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    Day: April 14, 2026

    Oyo Assembly Crisis Deepens Amid Impeachment Rumours, Lawmakers Divided…Makinde allies break silence as political tension escalates

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Tension is escalating in Oyo State as rumours of an impeachment plot within the State House of Assembly have snowballed into a full-blown political crisis, exposing cracks among lawmakers. What began as speculation has rapidly gained traction, drawing the attention of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), which is closely monitoring the unfolding developments. At the heart of the crisis... Read more

    Category: Politics

    How UNIJOS Graduate in Plateau was kidnapped….as adductors demand N30m ransom in viral Video

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    A resident of Plateau State, identified as John Arum, a recent graduate of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), has been abducted by suspected bandits along the Jos–Kaduna highway, with his captors demanding a ransom of N30 million for his release. The incident has triggered widespread outrage after a disturbing video of the victim in captivity surfaced online, showing him being... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    JAMB Exams: Police Step Up Security Nationwide, Dismiss Safety Rumours

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Nigeria Police Force has announced the deployment of additional security personnel to all examination centres across the country ahead of the forthcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations, assuring candidates and the public of their safety. The Force said the move became necessary following what it described as unfounded rumours about the safety of some centres in a... Read more

    Category: Education

    ADC Leadership Tussle: Supreme Court Fixes April 22 for Hearing, Drops Stay Motion

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22 to hear an appeal stemming from the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while striking out an application seeking to halt execution of an earlier judgment. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, adjourned the matter and ordered the faction aligned with David Mark... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Kaduna Open for Business, Uba Sani Backs Dangote Peugeot Auto Firm

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed Kaduna State’s status as an investment-friendly hub, pledging strong government backing for Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) over its contributions to employment and economic development. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the management of the automobile firm, the governor said Kaduna remains one of Nigeria’s top-performing states on the ease of doing business index,... Read more

    Category: News

    El-Rufai Granted Bail in Kaduna, High Court Defers Ruling to April 21

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna after nearly two months in detention, while a separate bail application before a Kaduna State High Court has been adjourned to April 21, 2026. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, who presided over the Federal High Court proceedings, approved the bail request after listening... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, News

    PDP Leadership Tussle: Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Appeal on Contested Ibadan Convention

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Supreme Court has ordered an accelerated hearing of an appeal challenging the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025. A five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal granted the request for a speedy hearing in the appeal marked SC/CV/166/2026, filed by the factional leadership that emerged from the convention... Read more

    Category: Politics

    New Release: Mungode Allah (Thank You Lord) by Ruvic Med & Jerry Vincent

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    There’s a new sound of gratitude you need to hear today. _Mungode Allah_, which means “Thank You Lord,” is a heartfelt anthem inspired by the unwavering faithfulness of God. The Artists: Brought to you by Ruvic Med and *Jerry Vincent*, this collaboration blends sincere worship with rich Afro-gospel vibes that stir your spirit and lift your praise. The Heart Behind... Read more

    Category: Entertainment, News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
    Tags: Afrogospel, FaithfulnessOfGod, GospelMusic, JerryVincent, MungodeAllah, NewMusic, NigerianGospel, RuvicMed, ThankYouLord

    OAU Students Begin 72-Hour Lecture Boycott Over Campus Transport Crisis

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have commenced a three-day lecture boycott in protest against persistent transportation challenges on campus, despite the recent deployment of buses donated by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The action, which began on Monday, follows growing dissatisfaction with the newly introduced transport system, which students say has worsened their daily commute across the sprawling university... Read more

    Category: Education, News

    Shari’ah Council Denies Social Media Reports on INEC Chairman, Distances Self from Prayer Call

    April 14, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming it called on Muslims to pray for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, the council described the reports as fabricated and originating from anonymous, unofficial... Read more

    Category: News

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