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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has commissioned the newly rebuilt Kantoma Market Commercial Complex in the Billiri Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, the modern shopping complex, rebuilt after the destruction of the former market, was named in honour of […]

The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state for three months, beginning from April 2026.

The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya.

Onasanya said the measures were introduced to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and the attendant increase in transportation costs and cost of living.

“Towards providing succour to the teeming workforce of Ogun State in light of the hike in the pump price of fuel in the country and its attendant impact on the cost of transportation and general standard of living, Gov Dapo Abiodun has graciously approved one day off duty in a week for workers in the state.

“This is in addition to the payment of N10,000 special transport allowance as palliatives for three months commencing from April, 2026,” he stated.

He added that the intervention was expected to provide relief for workers while also improving productivity.

The Head of Service, however, noted that workers on essential duties, including medical personnel, judicial staff, teachers, security personnel, and heads of departments, would be exempted from the weekly day-off arrangement but would benefit from the transport allowance.

He explained that accounting officers in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies would determine the specific day off for eligible workers to ensure that service delivery is not disrupted.

Onasanya commended the governor for what he described as a timely intervention and urged workers to reciprocate the gesture with improved dedication and efficiency.

Ogun Governor Approves Day Off, Transport Allowance For Civil Servants is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The Portugal midfielder, 31, has scored 76 goals and made 77 assists in 451 appearances for City since joining from Monaco in 2017.

Last month’s Carabao Cup victory was his 15th major honour with City, including the Treble in 2022-23.

Silva also helped City win the Premier League title with 100 points in 2017-18, all four domestic trophies in 2018-19 and four consecutive league titles between 2021 and 2024.

“What we won and achieved together is a legacy that will forever be cherished in my heart,” he said on Instagram., external

“The Centurions, the domestic quadruple, the Treble, the four in a row and much more. It wasn’t that bad.”

Silva is the only player from City’s modern era in the top 10 of the club’s all-time appearances list and is currently joint-eighth with Mike Summerbee.

He was named club captain following the departure of Kevin de Bruyne at the end of last season and has won six Premier League titles in eight seasons with City.

The Blues are currently second in the league and play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals on 25 April.

“My main goal as a player was to always play with passion so you guys (the fans) could feel proud and well represented on the pitch,” Silva added. “I hope you felt that every single game.

“I arrived as a Man City player, I leave as one more of you, a Man City supporter for life. Keep supporting this young team and I’m pretty sure they will bring you a lot of new fantastic memories in the future. Let’s enjoy together these last weeks and fight for what this season still brings us.”

Manchester City Captain To Leave Club At End Of Season is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has advised men on how to handle disrespect in their marriage.

Yul gave the advice on Wednesday in a post on X.

While tagging respect as men’s entitlement in marriage, the actor urged them to stop tolerating disrespectful partners. Noting that “Your respect as a man is non negotiable.”

Issuing advice to men who are being disrespected, he encouraged them to get a respectful partner immediately and end the marriage.

“Men stop tolerating nonsense in the name of marriage or relationship. If your wife or girlfriend doesn’t respect you, dump her immediately and get someone who respects you”, he said.

Yul’s cryptic post sparked reactions about his marriage to May Edochie, his estranged wife.

DAILY POST recalls that Yul announced actress Judy Austin as his second wife while still legally married to May in April 2022.

In 2023, May who accused Yul of bigamy, however filed for divorce citing adultery and also demanded N100 million in damages from Judy.

Stop tolerating nonsense – Yul Edochie to men

Bayern Munich defender, Josip Stanišić, has claimed that Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger insulted him after both sides’ UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg encounter on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at the Allianz Arena to qualify for the Champions League semi-final.

The Bundesliga giants will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final stage in the coming days.

Speaking to Kicker after the game, Stanišić described Rudiger’s action as unacceptable.

“Rüdiger insulted me, and in my opinion, it’s completely unacceptable,” he said.

“Only one word was spoken, twice – you can ask him yourself – maybe he’s man enough to admit it.”

UCL: Rudiger insulted me – Bayern Munich’s Josip Stanišić speaks out after Real Madrid’s exit

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, has proposed a six-point security measure aimed at tackling the persistent cases of kidnapping and banditry in Kwara State. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune in Ilorin, Ajia, who is a US university lecturer and public policy advocate, said that more than 200 residents […]

The Abia State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday urged Abians to reject the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections in the state.

Speaking at a press conference in Umuahia, the Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee in Abia State, Ikpegbu Emeka-Yellow, said a vote for the APC would amount to endorsing hardship, stagnation, and regression.

“A vote for the APC is a vote for hardship, stagnation, and regression. We must not import the failures of the Federal Government into our state,” he said.

Emeka-Yellow said many of those now promoting the APC in Abia were the same political actors who allegedly presided over years of underdevelopment and mismanagement in the state.

“They are attempting to rebrand themselves under a different platform, but Abians are wiser and will not be deceived again. We must remain vigilant,” he said.

He maintained that Abia deserved progressive, visionary, and accountable leadership, not “recycled politicians driven by self-interest,” adding that the state would not go backwards.

“We have moved forward, and we refuse to go backwards,” he stated.

