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Troops of the 12th Brigade in Kogi have killed a suspected terrorist and arrested a logistics courier in the state. The Nigerian Army in an operational report made available to journalists on Monday in Abuja revealed that the troops, acting on credible intelligence, intensified checkpoints and clearance operations across Lokoja Local Government area of ​​the state. It said troops deployed …

Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a watershed moment for opposition politics in the state.ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, received Kwankwaso and his supporters at his residence, Monday. Mark stressed that Kwankwaso’s defection was more than just a political adjustment and described it as a deliberate response to …

Olayoku with Kwankwaso ● Says party will face post-Kwankwasiyya test The National Secretary of the New Nigeria People’s Party [NNPP] Dipo Olayoku, has described the resignation of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from the NNPP to the coalition party, the African Democratic Congress, as a predictable political development rooted in long-standing ideological and strategic differences within the party. …

The Accountant General of Nasarawa State, Musa Mohammed, has resigned from his post to seek the governorship seat in the 2027 elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mohammed made the announcement on Monday in Lafia during a political rally, where he officially declared his ambition to contest for the state’s top job. Explaining his decision, he …

The Canadian government has announced new application fees for permanent residency and citizenship, impacting Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to move to the country. According to an official notice issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the revised fees will come into effect on April 30, 2026. The agency explained that the adjustments are part of regular updates designed …

Former Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Timothy Odah, on Monday advised the Ebonyi State Governor, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, to adopt a merit-based approach in finalizing political outcomes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Odah, in an open letter to the governor, asserted the need for careful vetting of aspirants, particularly for the Ebonyi/Ohaukwu federal constituency seat, urging …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), while also nominating seven people as commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointment was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Ida’s …

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has put forward a proposed revenue target of N1.489 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, alongside plans to overhaul Nigeria’s two busiest ports to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The projection represents an increase of N21 billion from the N1.468tn benchmark set for 2025—a target the agency surpassed with total collections of N1.97tn. NPA Managing Director, …

The LIRS extends the deadline for submitting annual tax returns for natural persons to 14 April 2026 The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing annual individual income tax returns by two weeks from April 1 to April 14, 2026. In a statement released on Monday, LIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Ayodele Subair, explained that the …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims that he will retire from active politics, describing reports as “false, misleading and politically motivated”. In a statement released on Monday through his media aide Paul Ibe, the former presidential candidate said rumors circulating on social media about his alleged decision to step aside after a meeting with African Democratic Congress stakeholders …