Cabinet Reshuffle: Tinubu sacks Edun, Ɗangiwa; elevates Oyedele to Finance Minister

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Tinubu sacks Edun, Dangiwa

…Nominates Darma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council, (FEC). According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Wale Edun and Arch. Ahmed Musa Ɗangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named. Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who is now to take…

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Alleged coup plot: FG files treason charges against Timipre Sylva, others

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FG files treason charges

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against 6 individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police officer, over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. Those listed in the charge include: Major-Gen. Moh’d Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and AbdulKadir Sani. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned today Wednesday, before Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, of the Federal…

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Alleged Corruption: El-Rufa’i to remain in ICPC custody till June

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El Rufa'i in ICPC custody

Justice Darius Khobo, of the Kaduna State High Court, has adjourned the bail application of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, to the first week of June 2026. El-Rufa’i is currently facing prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office during his tenure. Following the court session, his counsel, Ukpon Akpan, criticised the repeated postponement of the bail hearing, describing the delay as “politically motivated”. The former governor arrived at the court premises at about 9 am…

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“Minister Matawalle attempted to bribe U.S official” – U.S lawmaker 

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US lawmaker reveals on Matawalle

A Democratic lawmaker in the Florida House of Representatives, Kimberly Daniels, has alleged that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a United States official to influence the narrative surrounding a report by the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD). Daniels made the claim in a video shared on her official Facebook page on Monday, which has since gone viral. According to her, the alleged attempt was aimed at concealing findings in the UN-WCD report on the killing of Christians in Nigeria, which she said implicated…

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NAF airstrikes kill several terrorists in Sambisa Forest

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NAF airstrikes in Sambisa

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai’, has executed precision airstrikes within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, killing several terrorists on Monday. Its Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who made this known in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said the military had sustained intense pressure on terrorist elements in the North-East region. He said that the operation followed credible intelligence corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and…

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Drama, as members shun Nafi’u Bala ADC faction’s convention in Abuja

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ADC faction convention

…Venue left empty Crises within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn yesterday, after a much-publicised convention by a faction of the party failed to hold in Abuja, leaving the venue completely deserted. The convention, organised by the faction loyal to Nafi’u Bala, was scheduled to take place at the National Stadium. However, at the expected time of commencement, there was no sign of activity at the venue. A television reporter who monitored the situation described an empty scene. According to the live report: “We are live at…

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A’Court sacks Abure, confirms Usman as LP leader

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A'Court sacks Abure

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the legitimate leader of the Labour Party (LP), bringing an end to the leadership tussle that has lingered for months. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a 3-member panel, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by Barr. Julius Abure, describing it as lacking merit. The court upheld the earlier decision of the Federal High Court which recognised Nenadi Usman as the party’s leader. The ruling followed Abure’s challenge against the January 2026 judgment of the…

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VP Shettima to commission Kaduna’s world-class Banquet Hall

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VP Shettima to commission

…As Uba Sani bags prestigious NIPR Fellowship Vice-President Kashim Shettima is set to commission a state-of-the-art banquet hall at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna, in what is being described as a major milestone in the state’s drive to reposition itself as a hub for high-level engagements and global partnerships. The purpose-built facility, initiated in 2024 by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, is designed to host high-profile meetings, international conferences, Northern Governors’ Forum gatherings, as well as major state functions. The project forms part of a broader infrastructure…

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2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

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APC releases timetable

…Fixes presidential form at ₦100m, gov’ship ₦50m The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting out key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening processes, and primary elections across all elective positions. The timetable, contained in a schedule of activities issued by the party and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, indicates that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will begin later this month at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to…

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S’Court adjourns Kano Emirate dispute till 2027

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Supreme Court Kano Emirate

The Supreme Court yesterday, adjourned the matter before it over the Kano Emirate dispute to April 19, 2027. Recall that the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamiɗo, have been locked in a legal dispute over the Kano Emirate traditional stool. The apex court held its first hearing in the long-running legal battle on Monday and immediately adjourned proceedings to April 19, 2027. The court’s decision comes after parties in the protracted dispute presented their preliminary arguments. The case was initiated…

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