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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architecture Ahmed Dangiwa, has expressed profound gratitude to His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council and contribute to the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Reacting to the recent cabinet reshuffle approved by the President, Dangiwa described his time in office as a privilege and a call to national service.

He noted that he remains deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading reforms in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector.

“I wish to sincerely thank Mr President for the confidence he reposed in me to serve as Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development. It has been a rare privilege to contribute to the advancement of policies and programmes aimed at expanding access to affordable housing for Nigerians,” he said.

The outgoing Minister noted that under the leadership of President Tinubu, the Ministry recorded significant strides in repositioning the housing sector as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion.

He highlighted the rollout of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, the strengthening of public-private partnerships in housing delivery, and ongoing reforms in land administration and housing finance as key milestones achieved during his tenure.

Dangiwa in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategy, Mark Chieshe, also expressed appreciation to members of the Federal Executive Council, colleagues in government, heads of housing institutions, development partners, and staff of the Ministry for their support and collaboration throughout his time in office.

“I am grateful to my colleagues in the Federal Executive Council, stakeholders across the housing value chain, and the dedicated staff of the Ministry and its agencies for their commitment and hard work.

“Together, we laid strong foundations for a more structured and sustainable housing delivery system in Nigeria,” he added.

While acknowledging the directive to hand over in line with the President’s decision, he assured a smooth and orderly transition, reaffirming his commitment to the continued success of the Ministry and the broader objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He further extended his best wishes to the incoming leadership, expressing confidence that the Ministry will continue to build on the progress made and accelerate delivery in the sector.

Dangiwa reaffirmed his commitment to national development and pledged to continue supporting efforts that advance housing, infrastructure, and economic growth in Nigeria.

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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos  have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. 

Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by EFCC operatives on Monday, April 20, 2026.

His case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025 to the EFCC, on behalf of his clients, against the management of a company, Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.

However, investigations revealed that both the petition and the subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, which Anoruo confessed to have obtained from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.

During investigations,the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, through evening classes, he did not attend the Nigerian Law School.

The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Nigerian Comedian, Gloria Oloruntobi, popularly known as Maraji, has shared her views on personal choices, social pressure, and living with intention, stressing the importance of defining one’s own path rather than following trends. In a video posted on her Instagram page, she explained that she frequently receives questions about travel. “I constantly get asked why […]

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The Commander of the 14 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army, also known as the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks in Ebem, Ohafia, Abia State, Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko has hailed the historic emergence of Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU).

Commander Dikko, who led a team of Army officers on a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, expressed the hope that she would make a difference in the history of Vice-Chancellors in the University.

He sought the support of the University to the agricultural knowledge of military officers who wish to engage in farming as part of their extra-curricular activity and pledged the readiness of the Army to assist the University in dealing with security threats when called upon.

Responding to the General, Prof. Akanwa expressed her excitement with the high-powered delegation of Army Officers who came to visit her and the commitment made to assist the University in dealing with security issues.

She assured General Dikko of the University’s readiness to assist the Nigerian Army with all necessary knowledge in agriculture, noting that the University’s motto, Food, Knowledge and Security, expresses her vision of sharing knowledge and innovations that promotes food security and reducing hunger in the society.

Recall that
the Vice-Chancellor had during her inaugural address to the University ON March 2, 2026 recognizing that peace and security are the fundamental synergies required to sustain our institutional vision and pledged the University’s commitment to the rapid modernization of its security architecture.

She said “we will protect the lives and property of our staff and students by restructuring the Internal Security Unit into a highly equipped, motivated, and professional force, including the establishment of a specialized tactical section dedicated to neutralizing cultism and clandestine threats.

“This internal transformation will be fortified by a proactive intelligence-sharing network and operational liaison with the State Government, the Police, the State Security Services (SSS), and our host communities to ensure a 24-hour surveillance ecosystem and unwavering campus safety”.

