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Fresh cracks have deepened within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as party chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso publicly accused factional chairman Nafiu Bala of undermining democracy and stalling efforts to resolve internal disputes.Speaking in an interview, Kwankwaso expressed frustration over Bala’s failure to honour a scheduled peace meeting, describing the move as disappointing and counterproductive at a time when unity is critical for the party’s growth. He note...

The Yewa Peoples Development Council (YPDC) is set to roll out a high-profile civic reception in honour of former Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, marking his retirement after a notable career in national security.The event, scheduled for April 11, 2026, at Yewa Frontier Hotel in Ilaro, underscores a strong regional pride as Yewa stakeholders celebrate one of their most prominent sons. Egbetokun, who served as the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police,...

A leadership tussle appears to be brewing within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State, as the party’s state chapter firmly rejected the existence of a controversial “Apex Committee,” reaffirming that only structures recognized by the national leadership remain valid.Addressing journalists, the Ogun State Chairman, Femi Soluade, maintained that the ongoing screening of aspirants is being con...

In a decisive grassroots response to rising security concerns, the Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has unveiled a community-driven security outfit, “Ibadan Guards,” aimed at strengthening safety across Ibadan.The initiative, launched at the monarch’s palace in Oke Aremo, marks a strategic shift toward localized security architecture, with operatives set to be deployed across all eleven local government areas in Ibadanland. The move reflects growing recognition that ...

Nigeria’s energy cost crisis has taken a sharper turn as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased the gantry prices of petrol and diesel, underscoring the country’s continued exposure to global oil market volatility despite growing local refining capacity.The refinery adjusted petrol prices upward by N75 per litre to N1,275, a 5.02 per cent increase, while diesel surged by N200 per litre to N1,950—bringing it dangerously close to the N2,000 threshold. The m...

The Ogun State Government has taken a strategic step to reinforce its administrative machinery with the induction of newly recruited officers into the state’s civil/public service, signaling a renewed push for efficiency and institutional capacity building.The induction ceremony, held at the Obas Complex within the state secretariat in Abeokuta, underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening governance structures through human capital development....

A significant political shift has emerged in northern Nigeria as former Kano State governor and ex-senator, Kabiru Gaya, formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling potential realignments ahead of future political contests.In a resignation letter dated April 5, 2026, and addressed to the APC ward chairman in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State, Gaya announced his decision to exit the party, emphasizing that the move was driven by the best inter...

The Edo State Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has presented a set of proposals to the state government aimed at alleviating the economic hardships facing workers in the state.Speaking at a press briefing in Benin, the Chairman of the union, Comrade Joseph Wasah said that following a State Executive Council meeting, the union formulated s...

Prominent PDP chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has formally resigned from the party, citing prolonged internal crisis, division, and what he described as a sustained erosion of democratic values within the party.In a resignation letter dated April 4, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Usuma Ward in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Olawepo-Hashim said the party has been engulfed in persistent turmoil for over a year, effectively splitting it into competing factions....

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has indicated that he will soon unveil his preferred candidate to succeed him as he approaches the end of his two-term tenure in 2027. The governor disclosed that the announcement will be made on Wednesday, April 8, signaling an early and deliberate move to shape the future leadership of the state.Makinde stated that his administration has been engaging credible individuals as part of a structured transition process, emphasizing that the eve...