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1. 2027: Hope for Mark-led ADC, as INEC includes the party in the latest list on the website
There seems to be renewed hope that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) can still take an active part in the upcoming 2027 general elections if they straighten things out before that date.Read more
2. Universities that will be disbanded, such as SSANU, NASU start a strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational Institutions and Associations (NASU) have directed their members in universities across the country to commence “total and comprehensive strike action” from May 1, 2026.Read more
3. Nigeria adopts 112 as the national emergency number
The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima has endorsed 112 as a unified national emergency number in Nigeria to better coordinate response to disasters and security incidents across the country.Read more
4. INVESTIGATION: As Enugu government moves to smart schools, existing government schools are now in unsafe and degrading conditions (Part I)
Despite the Enugu State government providing billions of naira for the construction of new “Smart Schools”, students and teachers at existing primary schools continue to learn in unsafe and degrading conditions.Read more
5. Buhari’s son voted for the APC automatic ticket for the Rep. seat
Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has chosen the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections.Read more
READ ALSO: Wike faction rejects claims of leadership vacuum in PDP
6. INEC sets by-election for June 20
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Kebbi State Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly by-elections will be held on Saturday, June 20.Read more
7. Wike’s faction rejects claims of leadership vacuum in PDP
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of a leadership vacuum within its ranks following the Supreme Court ruling on Thursday.Read more
8. ‘RESPECT ME OR KILL ME’, man storms APC Abuja secretariat, says he owes money for work he did for party
An unidentified man stormed the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja and asked the party to reward him or kill him.Read more
9. Labor will renegotiate the minimum wage in July
The Organized Labor Party will begin the process of renegotiating the National Minimum Wage in July.Read more
10. Police arrest 4 suspected cattle thieves in Katsina
Police agents in Katsina have arrested four suspected cattle thieves and recovered 18 stolen cattle at Tudun Iya Village in Funtua Local Government Area of the state.Read more
