Author: Standard Focus

A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, as a faction of the party announced the suspension of prominent members, including former governor and national leader, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. The faction, led by Kennedy Odion, also listed former governor and National Legal Adviser, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor; newly elected state chairman, Dr. Tony Alile;... Read more

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has again raised concern over persistent attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, following a fresh assault on Mussa community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, where six soldiers were killed. The lawmaker said the incident, which occurred around midday on Wednesday, involved an attempted infiltration of a military formation by the insurgents. A... Read more

Governor Uba Sani has approved the disbursement of N4.289 billion to settle pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits for retired civil servants and families of deceased workers across state and local government services. The Kaduna State Government said the payment covers liabilities under both the Contributory Pension Scheme (Accrued Rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme, as part of ongoing efforts... Read more

Thousands of women and youths on Wednesday staged a massive protest in Ugbokpo, headquarters of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, over the escalating killings allegedly perpetrated by suspected armed herders in Apa and neighbouring Agatu LGA. The demonstration was triggered by recent attacks on Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi and Adija communities in Apa, as well as Atakpa in Agatu, which... Read more

There was an outpouring of grief on Wednesday at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri as Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other fallen soldiers were laid to rest following their deaths in active service. The solemn ceremony, held on April 15, 2026, paid tribute to General Braimah, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai, and several troops who lost their lives during an... Read more