April 2026 – Rise Africa

Wike Declares End To PDP Factionalism After S’Court Verdict

30.04.2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that divisions within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have been resolved following the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Speaking to journalists shortly after the Apex Court verdict on Thursday, at his residence in Abuja, Wike maintained that the court’s decision...

PDP BoT Assumes Nat’l Leadership

30.04.2026

Barely 24 hours after the Supreme Court judgment, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has formally taken over the leadership of the party, citing constitutional provisions and the need to prevent a vacuum. Reacting to the Apex Court verdict, in a press release dated April 30, 2026, and signed by Adolphus Wabara, Chairman...

S’Court Judgement, Reaffirmation Of Integrity Of Internal Party Affairs

30.04.2026

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has said the Supreme Court judgment that recognised Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was a reaffirmation of the integrity of internal party affairs. Hayatu-Deen, who has declared interest in the ADC‘s presidential ticket for 2027, in...

Integrate Communities Into Operational Activities

30.04.2026

…As DHQ debunks terrorists’ influx into Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed theatre commanders to ensure the integration of community engagements in the ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Michael Onoja conveyed the position during the monthly briefing on Wednesday,...

Dagogo Hails S’Court Ruling, Says ADC Nigeria’s Only Hope

30.04.2026

A former member of the House of Representatives, Dr Farah Dagogo, on Thursday commended the Supreme Court’s ruling, which restored the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party. A statement issued by the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) expressed confidence that the ruling would further reaffirm the public’s faith in the judiciary. Dagogo...

Bauchi, UNICEF Move To Save Children

30.04.2026

Alarmed by the rising malnutrition rates threatening the survival and development of children, the Bauchi State Government has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United States Government to roll out a life-saving nutrition initiative targeting the first 1,000 days of life. The intervention, unveiled at a stakeholders’ meeting in Bauchi, focuses...

2027: Surulere Shouldn’t Trade Experience For Experiment

30.04.2026

The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I, in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has formally declared his intention to seek another term, asking the party leaders and followers to support his ambition. Speaking after the meeting with stakeholders on Thursday, Elliot said his decision was deliberate, noting that the groups represent the core...

AMATO Inaugurates New Executive In Lagos

30.04.2026

…Unveils rescue team to tackle port trucking challenges The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has inaugurated a rescue team to tackle systemic leakages and exploitative practices affecting trucking operations at the Lagos port. Speaking at the inauguration of the AMATO Lagos executive and rescue team, the National President of the association, Chief Remi Ogungbemi,...

Balami Picks APC Form Ahead Of 2027 Election

30.04.2026

The Member representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Dr Usman Midala Balami, has picked his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to recontest on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, purposely to enable him consolidate on the modest achievements recorded under his first tenure. Recall that...

Atiku Hails S’Court Victory, Urges Continued Vigilance

30.04.2026

Former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the leadership of David Mark in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while cautioning against complacency. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Supreme Court of Nigeria overturned an order that required the African Democratic...