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INEC Denies Copying Statement, Dismisses Peoples Gazette Report as Misleading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted claims that its recent press statement was sourced from a third party, insisting the communication originated solely from the Commission.
12/04/2026
FG names 48 persons, 12 entities as terrorism sponsors
Amid the escalating terror attacks in different parts of the country, especially in the Northeast, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), in alignment with international efforts to curb terrorist financing, has released an updated list of individuals and entities designated as sponsors or facilitators of Boko Haram insurgents.
12/04/2026
Withdraw Passports From Persons Who Have Renounced Nigerian Citizenship, Tunji-Ojo Tells Immigration
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports of Nigerians who have renounced their citizenship.
12/04/2026
APC Disowns Fake 2027 Election Timetable
The Office of the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a widely circulated document claiming to outline a schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections.
12/04/2026
Police unseal PDP headquarters; Wike’s loyalists take over
The Nigeria Police Force has unsealed the National Secretariat of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) at Wadata Plaza, Zone 5, Abuja, along with Legacy House in Maitama, handing control back to the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Takushara, and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, in compliance with court orders.
11/04/2026
ADC threatens civil disobedience until Amupitan resigns as INEC chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened to sustain acts of civil disobedience until Prof. Joash Amupitan resigns as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
11/04/2026
Faleke Defends Support for Hamzat, Urges Unity Ahead of Lagos APC Primary
The media office of Rt Hon James Abiodun Faleke has strongly defended his decision to back a candidate in the Lagos APC gubernatorial primaries, following criticism from some quarters.
11/04/2026
Mock UTME: JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centres Over Technical Failures
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria over technical deficiencies recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
11/04/2026
VP Shettima Visits Maiduguri, Condoles Armed Forces Over Recent Attacks
Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Saturday to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the state government over the recent attack on military personnel in Benisheikh.
11/04/2026
Bayelsa: Tinubu moves to ease economic strain, vows better life for Nigerians amid global tensions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed key economic officials to urgently develop measures to cushion the impact of global shocks on Nigerians, particularly the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle East tensions.
11/04/2026
