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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the President of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, at the State House, Abuja.Déby arrived at about 2 pm, marking his first official visit to Nigeria since Tinubu attended his inauguration in N’Djamena on May 23, 2024.The 42-year-old Chadian leader assumed office following the death of his father, Idriss Déby Itno, who was killed by rebels on April 20, 2021, while leading troops during the Northern Chad offensive.He was subsequently proclaimed leader of a Transitional Military Council, initially promising a return to civilian rule within 18 months.However, the transition period was later extended, and Déby was sworn in as transitional president in October 2022 before securing victory in the May 2024 president...

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,280 personnel across the 16 local government areas of the state to ensure a peaceful Easter celebration.The State Commandant, Bala Bawa Bodinga, said the move was aimed at preventing any breakdown of law and order during the festive period.Bodinga explained that the large-scale deployment was designed to preempt potential disruptions and forestall activities of criminal elements.He noted that the Corps remained committed to safeguarding lives and property, adding that no effort would be spared in ensuring a hitch-free celebration.In a statement issued in Ilorin by the command’s spokesman, Ayoola Michael Shola, the commandant assured residents of a visible and strategic securi...

Pope Leo XIV and Pastor Chris OyakhilomeNigerian pastor and televangelist Chris Oyakhilome has condemned the stance of Pope Leo XIV on the Iran war.The Pope delivered a Palm Sunday homily in St. Peter’s Square, in which he described Christ as the “King of Peace” and said that God does not hear the prayers of leaders who wage war.He reflected on Jesus’ revelation of himself as the King of Peace, even as violence loomed around Him.“As Jesus walked the Way of the Cross, we walk with Him and contemplate His passion, which He bore for the sake of humanity as a gift of love.“He remains steadfast in meekness, while others are stirring up violence,” said the Pope. “He offers Himself to embrace humanity, even as others raise swords and clubs.”However, speaking live at the Gl...

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said no candidate has been anointed for any elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections.Naija News reports that the party’s state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this known on Thursday in Lagos after the party concluded its National Convention, where new officers were elected across different levels.He explained that with the convention over, the party has now turned its attention to the process of picking candidates who will represent it in the next elections.Ojelabi said every position within the party is open to interested members, making it clear that no one will be forced on the party.He added that members who want to contest should prepare and follow the proper process as laid down by law....

There is a strong security presence at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja following recent developments involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The situation comes after INEC removed the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC from its official portal on Wednesday.Reports indicate that shortly after the announcement, over 2,000 aggrieved Nigerians—mainly ADC members, supporters of the Obidient Movement, and other groups—gathered around the commission’s headquarters in Maitama. The groups had also scheduled a follow-up protest on Thursday under the banner “Occupy INEC.”By Thursday morning, roads leading to the INEC headquarters were barricaded with security vehicles. A heavy deployment of security personnel, including of...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aib Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund.Aliyu replaces Ahmed Aminu, who resigned his position to pursue the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Sule Abdulaziz as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria for a second and final term.The appointments take immediate effect.According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Aliyu is a seasoned academic and administrator with extensive experience in research and institutional leadership.“His appointment underscores the President’s commitment to ...

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Wuse Ward of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in all activities of the party following her alleged suspension from the party.Instead, the judge ordered the ward leaders said to be loyal to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to put the senator on notice to appear in court to join issues with them on their grievances.Justice Lifu in a ruling on Thursday held that discretion in such a request for prohibition from party activities and in political matters must be exercised judicially and judiciously.The judge said justice would be met in the case of the plaintiffs only when the side of the defenda...

The Lagos State Task Force has launched an anti-crime patrol unit to combat criminal activities and environmental violation across the state. The launch followed the ban by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, on the agency’s enforcement of traffic violations in the state. The agency stated that the round-the-clock anti-crime patrol unit represented a strategic initiative designed to proactively detect, deter and neutralise criminal intent before it becomes a threat to public safety. Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, emphasised that the establishment of the unit was necessary to eliminate criminal elements posing serious security threats to residents and visitors within the state. He said the new unit will function as a standby ...

Nancy Metayer Bowen, the vice chair of Florida’s Democratic Party, who was reportedly planning a run for Congress, has been found de@d in her home.According to the NY Post, the 38-year-old was found de@d on Wednesday morning, April 1, and her husband was arrested in connection with the suspected domestic violence incident.Her husband, 40-year-old Stephen Bowen, was arrested in what police are probing “as a domestic violence incident,” authorities said during a press conference later in the day.The exact manner of Metayer Bowen’s death is still unclear. Police have not released any further details.Metayer Bowen, a first-generation Haitian-American, showed prowess on the political stage even before her storied career in Florida.After graduating from Johns Hopkins ...