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A serving police inspector has died following a gun duel with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force after he was arrested for armed robbery in Kontagora, Niger State. The officer, identified as Insp. Jido Ahmed of the 61 Police Mobile Force (61 PMF), was among two suspected armed robbers who allegedly attacked a filling station behind BCG Motor Park on April 15, 2026, at about 2:40 pm. According to police accounts, the suspects stormed the station, robbed an attendant, and shot a victim in the chest before attempting to flee. However, operatives of the ‘A’ Division Kontagora pursued them to…

Two foreign nationals have been arrested at the Zuzungi mining site in Katcha local government area of Niger State for allegedly engaging in unauthorised mining activities in violation of existing regulatory frameworks. The arrest followed a strategic regulatory inspection led by the Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Muhammad Qasim Danjuma, alongside the Permanent Secretary, directors of the Ministry, and relevant security agencies. The suspects were immediately handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation and appropriate legal action in accordance with the law. The operation is part of the Niger State Government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal mining activities and…

Ibrahim Abdulkarim, a political associate of former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has claimed that the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has agreed to deputize the Obi in the 2027 presidential race. Abdulkarim, who spoke during an interview on Trust TV, said the Obidients and the Kwankwassiyya Movements are already aligning towards Obi/Kwankwaso ticket. Asked if Obi and Kwankwaso had struck a deal, Abdulkarim said “yes, I can categorically tell you that they have agreed”. “We all know that. Both the Obidients and the Kwankwassiyya Movements are aware of the agreement”. DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso recently…

Nigerian airline operators have ruled out seeking government subsidies, instead urging authorities to ensure aviation fuel is sold at fair and stable market rates to sustain the sector. Spokesperson for the Airline Operators of Nigeria, Obiora Okonkwo, made the position known during an interview with Channels Television, where he expressed concern over rising and inconsistent aviation fuel prices. “We’re not looking for any government grant; we’re just saying, let’s have the fuel at a reasonable price,” Okonkwo said. He described aviation as a critical driver of economic activity, stressing that the sector goes beyond serving elites and plays a central…

Domestic and foreign airlines operating in Nigeria may begin shutting down services from April 20 as the cost of aviation fuel, JetA1, increased to about N3,000 per liter. Tunji Oyebanji, Chief Executive of Energy Advisory and former Chairman of Mobil Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He warned that at least one airline may have already suspended operations as operators struggle to cope with the soaring fuel price, which they insist is unsustainable. He attributed the development to both domestic supply dynamics and tightening global markets linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran…

A fresh leadership dispute has emerged within the Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as two rival groups lay claim to the party’s structure following a contested congress. One camp, led by Malam Mohammed Mainasara, maintains that it was officially authorised by the party’s national leadership to organise and supervise the congress in the state. Mainasara said he headed the committee assigned for the exercise, with Ambassador Zubairu Yalwa serving as secretary, alongside other members. He noted that the committee carried out its assignment and facilitated the emergence of a new State Executive Committee (EXCO) through consensus…

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the appointment of the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, as the Chairman of the Media and Publicity subcommittee of the forthcoming National Convention. This was contained in a comprehensive convention planning committee list released on Thursday, by the Chairman, Ginger Onwusibe, who represents Isiala Ngwa South/Isiala Ngwa North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The Labour Party had earlier scheduled its national convention for April 11th, 2026, but later rescheduled it to hold April 28th, in Umuahia, Abia State. A statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser on Media…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has rejected claims of an alleged plan to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections, describing the accusations as unfounded and aimed at creating unnecessary tension within the party. In a statement issued on Thursday, the state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, dismissed the report credited to a group identifying itself as “concerned and vigilant members,” stating that it was a fabrication intended to mislead the public and incite internal discord. Ojelabi maintained that there were no secret meetings or pre-arranged lists of candidates, stressing that the allegations were a deliberate attempt…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced adjustment for the campaign period ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The adjusted schedule for the election was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and adjusted the Osun State Governorship Election forward by one week from the 8th of August 2026 to the 15th. “As a result of this adjustment, the last day for political parties’ campaigns in…

The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, delivering a fresh massive gains of N1.663 trillion to investors as market capitalization surged beyond the N136 trillion mark. At the close of trading, total market value rose by 1.23 percent to N136.435 trillion, up from N134.772 trillion recorded at the start of the session. In the same vein, the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 2,583.61 points, representing a 1.23 percent increase, to settle at 211,901.02, compared to 209,317.41 in the previous trading day. The market’s Year-To-Date (YTD) return strengthened further to 36.17 percent, while sentiment remained positive as 45…