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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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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate II in Ikoyi, have launched an investigation into John Anoruo, a suspected fake lawyer accused of possessing a forged Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal.

Anoruo, who runs a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu, was arrested on April 20, 2026.

The investigation was triggered by a petition he submitted to the EFCC on September 22, 2025, against Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.

However, a deeper inquiry revealed that both the petition and a subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged NBA seal.

Anoruo admitted that he obtained the seal from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.

During interrogation, the 55-year-old claimed he obtained a law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, but admitted he never attended the Nigerian Law School.

Authorities have confirmed that Anoruo will be prosecuted once the investigation is concluded.

EFCC investigates suspected fake lawyer over alleged forged NBA seal

In a sustained offensive and concerted efforts to rid the South East and environs of criminal elements, troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA operating in the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY in Ebonyi State have successfully arrested a notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) kingpin popularly known as ‘Calamity’ and four others during a raid on the terrorists’ hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, in the early hours of today, 21 April 2026.

 The operation was conducted following credible intelligence that linked the suspect and his cohort to the killing of a police officer and the injury of another during an attack at Okuku-Igbo in Oshimili North LGA, Delta State on 26 February 2026. During that attack, the assailants carted away two AK-47 rifles.

In an attempt to evade arrest after intensified security operations in Delta State, “Calamity” and his men relocated to Ebonyi State to look for a safe haven and established a new criminal camp to continue their violent activities.

 Acting on actionable intelligence, troops stormed the hideout and apprehended five suspects, including the commander (Calamity) and 4 other suspects who are also key members of IPOB/ESN.

At the time of arrest, “Calamity” was found in possession of a black handbag containing five mobile phones and numerous keys. Additional exhibits recovered included a black Kcsanya motorcycle. The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to dismantle the wider network of criminal collaborators and recover other weapons hidden by the group. 

This successful operation underscores the determination of the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with other security agencies to neutralize terrorist threats, restore peace, and protect law-abiding citizens across the region. 

The military reiterates its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and calls on members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely information that will aid ongoing operations.

 

President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions.

A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga, said the development was contained in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

According to the memo, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.

Also appointed is Dr. Muttaqha Darma as Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development.

The memo directed the outgoing ministers to complete handover processes to their respective successors or supervising officials.

It stated that all handing over and taking over activities must be concluded on or before the close of business on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026.

Explaining the decision, Akume said the changes were aimed at improving coordination and strengthening delivery across key sectors of the economy under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Akume stated.

He added that President Tinubu acted in line with his constitutional powers as provided under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The SGF also conveyed the President’s appreciation to the outgoing ministers for their service to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavours, noting that the process of cabinet reinvigoration would remain continuous.

The statement further noted that Taiwo Oyedele was appointed as Minister of State for Finance in March 2026, while Edun was among the ministers appointed on August 16, 2023.

Full Statement 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION 

Tinubu approves minor cabinet reshuffle as Edun, Dangiwa leave FEC

…..Oyedele elevated to Finance Minister; Darma ministerial nominee

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,

Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sought partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on security, economy, green city development and other areas of mutual benefits.

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, sought the partnership when he visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday.

Al-Balawi commended Wike and President Bola Tinubu administration for building what he described as “beautiful green city”.

The ambassador said he looks forward to strengthening relationships with the FCT Administration and exchange experience on developing a green city.

He also stressed the need to strengthen the relationship between the FCT and Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia and other big cities in the country.

Responding, Wike noted the robust relationship between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, adding that the FCT would leverage on the relationship for the benefit of the territory.

“We will be happy and willing to visit Riyadh and other cities in Saudi Arabia to find areas of common interest and collaborate for mutual benefits.

“Saudi Arabia is a very important state in the Gulf Region with a very rich history and robust relationship with Nigeria.

“We will want to capitalise on the good relationship with Nigeria to see how Riyadh and FCT will cooperate and learn from each other.

The Minister commended Al-Balawi for the accolade on the ongoing transformation in the FCT, attributing the development to Tinubu’s political will.

He explained the Tinubu administration has transformed the FCT to a modern city that could compete with any city in the world.

“We have not gotten to where we want to be yet, but the Tinubu administration is committed and has what it takes to take the capital city to the global stage,” Wike said.

Saudi Arabia seeks partnership with FCT on green city, security, economy