The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence in both Governor Seyi Makinde and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Debo Ogundoyin….
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Ghana has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement with South Africa after videos appearing to show xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals began circulating widely online, prompting swift intervention from Accra.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that he personally reached out to his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, to address the footage and coordinate a response.
Ablakwa said the call was prompted directly by the disturbing scenes spreading across social media.
The South African Foreign Minister, he said, expressed empathy with the victims and committed to full-scale investigations into the incidents shown in the videos.
South African authorities are also expected to brief African ambassadors stationed in Pretoria as part of broader diplomatic efforts to reassure affected countries and prevent further escalation.
Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has simultaneously stepped up efforts to identify and support Ghanaian nationals caught up in the situation, working in close coordination with the Foreign Ministry in Accra.
Ablakwa confirmed that the main individual featured in the viral footage had been located and was receiving consular assistance from Ghanaian officials, adding that the person was in good health.
He also confirmed that no Ghanaian lives had been lost and urged the public to remain calm.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to citizen protection, the minister said the Mahama administration remained uncompromising on the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Despite the tension, Ablakwa appealed for Pan-African solidarity, cautioning against allowing the actions of a fringe few to drive a wedge between African nations.
The incident is the latest in a long pattern of xenophobic flare-ups in South Africa, where foreign nationals have repeatedly been targeted over the years, regularly drawing diplomatic condemnation and calls for structural reform from across the continent.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers of stronger protection against economic shocks, workplace risks, and uncertainty after retirement…
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The Federal Government has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who died at the age of 50.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja today by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye, after a protracted illness.
The ministry described the late diplomat as a dedicated officer who served the country with distinction.
“The late Ambassador Lele, until his death after a protracted illness, was the Director in charge of the Middle East and Gulf Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Ambassador Lele, a career diplomat, was recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Ambassador-designate to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, following the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation of his nomination,” the statement said.
Born in Gamawa, Bauchi State, in 1976, Lele studied Economics at Bayero University, Kano, and went on to serve in Nigerian missions in Berlin, Lomé and Riyadh.
Sorrow swept on Monday in Ilara-Mokin Junction, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, as a woman identified as Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo collapsed and died while waiting for her child writing the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
It was gathered that the deceased had accompanied her child to the examination centre when she suddenly took ill shortly after arriving at the junction.
Sources at the scene said she complained of weakness before slumping unexpectedly.
Attempts by sympathisers to revive her proved abortive as she was pronounced dead at the spot.
Her child was said to be inside the examination hall at the time of the incident, unaware of the development.
A resident of the area, who identified the deceased as “Mommy Ayo,” disclosed that she had earlier spoken about escorting her daughter to the examination venue that morning.
The incident attracted a crowd of onlookers, with many expressing shock and sadness over the sudden death. The cause of the incident had yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.
Confirming the development, the Spokesperson for Ondo state Police command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh said: “The Command notes with deep concern a sad incident involving the sudden death of a woman in Ilara Mokin. The family of the deceased has since been contacted and upon thorough checks, the remains of the deceased have been released to one Mr. Apapa Olamilekan, who identified himself as her son and an officer of the Nigeria Legion, Akure.
“The Command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urges the public to remain calm.
The Kano State House of Assembly has constituted a 12-member committee t01o screen the Deputy Governor nominee, Murtala Sule Garo…
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The federal government, states and local government councils shared a total of N2.036 trillion as Federation Account revenue for March 2026.
The figure was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bala Mokwa.
According to the statement, the total distributable revenue comprised N1.320 trillion in statutory revenue, N515.391 billion from value-added tax (VAT), and N200 billion as augmentation.
A communiqué from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicated that gross statutory revenue rose to N1.699 trillion in March, up by N137.914 billion from the N1.561 trillion recorded in February.
In contrast, VAT revenue dipped slightly, with N664.425 billion generated in March compared to N668.450 billion in the previous month—a decrease of N4.025 billion.
From the total distributable revenue of N2.036 trillion, the federal government received N789.159 billion, state governments got N657.596 billion, and local government councils were allocated N468.826 billion. Additionally, oil-producing states received N120.759 billion as 13 percent derivation revenue.
A breakdown of the N1.320 trillion statutory revenue showed that the federal government received N632.260 billion, states got N320.691 billion, and local councils received N247.239 billion. The sum of N120.759 billion was also shared to benefit states as a derivation.
From the N515.391 billion VAT pool, the federal government received N51.539 billion, states got N283.465 billion, and local governments received N180.387 billion.
Similarly, from the N200 billion augmentation, the federal government got N105.360 billion, states received N53.440 billion, and local councils were allocated N41.200 billion.
The statement further noted that revenue from Companies Income Tax (CIT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duties (SDT), and Excise Duty recorded significant increases during the period.
However, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Hydrocarbon Tax (HT), oil and gas royalties, import duty, and Common External Tariff (CET) declined, while VAT recorded a marginal drop.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Modupe Adelabu as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO).
The announcement was made on Wednesday through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
He said the appointment forms part of broader efforts to reform and strengthen leadership within key education institutions.
Adelabu is a specialist in educational administration and a retired academic of Obafemi Awolowo University. She has held several senior positions in both academia and public service.
She served as Deputy Governor of Ekiti State from 2013 to 2014. She also chaired the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) between 2018 and 2021, where she contributed to policy development and oversight of technical education.
Her new role at NECO is expected to strengthen the council’s leadership and support ongoing efforts to improve the credibility and standards of national examinations in Nigeria.
According to a report published on Wednesday in Berlin, the figure marks a significant rise from 40 million recorded in 2010, based on data from Eurostat and the UN Refugee Agency.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed reports of a leadership split within its ranks and denied allegations regarding diversion of funds meant for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria.
In a statement signed on Wednesday in Abuja by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association described the claims as “false, malicious, and deeply defamatory.”
“There is no truth to the narrative that the body has been divided along Northern and Southern lines. CAN remains one united and indivisible body. There is no split, no secession, and no division within our structure. Any suggestion to the contrary is false and should be disregarded,” Okoh said.
Addressing the financial allegations, the association clarified that it had neither received nor managed the specific relief funds mentioned in the reports, adding that no money had been diverted under any circumstances.
The President expressed concern over the public propagation of these claims by Rev. Isaac Omolehin, the founder of Word Assembly Ministry, Ilorin. He noted that the allegations were made without evidence and could potentially undermine national cohesion and Church unity.
The can leadership further frowned at the inclusion of prominent Christian leaders, including Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo, and Pastor William Kumuyi, in the “unwarranted” narrative.
“CAN will not tolerate the spread of falsehoods or any attempt to malign the Church. We issue a firm and final caution to Rev. Isaac Omolehin and any other individuals or groups who misuse their platforms to disseminate unverified or defamatory claims to desist immediately,” CAN added.
The association warned that it would be compelled to take legal action to protect its integrity if the dissemination of such misinformation continued. It urged the public and the international community to disregard the claims and rely only on official channels for verified information. The association reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and the welfare of believers affected by insecurity across the country.
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