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    Day: April 21, 2026

    Labour Party Names State Congress Committees Ahead of April Exercises

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Clement John ABUJA- The Labour Party has announced the composition of its electoral subcommittees to oversee its upcoming congresses across the country. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the party’s National Chairman. According to the statement, the subcommittees are made up of experienced party members... Read more

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    Paramilitary Recruitment: Nearly 800,000 Applicants Drop Out or Fail Screening — CDCFIB Data

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Ibrahim Danjuma ABUJA — Fresh data from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has revealed that no fewer than 360,923 applicants were disqualified in the ongoing paramilitary recruitment exercise, while 432,935 others failed to complete their applications. The statistics, released via the board’s official recruitment portal at the close of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) phase,... Read more

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    PDP S’West disowns Ibadan confab, backs Fayose

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The People's Democratic Party, South West Zone, has disowned a press conference purportedly held in Ibadan on Monday, in which some persons claimed the zone had condemned former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, declared support for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and pledged loyalty to the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee NWC. In a statement issued... Read more

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    APC Fixes N100m for Presidential Form, Schedules Primaries from May 15

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adeola Yusuf ABUJA — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, pegging its presidential nomination form at N100 million and governorship form at N50 million. The party said the timetable, signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and announced by National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka,... Read more

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    Rainy Season: FRSC Warns Drivers on Road Safety, Vehicle Maintenance

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Ibrahim Adeyemi Motorists have been urged to exercise heightened caution and ensure their vehicles are in optimal condition as the rainy season gathers momentum across Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, gave the advisory in response to forecasts predicting extended rainfall and potential flooding in parts of the state. In a statement issued... Read more

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    Police Reform: IGP Disu Overhauls Monitoring Unit, Names DCP Abubakar New Head

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adeola Yusuf The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a sweeping reorganisation of the Police Monitoring Unit in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiency, strengthening internal oversight, and reinforcing discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. As part of the restructuring, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar, has been appointed to head the reconstituted Monitoring Unit, where... Read more

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    PDP South-West Disowns ‘Ibadan Conference,’ Reaffirms Support for FayoseBy Adeola Kareem

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    ABUJA — The South-West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from a purported press conference held in Ibadan on Monday, dismissing claims that it criticised former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, endorsed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and pledged allegiance to a factional National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement released on Monday, the Zonal Publicity... Read more

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