By Segun Adewale in Bauchi In a strong display of political solidarity and grassroots mobilization, the BY Beyond Democratic Association Support Groups on Monday staged a massive rally and endorsement march in Bauchi in support of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The rally, which attracted a large number of supporters, community leaders, youths, women groups, and political stakeholders from different parts of the state, was organized to reaffirm confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration and to declare continued support for its vision of national transformation, economic growth, and…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 29 April, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the diplomatic community, highlighting the strategic economic ties and investment opportunities between the two markets. The new subsidiary, licensed in December 2025 by the Ministry of Finance and Budget, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, and regulated by the UMOA Banking Commission, will commence operations from its headquarters…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A major political development unfolded in Abuja on Tuesday, 28 April, 2026 as Rt. Hon. James Faleke and Rasak Ajala picked the All Progressives Congress nomination forms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 elections, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further Tinubu is gunning for a second term in office while Hamzat is contest for the governorship seat of Lagos State on the platform of APC. Thegazellenews.com also report that Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Tinubu’s Constituency, is the Chairman…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kwara State, Honourable Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa has visited the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbadulRazaq in his office, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the visit took place in the evening of Monday, 27 April, 2026. According to sources, the meeting was conveyed to intimate the Governor on the official declaration of Bolarinwa to contest for the governorship seat of the state coming up today, Tuesday, 28 April, 2026 in Ilorin. Reports indicated that the APC governorship aspirant popularly called BOB by supporters and admirers, was warmly received by the Governor. Bolarinwa, former Chairman…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Secretary to the Local Government (SLG) of Apapa Local Government, Gibraltar Njowusi, has died after a brief illness, drawing tributes from political associates, community leaders, and residents across the council area, reports thegazellenews.com Njowusi was serving his second term in office as Secretary to Apapa Local Government. News of his passing emerged on Friday, 24 April, 2026 prompting an outpouring of grief within Apapa, where he was widely regarded as a committed public servant. Among those who reacted was Sukanmi David Faniyi, who described the death as shocking and difficult to comprehend. In an official…
https://youtube.com/shorts/c6dLBWblse0?feature=shared Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship election, securing the backing of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, during a high-level visit in Lagos. Hamzat, accompanied by political stakeholders, commenced his consultative tour at Gbajabiamila’s residence, where the purpose of the visit was formally presented by former Minister, Musliu Obanikoro. Obanikoro stated that the deputy governor had indicated interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election, describing him as a capable leader for Lagos. “Lagos is a leading state, and we want a man who…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a fresh consignment of the notorious stimulant known as Captagon in Kwara State, as part of a sweeping nationwide crackdown that also led to multiple arrests, major drug seizures, and the recovery of explosive materials. The agency, in a statement by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, disclosed that operatives on patrol along Bode Saadu Road in Kwara intercepted a passenger, 33-year-old Nasiru Mu’azu, with 10,000 pills of Captagon—an amphetamine widely associated with militant groups in the Middle East. The seizure marks a renewed attempt by traffickers to reintroduce the drug…
In a powerful demonstration of political loyalty and grassroots mobilisation, thousands of youths from Southern Borno Senatorial District on Saturday pooled N38.5 million to back the fifth-term ambition of Muhammadu Ali Ndume ahead of the 2027 general elections. The fundraising event, held at Forshams Hall in Maiduguri, attracted more than 2,000 participants drawn from all nine local government areas of the district. The contributors, largely youth groups and community associations, said their financial commitment was a deliberate move to retain what they described as a “fearless and people-driven legislator” in the Senate. Leading the initiative, youth coordinator Alhaji Babandi Shehu…
In a move that underscores early political positioning ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections, key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in 2027. The endorsement, announced during a high-level gathering at the Government House Multipurpose Hall in Maiduguri on Saturday, signals a consolidation of political support in one of the APC’s strongest northern bases. Party leaders, government officials, and influential grassroots mobilizers unanimously pledged to rally voters across the state to ensure the continuity of the Tinubu administration. Addressing the…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has honoured the Ford Foundation for its sustained contributions to advancing human rights in Nigeria, reinforcing a partnership that has played a critical role in strengthening access to justice and institutional capacity. At a ceremony held Friday, 24 April, 2026, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the NHRC presented an Award of Appreciation to the Foundation in recognition of its longstanding support. The award was received by the Foundation’s Regional Director for West Africa, ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, during a high-level engagement with directors and senior officials of the Commission. Speaking at the event, the Executive…