Soludo Appoints Prof. Onwualu As Chairman, Pro-Chancellor Of COOU

EducationNewsNigeriaSoludo Appoints Prof. Onwualu As Chairman, Pro-Chancellor Of COOU

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 22, 2026

Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current Vice Chancellor of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja as the chairman/ Pro-Chancellor of the governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State. Professor Onwualu was also a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary...

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Nafiu Bala-Led ADC Disowns Alleged Elective Convention Video

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNafiu Bala-Led ADC Disowns Alleged Elective Convention Video

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 22, 2026

…Says It’ll Await Court Verdict The Nafiu Bala Gombe- led African Democratic Congress (ADC), has dismissed a podcast video currently circulating in the public domain. The group described it as the handiwork of agents of a coalition propaganda machinery, stressing that the party remains committed to due process, constitutionalism, and the rule of law, and would await the outcome of an ongoing legal matter before the Federal High Court as well as a related appeal...

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167 Police Officers Face Displinary Committee 

NewsNigeria167 Police Officers Face Displinary Committee 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 22, 2026

No fewer than 167 senior police officers are facing displinary committee over alleged violations of professional conduct and other related offenses. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer, said the initiation of the Force Disciplinary Committee, FDC, is to assess outstanding disciplinary issues involving the officers. According to him, the initiative, currently taking place at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance internal accountability, enforce discipline, and maintain...

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President Tinubu Fires Two Ministers, Name Replacement 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Fires Two Ministers, Name Replacement 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 22, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle 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...

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Court Of Appeal Dismisses Abure’s Claim To Chairmanship  Of Labour Party

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Of Appeal Dismisses Abure’s Claim To Chairmanship  Of Labour Party

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 22, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the interim national chairman of Labour Party. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of Justices, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court Hon. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, reaffirmed the Supreme Court’s earlier judgment that removed Barr. Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour...

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BAT-IG Hails Tinubu For Reshuffling Cabinet

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBAT-IG Hails Tinubu For Reshuffling Cabinet

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 22, 2026

…As President Sacks Finance Minister Edun, Housing Counterpart, Dangiwa The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the recent cabinet reshuffle, describing the move as timely and strategic. In a statement by the convener, Bamidele Atoyebi on Wednesday, the group said the decision reflected the President’s commitment to accountability and effective leadership, noting that public office holders must be evaluated based on measurable performance and impact. BAT-IG also observed that the...

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Timi Frank Demands Resignation Of Gbajabiamila Over ‘Anti-Democratic’ Remarks

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTimi Frank Demands Resignation Of Gbajabiamila Over ‘Anti-Democratic’ Remarks

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 21, 2026

A political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has demanded the resignation of the Chief of Staff to the President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over alleged remarks capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. He also called on the United States government to investigate and sanction the former Speaker of the House of Representatives. Frank’s demand followed a viral video in which Gbajabiamila was quoted as telling Hon Leke Abejide, during his wife’s 50th birthday that: “Don’t come to...

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Over 500 Visually Impaired Candidates Sat For UTME

EducationNewsNigeriaOver 500 Visually Impaired Candidates Sat For UTME

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 21, 2026

No fewer than 536 visually impaired candidates have sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), alongside others with special needs across the country. Since 2017, JAMB, through JEOG, has provided extensive support, including free accommodation for candidates and their guides, meals, transportation support, and customized materials. Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, the Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday at the commencement of the special UTME...

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Gombe State Govt Creates 13  Local Council Development Area

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGombe State Govt Creates 13  Local Council Development Area

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 21, 2026

Gombe State Government has created 13 Local Council Development Areas due to population growth and the need to bring government closer to the people at the grassroots. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, stated this during the flag-off ceremony for the Secretariat of the Amada Local Council Development Area (LCDA), highlighting the benefits of supporting the administration. The Governor explained that the Local Council Development Areas were created over 20 years ago but were short-lived, and...

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Bandits Raids Palace, Abduct Monarch, Wife in Kwara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits Raids Palace, Abduct Monarch, Wife in Kwara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 21, 2026

Heavily armed bandits have invaded the palace in Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. During midnight raids which occurred around 1:40 a.m, the bandits whisked away the monarch Oba Salman Aweda, one of his wives, and other residents into the forest and have now thrown the community into fear, as the gunmen were said to have operated with total impunity. Oba Aweda was a recently elevated traditional ruler who had just...

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