April 27, 2026 – Page 3 – Standard Focus News

PDP, APC Clash Over Ibadan Summit as Political Tensions Rise

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Tunde Balogun, Ibadan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have exchanged sharp words following an opposition summit in Ibadan. The PDP accused the APC of hypocrisy, stating it cannot “rewrite history simply because it is now inconvenient.”It defended Governor Seyi Makinde, insisting he “did not call for violence” but used history... Read more

Atiku Faults Senate Over Alleged Plan to Restrict Campaigns in North

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Kabiru Salisu, Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Senate over reports it may suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria due to insecurity. In a statement, Atiku warned such a move could undermine democracy.“Let it be clearly stated: the right to vote… is fundamental and cannot be abridged,” he said. He argued that restricting political... Read more

NNPC Records 1.71mbpd Oil Trading Volume, Announces Key Milestones

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Musa Abdullahi, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it achieved oil trading volumes of 1.71 million barrels per day over the past year, its highest in five years. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this in a one-year performance report. He also revealed that NNPC Exploration and Production Limited hit a peak production... Read more

Ogun Police Dismiss Viral ‘Bandit’ Video, Say Footage Originated Abroad

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Sola Akinyemi, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has debunked a viral video purportedly showing bandits operating in a forest within the state, describing it as false and misleading. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said investigations revealed the footage did not originate from Nigeria. “The video… is recycled footage deliberately misrepresented to incite fear and panic,” he... Read more

FG Rolls Out Enhanced Social Protection Scheme for Civil Servants

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Chinedu Okafor, Abuja The Federal Government has introduced a strengthened social protection initiative aimed at providing financial security for civil servants and their families in cases of workplace injury, disability, or death. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described the move as a landmark reform, emphasising its focus on workers’ welfare. “This is... Read more

Dangote Urges Coordinated Push to End Malaria, Warns of Unequal Progress

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Amina Bello Chairman of Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Council and United Nations Malaria Ambassador, Aliko Dangote, has called for urgent collaboration between governments and the private sector to eradicate malaria, describing the current moment as critical. Speaking to mark World Malaria Day 2026, Dangote said despite progress, the disease still disproportionately affects sub-Saharan Africa, which carries over 90 percent... Read more

FG Targets ‘Low-Value’ Courses for Removal, Signals Overhaul of University Curriculum

April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Ibrahim Musa, Abuja Nigeria’s university system may soon undergo a significant transformation as the Federal Government considers scrapping courses deemed irrelevant to the nation’s economic needs, with indications that some social science programmes could be affected. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the “Renewed Hope Conversations” with students at the University of Abuja, warning that academic... Read more

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