April 2026 – Page 227

Bauchi APC Rejects Move To Admit Bala Mohammed

08.04.2026

The caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, on Tuesday, rejected moves to admit the State Governor, Bala Mohammed, into the party. New Telegraph reports that the development followed Governor Mohammed’s planned defection amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). On Tuesday, March 31, the Governor hinted at...

ADC Crisis Deepens As State Chairmen Reject David Mark, Nafiu Bala Factions; Announce Interim Leadership

08.04.2026

The State Chairmen Forum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the party’s factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala. Speaking on behalf of the forum at a press conference yesterday in Abuja, Don Obinna, Chairman of the ADC in Abia, said Mark and Bala “hijacked” the party from the “bonafide” members. He...

Iranian Envoy Vows Action If Trump Follows Through On Threats

08.04.2026

Iran’s UN Representative, AmirSaeid Iravani, has warned that Tehran will not “stand idle’ if Trump follows through on ‘war crime’ threats He said that Trump’s threats earlier yesterday that a “whole civilization will die” if Iran does not make a deal “constitute incitement to war crimes and potentially genocide.” During a Security Council session on...

Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Warn Of Fresh Action By April 21 If…

08.04.2026

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike. Speaking yesterday, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, NARD President said, following a meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC), the doctors have been directed to resume work at 8am today. Suleiman intimated that the association has received assurance from the Federal Government on...

Kaduna Disburses N2.85bn Compensation For Road Projects

08.04.2026

The Kaduna State Government has disbursed N2.85 billion as compensation to communities affected by ongoing road projects. The Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA) Managing Director Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed said yesterday Governor Uba Sani has prioritised citizens’ welfare, thereby ensuring that development does not come at the expense of affected communities. Baba-Ahmed said that the governor’s people-centred...

Heaven Won’t Fall If ADC, PDP Miss Ballot –Lagos APC

08.04.2026

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday said Nigeria’s democracy would not be undermined if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other parties fail to appear on the ballot in forthcoming elections. The party said this in a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, in response to complaints by...

NCDMB To Feature Ex-NIMASA DG, Peterside, In Book Reading Session

08.04.2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that it has concluded plans to host the fourth edition of its Quarterly Book Reading Programme, featuring renownedleadership expert and former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. According to a statement yesterday by the General Manager, Corporate Communications,...

30 teams advance in the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad

08.04.2026

Thirty innovation teams have emerged in the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between theoretical engineering education and industrial application in the country. The organisers announced that the teams advanced to the regional phase of the national competition after emerging from an initial pool of 375 submissions, with five projects selected...

NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service

08.04.2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers affected by prolonged or repeated poor quality of service, under a new framework that takes effect from April 2026. The commission said the move was aimed at ensuring accountability in the telecommunications sector. Telcos are now required to identify affected subscribers and provide...

World Bank Predicts 3.1% Inflation Rise for Nigeria

08.04.2026

The World Bank has warned that the ongoing surge in global oil prices could directly add around 3.1 percentage points to Nigeria’s headline inflation, as rising fuel costs ripple through the economy. The bank highlighted the widening gap between locally refined petrol and imported fuel as a key factor driving inflationary pressures in the downstream...