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2027: Panic as Peter Obi Threatens to Dump ADC
Fresh concerns have emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following comments by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, suggesting he could leave the party if internal processes are compromised. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Obi explained the reasons behind his past party defections, insisting that his decisions were driven…
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Troops raid illegal mining site in FCT, recover equipment
Troops under Operation MESA have carried out a raid on an illegal mining site at Ibwa community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 1:10 p.m. on April 12 following credible intelligence on the resumption of illegal mining activities in the area.…
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Customs intensifies excise compliance drive, targets ₦400bn revenue in 2026
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to strengthen excise compliance and enhance revenue generation as part of its drive to achieve the Service’s ₦400 billion excise revenue target for 2026. This formed the focus of a series of stakeholder engagements organised by the Service’s Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives Department during visits…
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Jilli Airstrike: Supporters Of Terrorists Will Be Treated As Bandits, Defence Minister Warns
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has warned that supporters of terrorists would be treated as criminals. He said this on Monday as he reacted to the airstrike carried out by the Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Jilli, Borno State, over the weekend. Speaking after an expanded security meeting in Kaduna with the state governor and heads…
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At Abuja Dialogue, VP Shettima demands new framework for youth leadership development
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for a deliberate and forward-looking framework for youth leadership development, noting that it is the backbone of sustainable progress. He particularly warned that the country’s status as one of the world’s youngest nations would count for nothing without deliberate institutional investment to match its demographic scale. Speaking…
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EFCC warns banks against unsecured loans in Lagos
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian banks against granting loans without credible collateral, warning that such practices often lead to insider abuse and non-performing loans. Olukoyede issued the warning recently when he received the Chief Audit Executive of First Bank Plc, Mufutau Olawale Abiola, who…
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Trump Deletes Jesus-Like AI Image After Blasphemy Outcry
This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticizing Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social…
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ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Move to Stop Convention at Rainbow Event Centre
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that its planned national convention is facing last-minute pressure from authorities, but insists the event will proceed as scheduled. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the management of Rainbow Event Centre informed the party that it was being pressured…
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2027 Politics: Atiku Accuses Tinubu Govt of Targeting ADC Convention Venue
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu led federal government of attempting to frustrate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention by allegedly targeting the venue scheduled to host the event. In a post shared on his official X handle on Tuesday, Atiku described reports that authorities planned to revoke the licence of…
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Pope Leo: ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’
Pope Leo XIV told reporters Monday morning that he was unafraid of the Trump administration, hours after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media. Responding to questions by reporters aboard the papal plane to Algeria on Monday, Pope Leo XIV said: “I think that the people who read will be able to…