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In a significant diplomatic endorsement, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, on Thursday visited Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, Zamfara State, where the governor formally presented his administration’s comprehensive development blueprint aimed at rebuilding the state after years of banditry, economic instability, and governance deficit. The visit, which lasted several hours, included closed-door talks at the Government House, a brief tour of ongoing infrastructure projects, and a joint press appearance. It marks the highest-level UN visit to the North-Western state in nearly a decade. Speaking to reporters afterward, the UN Deputy Secretary-General commended Governor Lawal for what she…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, is facing growing criticism following the resurfacing of old social media posts that suggest clear political leanings toward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The issue was brought to light in a detailed commentary by Nigerian-American professor, Farooq Kperogi. In his write-up, he pointed to “SEVERAL verifiable past tweets by INEC chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan from his time as a professor at the University of Jos unmistakably reveal partisan sympathies for the APC and, more specifically, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” He…

The federal government has approved the implementation of 2026 fiscal policy measures (FPM), which include significant tariff amendments. According to a circular seen by The Cable dated April 1, 2026, signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the import adjustment tax (IAT) on items like crude palm oil has been set at a total effective rate of 28.75 per cent, down from previous high-tariff regimes. The government announced that the new measures supersede the 2023 FPM. The policy includes a national list of 127 tariff lines with reduced import duty rates designed to “promote and…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, has disclosed that he underwent throat surgery shortly after a widely circulated interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan of Al Jazeera. Bwala made the revelation during an interview aired on Friday, where he also addressed reactions to the interview and criticism from online communities. “Eight days after the interview with Mehdi Hasan, I underwent surgery on my throat. I don’t know whether it is the ‘Obidient’ people that threw that African thing, but in any case, I’m back and strong,” he said. He went on to criticise a section of social media users he described…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu on Thursday, led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State. Shaibu’s visit comes barely 24 hours after the crisis in Jos North Local Government Area of the state escalated resulting in the killing of residents, burning down of churches and building among others. In a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief’s visit forms part of ongoing efforts to restore calm and entrench lasting peace across the state. Anele stated that upon his arrival…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has labelled some of those who fought for democracy during the days of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha, as now worse than the former military leader. Obi, in a post via his account on Thursday, submitted that yesterday’s defenders of democracy have become today’s destroyers. The former Governor of Anambra State, who spoke against the background of the state of democracy in Nigeria without mentioning names, said Abacha can now be viewed as more democratic than those who championed the fight for democracy and human rights during the days of…

Eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State have officially announced their defection from the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers announced their defection on Tuesday at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. The lawmakers are: Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe (Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa Federal Constituency). Garba Ibrahim Diso (Gwale Federal Constituency) Hassan Shehu Hussain (Nassarawa Federal Constituency) Idris Dankawu (Kumbotso Federal Constituency) Muhamamad Chiroma Nalaraba (Gezawa/Gabasawa Federal Constituency) Barr. Rabiu Yusuf (Takai/Sumaila Federal Constituency) Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani (Albasu/Gaya/Ajingi Federal Constituency) Barr. Muhammad Bello Shehu (Fagge Federal Constituency) Their defection was…

Minister of Power, Adelabu A. Adebayo, has formally resigned from his position, announcing his intention to run for Governor of Oyo State. Naija News reports that in a resignation letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and submitted through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Adebayo expressed gratitude for his time in office. “I write with profound gratitude to Your Excellency to formally tender my resignation from my position as the Honourable Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he wrote. He also thanked the president for the trust placed in him, saying, “I wish to sincerely thank Your Excellency for…

“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it,” the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, declared on Monday as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a blunt remark, described as “unfortunate” claims allegedly made by Makinde regarding meetings involving him and the President, insisting such assertions were misleading. “It’s unfortunate a fight you cannot fight, you started,” Wike said. Politics is not contract work. He went further to caution against treating politics as a business venture. They…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a N10,000 monthly salary top-up for all state workers over the next three months to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. Speaking at an event in Ibadan on Monday, Makinde said the allowance, starting in April, is aimed at supporting workers with petrol and transportation costs. He added that the payment could be extended if economic conditions do not improve. Fuel Hike: Seyi Makinde announces N10, 000 monthly top up for workers “I’m happy to announce that all workers in Oyo State and the local government starting from April, at least for the…