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NARD Suspends Strike, Issues Two-Week Ultimatum to FG

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide indefinite strike and issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to address outstanding demands on doctors’ welfare.The decision was taken at an emergency virtual meeting held Tuesday at 7:45 a.m., following what the association described as high-level interventions from top government... Read more

Jikwoyi Building Collapse: Wike Orders Arrest of Owner, Seizes Property, Revokes Land

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest of the owner of a collapsed building in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja and directed the immediate revocation and seizure of the land where the structure was erected.Wike gave the directive on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the site of the building, which collapsed on... Read more

Alleged Gifts to INEC Officials: PDP Calls for Probe, Seeks Transparency

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received land and cash gifts from a top cabinet minister under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The party warned that the claims, which surfaced recently and continue to generate public debate, could undermine confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system if... Read more

Nigeria’s Company Income Tax Hits N9.21trn in 2025, Despite Sharp Q4 Decline

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria’s Company Income Tax (CIT) rose significantly to N9.21 trillion in 2025, marking a 41 per cent increase from the N6.53 trillion recorded in 2024, even as collections declined sharply in the final quarter of the year.According to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), CIT dropped by 49.81 per cent quarter-on-quarter to N1.49 trillion in... Read more

2027: Unfinished Agenda Driving My Re-election Bid — OttiAbia State Governor

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Alex Otti, has said his decision to seek a second term in 2027 is driven by the need to complete key projects and reforms initiated by his administration.Otti stated that he would not have considered re-election if his government had fully delivered on its mandate, noting that significant work remains in his effort to transform the state.The governor spoke at... Read more

ADC Crisis Deepens as Mark Camp Accuses Rivals of Being ‘Compromised’

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The internal crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Tuesday as factions within the party traded fresh accusations over leadership and legitimacy, further complicating the fallout from recent actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).At the centre of the dispute is a growing power struggle between rival groups, each laying claim to the party’s leadership. Tensions escalated... Read more

Video- Rainstorm Ravages Abuja Transport Hub, Disrupts Traffic on Abuja–Keffi Highway

April 7, 2026 (updated April 8, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

A heavy rainstorm on Tuesday afternoon caused widespread disruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, severely damaging the Kugbo bus terminal and bringing traffic to a standstill along the busy Abuja–Keffi highway. The storm, which began around 3:30 p.m., tore through sections of the newly built terminal, ripping off large portions of its roof and scattering debris across the... Read more

Nigeria Emerges Africa’s Second-Largest Domestic Air Market

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Nigeria is now the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, recording over 10.5 million domestic travellers and a 10 per cent growth.Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport recorded one of the strongest air traffic performances on the continent in 2025, with an 11.8... Read more

Alleged Fake Cancer Claims: NCS Seeks Probe into Blessing CEO’s Fundraising Appeal

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged false cancer claims and suspected donation fraud involving social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO.In a statement issued by its National Director of Publicity, Bashir Mohammed Ranccas, the Society said the controversy has triggered widespread concern and underscored the need for accountability, particularly in... Read more

ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Persecution of El-Rufai, Demands End to Harassment

April 7, 2026 (updated April 7, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged sustained persecution and harassment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, along with other opposition figures.In a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna, the party, through its state chairman, Professor Sani Bello (Mainan Zaazau), condemned what it described as “politically motivated actions” targeting El-Rufai and his associates,... Read more

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