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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, chased him out of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Amaechi said they chased him out of the PDP and handed over the political structure of the party in Rivers State to others. In an interview with Channels Television on Friday, Amaechi said: “I was literally chased out of the PDP by former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife. “They took over the political structure in Rivers State and chased me out, and the same with…

The Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that Governor Charles Soludo is deceiving President Bola Tinubu. CityNews reports that Soludo, the national leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has openly shown his support for Tinubu, claiming that “progressives are working together.” However, speaking at a press conference on Friday, the APC state chairman, Senator Emma Anosike, discredited Soludo’s frequent claims that his administration is working with Tinubu. He alleged that Soludo was deceiving the President to continue receiving favours from him at the federal level, while he continues to work against the APC in the…

Controversial relationship expert cum social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has admitted that she regrets publicly seeking funds towards her alleged cancer treatment. CityNews reports that Blessing, in an interview with Punch, said she wants to refund the money for the sake of her peace, stressing that some people demanding refunds did not even contribute. She said, “I regret doing that because it made people feel entitled. Some of the loudest people demanding refunds didn’t even contribute. I just want to return the money and have my peace. I will never come online to ask for financial help again.”…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet against the wishes of the President who had dissuaded him from quitting, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Insiders familiar with the back and forth that preceded the resignation told our correspondents on Friday that Adelabu insisted on quitting the cabinet to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu announced his resignation on Wednesday in a letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to the President through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The spokesperson for the SGF’s office confirmed the resignation to Saturday…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the Federal Government is borrowing billions of dollars to fund critical infrastructure projects across the country. Bwala made the comment while reacting to remarks by the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, who noted that Nigeria requires between $30 billion and $100 billion annually to address its infrastructure deficit. In a post on X, Bwala stated: “Your Royal Highness, we are simply borrowing to invest in the most important areas of our economy, with infrastructure being the most crucial of them all. “The infrastructure gap requires at least…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a sweeping increase in peculiar allowances and other welfare benefits for civil servants, in a move aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja, where she outlined key reforms endorsed by the Federal Executive Council. According to Walson-Jack, the review affects workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring a broad-based impact…

The Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has petitioned Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Commander of Operation Enduring Peace over what it described as repeated incidents of cattle killings and poisoning in communities within Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The petition, dated April 23, 2026, was signed by the state chairman of the association, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, and made available to journalists in Jos on Friday. Babayo said the petition became necessary due to what the association considers a growing threat to the livelihoods of herders in the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody as investigations continue. The EFCC is investigating the alleged diversion and misappropriation of funds estimated at N36.5 billion and $30 million. The amount is said to have been obtained from Polaris Bank Plc through companies linked to him. Details shortly…

A group of young people from Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State staged a peaceful march on Thursday to show support for former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over a planned court case linked to the 2018 Offa robbery incident. CityNews reports that that the rally took place on April 23, 2026, as participants walked through major roads in Ilorin, carrying placards and chanting messages backing Saraki. The protest began at Omoda Roundabout and ended at the forecourt of the Emir of Ilorin’s palace. The demonstration followed a suit filed by the Kwara State Government against Saraki, former governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and others. The case accuses…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over a fresh external borrowing request of $516 million, warning that the country must not “borrow blindly” under the guise of development. The criticism comes after Tinubu formally wrote to the Senate, seeking approval to secure a $516,333,07 loan as part of efforts to fund key national projects. Reacting in a statement issued on Wednesday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku expressed concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile. He acknowledged the importance of infrastructure development, especially projects aimed at improving connectivity between regions, but insisted…