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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

    Category: Uncategorized

    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

    Category: Uncategorized

    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

    Category: Politics

    Massive Fire Outbreak Devastates Onion Farmers in Sokoto, Over ₦56m Produce Destroyed

    April 20, 2026 (updated April 20, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Abdulahi Kabiru SOKOTO: A devastating fire outbreak has dealt a heavy blow to onion farmers in Kojiyo community of Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, destroying no fewer than 2,275 bags of onions valued at about ₦56.8 million and plunging dozens of rural households into economic distress. The incident, which ravaged about 65 traditional onion storage huts, occurred on... Read more

    Category: News

    Police Confirm Abduction of 15 Passengers by Sea Pirates on Calabar Waterways

    April 20, 2026 (updated April 20, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By John Kenneth The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 15 passengers aboard a Sea Express boat travelling from Calabar to Oron on Friday. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, said the command is collaborating with the Akwa Ibom State Police Command and the Nigerian Navy... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    NDLEA Foils Drug Trafficking Network, Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Food Flasks, Arrests Fashion Designer, Others

    April 19, 2026 (updated April 19, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adams John. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a drug trafficking network attempting to smuggle cocaine and other illicit substances to and from Nigeria, arresting multiple suspects, including a fashion designer. The agency disclosed on Sunday that officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, intercepted 12 parcels of cocaine weighing 2.80... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Abducted Benue JAMB Candidates, 12 Others Freed After Three Days in Captivity

    April 19, 2026 (updated April 19, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Clement Nyam BENUE- All 13 passengers abducted by armed men from an 18-seater Benue Links bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road last Wednesday have regained their freedom. Among those released are about eight candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were travelling to Otukpo to sit for their examinations at the time of the attack. Sources disclosed... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, Education

    FCT Teachers Declare Indefinite Strike over Unpaid Entitlements, Stalled Promotions

    April 19, 2026 (updated April 19, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Samson Adebayo ABUJA- Public primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, have declared an indefinite strike beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, over unresolved welfare issues, unpaid entitlements and delayed promotions. The directive was issued by the Nigeria Union of Teachers ,NUT, FCT Wing, after an emergency meeting of its State Wing Executive Council ,SWEC, held in... Read more

    Category: Education

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