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Adelabu said his decision was also guided by provisions of the amended Electoral Act, which bars serving public office holders from contesting elections. He noted that his governorship ambition in Oyo State dates back to 2016 and requires his full commitment.

...Adelabu said his resignation will take effect from 30th of April, 2026, adding that the move is to ensure a smooth transition. He expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve and highlighted his role in advancing reforms in the power sector.

ADELABU RESIGNS, TO PURSUE GOVERNORSHIP AMBITION Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position to focus on his ambition to contest the Oyo State governorship. In a letter dated on 22nd of April, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu,

Sources said the meeting yielded far-reaching decisions on issues of urgent national importance, although details of the resolutions were not disclosed.

The delegation was led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and included Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Minority Leader Abba Moro. Also in attendance were Senators Orji Uzor Kalu, Adamu Aliero, Danjuma Goje, and Abdul Ningi.

PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS SENATE LEADERSHIP OVER URGENT NATIONAL ISSUES President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met behind closed doors with top Senate leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to deliberate on pressing national concerns.

Security forces recovered a large cache of weapons, including AK-47 rifles, machine guns, RPG tubes, mortar equipment, and ammunition. Two soldiers were wounded and are receiving treatment, while an armored vehicle was damaged during the clash.

According to a statement by the Task Force spokesman, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the insurgents launched the assault shortly after midnight, but were met with a swift and organized counteroffensive that forced them into retreat.

TROOPS REPEL MIDNIGHT ATTACK IN KUKARETA, KILL 24 TERRORISTS Troops of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) under Sector 2 have neutralized at least 24 terrorists following a coordinated attack on Kukareta in the early hours of Thursday.

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Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, said the ongoing maintenance is responsible for recent widespread, outages have significantly reduced gas availability to power plants, which generate most of Nigeria’s electricity.

POWER SUPPLY SET FOR GRADUAL RECOVERY AS GAS PIPELINE REPAIRS NEAR COMPLETION The Federal Government has projected a steady improvement in electricity supply over the coming weeks as repairs on a critical gas pipeline approach completion.

alleged that the Nigerian government is wary of the former Kaduna governor, a situation he believes informed his arrest and detention. According to him, authorities had initially attempted to apprehend El-Rufai at the airport but were unsuccessful.

NASIR EL-RUFAI ERRED IN SURRENDERING; BOLA TINUBU’S GOVT FEARS HIM - EX-MINISTER Solomon Dalung has said Nasir El-Rufai made a “grave mistake” by surrendering himself to security agencies. Dalung, speaking in an interview with newsmen,

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by the House Committee on Public Petitions during Wednesday’s plenary. Chairman of the committee, Laori Kwamoti, said the recommendation was based on a petition submitted by Sovereignty Legal Practitioners on behalf of stakeholders in the education sector.

REPS PUSH FOR REINSTATEMENT OF BENIN, TOGO CERTIFICATES The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to lift the blanket ban on degree certificates obtained from institutions in Benin and Togo. The resolution followed the presentation and adoption of a report

The victims were recovered by the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, while the injured were taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities blamed reckless driving for the crash.

TRAGEDY IN IBADAN: BUS FALLS INTO RIVER, 3 CONFIRMED DEAD Five people were rescued alive while three others died after a passenger bus lost control and plunged into the Ariyo River along Amuloko Road in Ibadan.

The project, named after Mrs Makinde, was officially unveiled amidst pomp and pageantry, symbolizing the appreciation and recognition she enjoys within the community.

MRS MAKINDE INAUGURATES NEWLY RENOVATED REGISTRY IN EGBEDA The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has inaugurated a newly renovated marriage registry and multipurpose hall named after her in Egbeda Local Government Area...