He called on political leaders in the state, regardless of party affiliation, to rise above partisan interests and unite in defending democracy, describing the 2027 elections as a struggle for the future of the state and the nation.

The party also extended an olive branch to other opposition parties in Abia, urging collaboration to resist any attempt by the APC to “infiltrate, destabilise, or dominate the political space through undemocratic means.”

Emeka-Yellow urged PDP members to remain calm, united, and supportive of the party’s leadership under the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee, insisting that the party was repositioned and ready for the 2027 elections.

He said the PDP remained strong, united, and prepared to field credible and competent candidates across all positions.

The party also called on Nigerians to reject the APC at the 2027 general elections, describing the ruling party as a “monumental failure” that had inflicted hardship on citizens.

According to him, Nigeria has, for over a decade, experienced economic decline, worsening insecurity, institutional decay, and a loss of public trust.

“Today, millions of Nigerians can barely afford basic necessities. Inflation has eroded incomes, unemployment has increased, and businesses are shutting down daily,” he said.

He added that insecurity had reached alarming levels, with banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and communal violence becoming widespread.

He further alleged that democratic institutions had been weakened under APC rule, accusing the party of undermining the independence of key institutions and promoting impunity and propaganda.

“Governance has been reduced to media spin, while real issues affecting citizens are ignored,” he said.

He also alleged that there was an attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state through intimidation and manipulation of state institutions, describing it as a threat to democracy.

“We urge Ndi Abia to remain vigilant and discerning. Under no circumstances should Abia fall into the hands of the APC, which is allegedly ganging up against the development strides currently ongoing in the state,” he added.

Abia PDP Urges Voters To Reject APC In 2027 is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Nigerian security agencies have been placed on high alert following intelligence reports of a planned coordinated attack by suspected Islamist militants on key facilities in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring Niger State.

An internal memo dated April 13, 2026, from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), reportedly obtained by the Associated Press, warns that sleeper cells linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram are targeting the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, a prison facility in Abuja, and a military detention centre in Niger State.

According to the document, the suspected objective of the attackers is to release detained militants while inflicting significant damage on critical aviation infrastructure. “Their intention is to release detained terrorists and inflict significant damage on critical aviation infrastructure,” the memo stated.

The development has raised concerns due to similarities with the July 2022 attack on the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, where heavily armed ISWAP operatives stormed the facility and freed 879 inmates, including dozens of the group’s members.

The memo also draws what it describes as a “concerning correlation” between the alleged plot and recent attacks on aviation facilities in neighbouring Niger Republic.

In January 2026, Islamist fighters targeted an air force base near Niamey airport, wounding soldiers and damaging aircraft. The document suggests that such incidents may indicate an attempt by militants to replicate similar attack patterns within the country, underscoring the growing cross-border coordination among jihadist groups operating in the Sahel region.

The security alert comes barely a week after the United States Department of State updated its travel advisory for Nigeria on April 8, 2026.

A senior NCS official, quoted by the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said security forces have been placed on alert to prevent any attack.

“The military and paramilitary forces are all on high alert and ready to forestall the attack,” the official said.

Security presence has reportedly been increased around key installations, including the Abuja airport, correctional facilities and military locations.

However, the Nigeria Customs Service has distanced itself from the memo, describing the circulating document as “purported,” while its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, said he was not aware of it when contacted.

As of press time, there has been no official confirmation from the military or the police of any imminent attack.

The development comes amid ongoing security concerns in parts of the country linked to the activities of Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as other forms of violence in the North-West and North-Central regions.

Terrorists Planning Large-Scale Attack On Abuja Airport, Prison—Customs is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Nigeria Police, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja, said it has successfully facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking.

A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, said the extradition followed a formal request by United Kingdom authorities in September 2024 to locate, arrest, and extradite the fugitive over his alleged involvement in the murder of one Joshua Boadu on 18th June 2018, after which he fled to Nigeria to evade arrest.

He was also alleged to have been involved in the supply of crack cocaine, a Class-A controlled drug, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the United Kingdom.

The statement said the suspect was arrested on 23rd January 2025 by operatives of the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, following which extradition proceedings were initiated at the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/416/2025.

It said that on 16th February 2026, Justice A.O. Faji granted the application for his extradition in accordance with the Extradition Act, Cap E25, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

Pursuant to the court order and the execution of a surrender warrant by the relevant Nigerian authorities, the Police said that the fugitive was formally handed over to United Kingdom law enforcement officials on 14th April 2026 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for diligent prosecution.

The statement added that IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening international police cooperation and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives.

Nigeria Police extradites fugitive to UK over alleged murder, drug trafficking

Manchester City captain, Bernardo Silva, has confirmed he will leave the Premier League club this summer.

This will bring an end to his nine-year stint at the Etihad.

In total, Silva made over 450 appearances in all competitions for City.

The Portugal play maker scored 76 goals and provided 77 assists, winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League.

The 31-year-old also won two FA Cup triumphs, five Carabao Cup successes, three Community Shields, a FIFA Club World Cup and a UEFA Super Cup winner’s medal.

Just last month, Silva captained City to 2026 Carabao Cup glory against Arsenal.

EPL: Bernardo Silva confirms Man City departure