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Politics

April 6, 2026

2027: PDP Storms Ilorin, Vows to Take Back Kwara from APC

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State on Monday declared that it is fully prepared to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party has rebuilt its internal strength and is now more united after its recent

Politics

April 6, 2026

Soldiers buy uniforms, protective gear with personal funds — dismissed officer alleges

A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, has alleged that personnel of the Nigerian Army purchase their own uniforms and protective gear despite earning modest salaries. Olamilekan, a former lance corporal popularly known as “Soja Boi,” made the claims in

General News

April 6, 2026

A’Ibom pays N82bn to settle retirees’ gratuities

The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has paid over ₦82 billion to offset gratuities and other entitlements owed to retired civil servants since 2012. Governor Umo Eno made this known during his Easter broadcast, noting that the total

Politics

April 6, 2026

Nigeria drifting towards one-party state — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country is gradually drifting towards a one-party system. Makinde made this known in a newsletter titled “The Business of Governance,” where he

General News

April 6, 2026

Okpebholo reshuffles cabinet, redeploys Works Commissioner

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying the Commissioner for Works, Felix Akhabue, to the Ministry of Water Resources. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to

Politics

April 6, 2026

APC leader alleges marginalisation in Delta

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Moses Yabrade, has alleged attempts to sideline him within the party, insisting he remains politically relevant ahead of future elections. Yabrade, a former House of Representatives aspirant for

2027: PDP Storms Ilorin, Vows to Take Back Kwara from APC

Soldiers buy uniforms, protective gear with personal funds — dismissed officer alleges

A’Ibom pays N82bn to settle retirees’ gratuities

Nigeria drifting towards one-party state — Makinde

Okpebholo reshuffles cabinet, redeploys Works Commissioner

APC leader alleges marginalisation in Delta

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