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    Day: April 26, 2026

    NDLEA Busts Captagon Consignment in Kwara, Seizes Massive Drug Hauls Nationwide

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    …Marwa Declares Zero Tolerance for Terror-Linked Drug as Suspect Excretes 45 Cocaine Pellets in Sokoto; 20,000kg Skunk Destroyed in Cross River, IED Materials Recovered in Niger By Samuel Adeyemi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a fresh consignment of the highly dangerous amphetamine known as Captagon in Kwara State, reaffirming its resolve to prevent the drug from... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, News

    Gunfire Disrupts White House Correspondents’ Dinner as Suspected Teacher-Gunman Arrested

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    A dramatic shooting incident brought the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., to an abrupt halt Saturday night, after a man identified by investigators as a schoolteacher allegedly opened fire near the venue’s security perimeter. According to law enforcement sources, the suspect—identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen from California—was taken into custody shortly after the gunfire erupted near the... Read more

    Category: Foreign

    Gunfire Disrupts White House Correspondents’ Dinner as Trump Evacuated, Suspect Arrested

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    A night meant to celebrate journalism and political tradition descended into chaos in Washington on Saturday after gunfire erupted during the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing the evacuation of former President Donald Trump, top officials, and hundreds of guests. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where the high-profile annual event had drawn senior government figures, media executives, and... Read more

    Category: Foreign

    Police Probe Midnight Attack on OOU Hostels as Students Sustain Injuries

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Sadiq Bello, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a midnight attack on student hostels at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus, which left several students injured and robbed of valuables. The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the development, noting that the Divisional Police Officer and Area Commander have been deployed to the scene to... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    LP Concludes Nationwide Congresses, Shifts Focus to Umuahia Convention

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Ibrahim Adamu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) has successfully concluded its nationwide congresses, paving the way for its national convention scheduled to hold on April 28 in Umuahia, Abia State. Interim National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, disclosed this in a statement shared via her X handle on Saturday. The congresses, which began with ward-level elections, culminated... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Security Forces Nab Kidnap Suspects, Recover N8m Ransom in Plateau

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Musa Ibrahim, Jos Joint security operatives in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered N8 million ransom paid by a victim’s family, while also rescuing an abducted woman from captivity. The Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Christopher Audu Manship, confirmed the development in a statement issued by... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    2027: YPP Slashes Nomination Fees, Sets May 30 for Presidential Primary

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Halima Suleiman, Abuja The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has announced May 30 as the date for its presidential primary, alongside a reduction in nomination fees for aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. The decisions were reached during the party’s 25th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, signalling early preparations to strengthen its structures... Read more

    Category: Politics

    2027: I Won’t Force Candidates on Party, Voters — Nwifuru

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Chinedu Okafor, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has pledged not to impose candidates on the electorate or political stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made this known during the solemnisation of the holy matrimony between his younger brother, Paulinus Nwifuru, and Immaculata at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki. He stated that his... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Hayatu-Deen Calls for Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adeola Shina IBADAN- Presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has urged opposition parties to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, he warned that Nigeria’s mounting challenges require a collective response. According to his campaign organisation, “He stressed that unity among... Read more

    Category: News

    FG Moves to Cushion Airlines Against Rising Fuel Costs

    April 26, 2026 (updated April 26, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adeola Shina The Federal Government is exploring measures to reduce the impact of rising aviation fuel costs on domestic airlines.Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele held discussions in Abuja on strategies to ease operational pressures on carriers.According to a statement, both ministers agreed on policy alignment, fiscal support and innovative financing mechanisms. “The discussions also... Read more

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