Month: April 2026

News

Ijaw elders defend INC poll suspension, cite constitution

The Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has defended its decision to suspend elections into executive positions of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), insisting the move is in line with the organisation’s constitution.

In a statement issued on Saturday and titled, “On Constitutional Process and the INC Electoral Timeline,” the Chairman of CITRE, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, said the suspension was necessary to uphold due process.

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Sport

New boxing ring sparks sporting revival in A’Ibom

A newly donated boxing ring is set to transform training and competition in Akwa Ibom State, replacing an ageing facility that had been in use for nearly two decades.

The Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said the old ring had required constant repairs, with carpenters frequently engaged to fix worn-out sections ahead of events. In contrast, the new governor-provided ring offers a more durable and comfortable alternative, suitable not only for boxing but also for other martial arts disciplines.

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Metro

EFCC arrests fake football agent over N11m scam

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Osagie Destiny Etinosa over an alleged N11 million fraud.

The suspect was apprehended following intelligence gathered through open-source investigations. He had reportedly been posing on Instagram, using the handle @officialking_etto, as a football agent who specialises in linking players with foreign clubs for trials and recruitment.

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Foreign

First ships cross Hormuz after Iran-US ceasefire

Two commercial vessels have become the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz following Iran’s agreement to reopen the route as part of a two-week ceasefire with the United States, according to maritime tracking service MarineTraffic.

Data cited by AFP from MarineTraffic showed that the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach passed through the strait at 06:59 UTC after departing Bandar Abbas at 05:28 UTC. It was followed by the Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth, which crossed at 08:44 UTC

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Politics

Atiku, Obi, others lead #OccupyINEC protest

Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which they say undermine democracy and the party’s internal leadership.

The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, attracted prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal and Dino Melaye, who gathered at Maitama Roundabout alongside hundreds of supporters, including members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.

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Business

Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Residents of Akeddei community in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement as the “All On” solar hybrid mini-grid project nears completion.

The project, funded by a $532,828 grant from impact investing firm All On and implemented by renewable energy company Darway Coast Limited, is expected to improve livelihoods, boost economic activity and enhance essential services in the riverine community.

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Metro

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.

The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.

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Metro

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms and other items in a targeted, intelligence-led operation.

The raid, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 April 2026, followed credible intelligence that suspected criminals were operating from a compound posing as a place of worship. Police operatives moved in at about 6:00 am to execute the operation.

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