Author: Citynews

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct relevant authorities to investigate the alleged diversion or disappearance of about ₦2.9bn from the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. CityNews reports that SERAP made the call in a letter dated April 11, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, asking the President to ensure accountability in the two agencies over funds reportedly flagged in the latest report of the Auditor-General of the Federation. The organisation asked Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, alongside the management…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Tanimu Turaki has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, of partisanship, urging him to resign from office. CityNews reports that the faction said the alleged bias of the electoral umpire could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Comrade Ini Ememobong, made the allegation in an interview with Daily Trust, insisting that the INEC chairman had failed to demonstrate neutrality. According to him, Amupitan’s conduct had raised concerns about the commission’s ability to conduct free and fair…

The police in Lagos state has confirmed the k!lling of a man identified as Adedipe Adeyinka, popularly known as “Agali.” According to a statement on its X handle, the command  said the deceased was shot de@d at about 11:30pm on National Stadium Bridge inward Iponri. The victim was reportedly rushed to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, where he was confirmed de@d. The police said investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident, while responding to an X user who gave an account of how the incident happened.

The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party, in what appears to be a fresh round of political consultations amid the party’s lingering leadership crisis. The high-level meeting, held away from the public glare, brought together key figures from both parties, underscoring growing alignments among opposition actors at a time of heightened internal wrangling within the ADC. Those in attendance included the new National Chairman of the PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed; Mark; ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi; his PRP counterpart, Muhammed Ishaq; and former…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, is facing growing criticism following the resurfacing of old social media posts that suggest clear political leanings toward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The issue was brought to light in a detailed commentary by Nigerian-American professor, Farooq Kperogi. In his write-up, he pointed to “SEVERAL verifiable past tweets by INEC chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan from his time as a professor at the University of Jos unmistakably reveal partisan sympathies for the APC and, more specifically, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” He…

The federal government has approved the implementation of 2026 fiscal policy measures (FPM), which include significant tariff amendments. According to a circular seen by The Cable dated April 1, 2026, signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the import adjustment tax (IAT) on items like crude palm oil has been set at a total effective rate of 28.75 per cent, down from previous high-tariff regimes. The government announced that the new measures supersede the 2023 FPM. The policy includes a national list of 127 tariff lines with reduced import duty rates designed to “promote and…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, has disclosed that he underwent throat surgery shortly after a widely circulated interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan of Al Jazeera. Bwala made the revelation during an interview aired on Friday, where he also addressed reactions to the interview and criticism from online communities. “Eight days after the interview with Mehdi Hasan, I underwent surgery on my throat. I don’t know whether it is the ‘Obidient’ people that threw that African thing, but in any case, I’m back and strong,” he said. He went on to criticise a section of social media users he described…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially received a petition from the family of Deborah Mbara, a cancer survivor, accusing social media influencer Blessing CEO of cyberbullying, forgery, and orchestrating a multi-million naira fundraising scam. A source within the EFCC confirmed to our correspondent on Friday that the commission has received a formal petition against Blessing CEO. The petition, dated April 8, 2026, was filed by the law firm S.M. Anyanwu & Co. (Chieze Chambers) on behalf of Mbara. It alleged that Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, exploited Deborah’s health crisis to defraud well-meaning…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a dire warning to the Federal Government, stating that petrol prices could hit ₦2,000 per litre if immediate economic interventions are not made. During a press briefing in Abuja, TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo highlighted the double blow of rising global crude oil costs and the continuous fall of the naira. He stressed that the current situation has placed Nigerian workers in a state of extreme financial distress. Osifo noted that in some regions, fuel costs are already creeping toward that ₦2,000 mark. To prevent a total economic collapse, the TUC proposed that…

The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has attributed the ongoing instability within political parties especially the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the actions of party members themselves, rather than outside forces. In an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Moro argued that the recurring crises affecting the PDP and similar parties are largely self-inflicted. He pointed out that key figures such as governors, lawmakers, and party leaders play a central role in creating and worsening these issues. “I believe the responsibility lies mainly with political actors,” he said, explaining that the visible turmoil within parties stems from their own internal…