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Bala Wunti Declares Bauchi Governorship Bid, Cites Pressure To Address Youth Unemployment

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

APC chieftain, Bala Wunti joins 2027 race, pledging inclusive leadership and development across Bauchi’s 20 local government areas if elected. A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti has declared his intention to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election in Bauchi State, citing overwhelming pressure from citizens,...

ExxonMobil Set To Approve $10bn Nigeria Deepwater Projects, Targets 250,000bpd Output

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

ExxonMobil nears FID on $10bn projects, targeting 250,000bpd output increase in Nigeria within five years through new investments. American oil giant, ExxonMobil has indicated its plan, in collaboration with its joint venture partners, to soon declare readiness to proceed with the Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) on some major deep-water projects...

17 Killed In Easter Attack On Benue Community

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

At least 17 killed in Easter attack on Benue community, with homes destroyed, residents missing, and authorities condemning the violence. At least 17 people have been killed following an attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State during Easter celebrations. The incident occurred on Sunday...

Olawepo-Hashim Considers PDP Exit As Crisis Deepens, Raises Fears Over Opposition Weakening

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

Olawepo-Hashim weighs leaving PDP after failed reconciliation, warning party crisis could weaken opposition ahead of 2027 elections. The deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a more troubling turn, as presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has started weighing the option of exiting the party amid the collapse...

Fayemi Rejects ‘Kangaroo Endorsements’ Ahead Of 2027, Insists On Credible APC Primaries

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

Former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi warns against unauthorised endorsements, says aspirants must face transparent primaries ahead of 2027 elections. Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, and the state leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected what they described as “kangaroo endorsements” of aspirants ahead of the 2027 general...

Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria, 360 other groups hail Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment as super envoy

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

*Say appointee a true Nigerian, global citizen fit for the role A coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Good Governance Advocacy Network (NGGAN) and 360 other organisations, have thrown their weight behind the appointment of Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the...

“Attack on INEC Is Attack on Judiciary” — NCSCN Warns ADC Faction

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has passed a vote of confidence in Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). Blessing Akinlosotu, Executive Director, NCSCN, made this announcement while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja. NCSCN is the umbrella body for nearly 1,000 NGOs...

Kano students demand prosecution of APC’s Garo over ₦60bn fraud allegations

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

A coalition of students under the aegis of the Kano Concerned Students Movement (KCSM) has called for the immediate prosecution of former APC deputy governorship candidate, Murtala Sule Garo, over alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Garo was a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kano state. In a...

Zamfara bandits plan reprisals after heavy losses in military, DSS operations that killed Ado Aliero’s son, 65 others

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

By: Zagazola Makama Armed bandits are reportedly planning coordinated retaliatory attacks across parts of Zamfara State following recent large-scale security operations that resulted in significant losses among their ranks, including the killing of a notorious kingpin’s son and several commanders. The planned reprisals are believed to be linked to sustained...

Governor Diri Mobilises Bayelsans For Tinubu’s Visit, Highlights Key Projects For Inauguration

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

Governor Diri urges mass turnout, says power plant and bridge projects to be inaugurated will drive Bayelsa’s economic growth and connectivity. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged people of the state to turn out en masse for the April 10, 2026 visit of President Bola Tinubu. Governor...