April 13, 2026 – Standard Focus News

Kano Deputy Gov Race: Barau, Abbas, APC Legacy Bloc Back Bichi

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Influential figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, led by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, have rallied behind Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi as their preferred candidate for the vacant position of deputy governor. The stakeholders, operating under the “Legacy Bloc,” have launched a coordinated push that pairs a strong endorsement of Bichi with a call for contenders... Read more

Zulum Warns Residents Against Aiding Boko Haram Insurgents

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents. The warning follows recent operations by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the Jilli general area of Borno State, carried out on April 11, 2026. Jilli, a border community between Gubio Local Government Area in Borno and Geidam... Read more

Jilli Airstrikes: Borno Hospital Raises Alarm Over Acute Blood Shortage

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Medical Director of the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, Dr. Shehu Muhammad, has raised alarm over a critical shortage of blood at the facility following casualties from recent airstrikes in Jilli village. Dr. Muhammad disclosed on Sunday that at least 21 victims have been admitted to the hospital after the Air Component operations in Jilli. He said while medical... Read more

Troops Arrest Teenage ISWAP Courier in Ngamdu, Link Suspect to Jilli Attacks

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested a 15-year-old suspected logistics courier for the Islamic State West Africa Province in Ngamdu, Borno State, with security sources linking him to recent terrorist attacks and ongoing military airstrikes on insurgent hideouts in the Jilli axis. The suspect, identified as Tijjani, was reportedly apprehended on Sunday while attempting to procure supplies for... Read more

US Retains Nigeria at Level 3 Travel Advisory, Expands ‘Do Not Travel’ List Amid Investment Concerns

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria’s investment outlook is facing renewed pressure after the US Department of State retained its “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” advisory and expanded the number of states classified as high-risk. The latest advisory, issued on April 8, 2026, places 12 states under “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” including Borno State, Yobe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara State, as well as... Read more

Kwankwaso Ally Emerges Kano ADC Chairman

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

A close ally of former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has emerged as the new chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State. Abdullahi Maikano was elected alongside 33 other executive members following the party’s state congress. Also elected were a former member of the House of Representatives representing Kiru/Bebeji, Ali Datti Yako, as deputy chairman,... Read more

Navy Nabs Three Oil Theft Vessels, Recovers Over 900 Metric Tons of Crude

April 13, 2026 (updated April 13, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigerian Navy, working in synergy with other security agencies, has arrested three vessels allegedly involved in crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, recovering over 900 metric tons of suspected stolen crude. The vessels Motor Tanker Mkpodu, Motor Tanker Westaf, and Motor Tanker Stelios were intercepted during separate operations across the Calabar/Akwa Ibom and Bonny maritime corridors. In a... Read more

Day: April 13, 2026