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The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he duly consulted President Bola Tinubu before tendering his resignation, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise. Adelabu made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to DAILY POST. According to reports, he resigned from his ministerial position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). There had been claims that Adelabu failed to carry out the necessary consultations before stepping down from office. However, in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Femi Awogboro, Adelabu dismissed the reports,…

The Seyi Makinde-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) have declared that they will field only one presidential candidate in the 2027 election. CityNews reports that they political parties announced this on Saturday at their opposition summit in Oyo State. PDP Chairman Tanimu Turaki SAN stated this while reading a communique from the summit in Ibadan, Oyo State. More to come…

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for the National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders. The former presidential candidate who shared the information in a post on his account on Saturday expressed excitement, adding that he is ready for meaningful engagements with other leaders. CityNews reports that the summit is hosted by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. “Excited to arrive in Ibadan, Oyo State, for the National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde. “Ready for meaningful engagements with fellow national leaders,” he wrote. Other opposition leaders who have…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the removal of card maintenance charges on naira-denominated debit and credit cards, alongside a reduction in inter-bank transfer fees, as part of a sweeping review of banking charges aimed at easing costs for customers and deepening financial inclusion. The changes are contained in a revised Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions, which will take effect from May 1, 2026, replacing the previous 2020 framework. Under the new regime, electronic transfers of N5,000 and below will attract no charge. Transactions between N5,000 and N50,000 will cost N10, while transfers above…

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stirred fresh debate over the country’s economic direction after suggesting that continued borrowing may be necessary due to limited government revenue. Speaking on the nation’s fiscal challenges, Akpabio indicated that Nigeria currently lacks sufficient funds to meet its growing obligations, adding that borrowing remains a viable option to sustain government operations and development efforts. The remarks have triggered mixed reactions from economists and citizens. While some argue that borrowing is a common global practice—often used to finance infrastructure and stimulate growth—others warn that Nigeria’s rising debt profile could become unsustainable if not matched with…

There is tension in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, FCT, after a classified document purportedly from the Department of State Services (DSS), revealed there was planned coordinated attacks within the city. The document allegedly identified multiple strategic targets, including the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the Kuje Correctional Centre, and other sensitive installations across Abuja. Security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigerian Correctional Service, confirmed that measures have been strengthened at airports and custodial centres. The alert was reportedly made after an internal memo by the Nigeria Customs Service, which warned of plans by Islamic State…

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…