Freedom Online — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:57 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the same vein, the President has nominated Ambassador Sola […]

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Plateau leaders commit to peace at interactive session with Tinubu, as FG approves N2bn for victims

Freedom Online — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:44:25 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, told stakeholders from Plateau State to return home with open minds to seek peace and put a permanent end to the recurring crises in the state. Towards this end, the President challenged the leaders, led by the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to review past […]

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Whither Nigeria? A Reflection for Our Democracy, by Bode George

Freedom Online — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:28 +0000

In moments such as this, when the health of a nation’s democracy is under scrutiny, it becomes necessary to return to the foundational principles that govern civilised societies. One of the most enduring of such principles is embodied in the Magna Carta—the Great Charter of the year 1215—which established a truth that has shaped democratic […]

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Court Stops INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses Led by David Mark

Robert Imoh — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:26:09 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against the recognition of congresses conducted by a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark. In a landmark judgment, the court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to refrain from participating in or acknowledging any congress organised by the disputed leadership. Delivering the judgment, […]

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