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The Osun State Government launched the Security Trust Fund on Tuesday, an initiative by Governor Ademola Adeleke designed to strengthen the state’s security architecture through public-private collaboration. The Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee, Mr Kunle Aderoju, who disclosed this at a press conference in Osogbo, said, “Today marks a decisive step forward in our collective […]

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed the readiness of the FCT Administration, under his watch, to partner with Riyadh and other modern cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to foster urban development and mutual economic growth. The Minister disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the […]

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In a decisive judgment that could reshape the internal power dynamics of the Labour Party ahead of future elections, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by former National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing his suit as “frivolous and devoid of merit.”

The ruling, delivered on April 21, 2026, by a three-man panel of justices, not only upheld the earlier decision of the Federal High Court but also reaffirmed the recognition of the interim leadership of the party led by Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha as Interim National Chairman and Interim National Secretary respectively.

In a unanimous verdict, the appellate court ruled that Abure’s appeal lacked substance and failed to present any credible legal argument to overturn the earlier judgment.

The justices emphasized that the matter of constituting an interim leadership falls strictly within the internal affairs of the Labour Party, thereby limiting the scope of judicial interference.

According to the court, the original suit filed at the lower court was directed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), not against the internal workings of the party—making the appeal fundamentally flawed.

In a strongly worded rebuke, the Court of Appeal also took issue with an earlier interim order issued by a Nasarawa State High Court judge against Senator Nenadi Usman.

The appellate court described the order as “reckless” and declared that the judge acted outside his jurisdiction, thereby rendering the directive invalid in law.

Legal analysts say this aspect of the judgment sends a strong signal against judicial overreach in political matters, especially those relating to party administration.

In what observers consider a significant deterrent against what the court views as abuse of judicial process, the panel imposed a cost of ₦10 million against Abure.

The fine underscores the court’s position that the appeal was not only weak but also unnecessary, further reinforcing the legitimacy of the interim leadership arrangement.

The ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Labour Party as it navigates internal restructuring and prepares for future political contests.

By affirming the leadership of Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha, the court has effectively settled a major leadership dispute that has lingered within the party.

Political observers believe the judgment could stabilize the party’s structure, strengthen its organizational coherence, and reposition it ahead of the 2027 general elections.

National Rescue Movement, NRM, has said that it has no plan to merge with any political party ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the National Chairman of NRM, Prince Chinedu Obi, said the party is ready to go through the process of producing a viable presidential capable of challenging the incumbent government in 2027.

Fielding questions from reporters According to him, “We’re not planning on merging with any political party or joining a coalition. We’ll produce our presidential candidate…”

Speaking further, he said that the Federal High Court had ended the internal crisis within the party on Tuesday when Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed an appeal file by Chief Edozie Njoku’s faction of the party.

He said that the party is one standing as one of the strongest political parties in the country at the moment without internal crisis like other opposition parties.

According to him, the NRM is ready to support any aspirant strong enough to contest any available position in the coming general election.

“We want Nigerians to know that the impression they have that the NRM has a crisis because of some individuals who are not even members of the party, that there’s no single crisis in NRM.

“There’s still good political parties. The NRM is the one prepared to rescue Nigeria for the current situation.”

2027: We’ll field presidential candidate, not merging with any party – NRM

Properties worth millions of naira have been ravaged as a result of a fire that affected a residential building in Ibadan.

DAILY POST gathered that a truck loaded with palm kernel shafts was also ravaged by fire.

The two incidents occurred on Tuesday.

Our correspondent gathered that the residential building is located at Sabo Suya Road, Mokola, in Ibadan.

It was learnt that the ancient residential building with six rooms was affected by the fire.

Properties worth millions of naira were said to have been affected.

DAILY POST gathered that the second incident occurred in front of a petroleum station located on Alakia Expressway in Ibadan.

Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the two incidents.

Akinwande, in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday evening, added that no life was lost in the two incidents.

Akinwande, while confirming the first incident, said, “Upon arrival, it was an ancient residential building of six rooms met well alighted and covered with thick smoke. No casualty was recorded.”

Akinwande, while confirming the second incident, said, “On getting there, it was an Iveco trailer truck with regd. No unknown, loaded with palm kernel shafts, caught fire whilst on motion.”

Fire ravages residential building, truck loaded with palm kernel shafts in Ibadan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has elevated Taiwo Oyedele to the position of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy following a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council. The reshuffle saw the removal of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, alongside Ahmed Dangiwa as Minister of Housing […]

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