04.05.2026

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Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

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The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the police recruitment deadline by two weeks following low application numbers from Lagos and several other states. Authorities say the extension aims to ensure equitable national representation in the recruitment of 50,000 constables ordered to strengthen internal security across the country....

Oyedele Says PAYE Cuts Are Raising Workers’ Take-Home Pay Under New Tax Laws

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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says PAYE cuts are already increasing workers’ take-home pay under Nigeria’s new tax laws. While acknowledging mixed feedback from employees, he insists early salary data confirms reduced deductions and higher net income for most workers, adding that further engagement with employers is underway to address implementation gaps...

Workers Say Tax Reform Salary Gains Are Marginal Despite PAYE Cuts

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Many Nigerian workers say recent tax reforms have delivered only marginal increases in take-home pay, raising concerns about the real impact of PAYE reductions amid persistent inflation. While government officials insist the reforms ease workers’ burden, employees across sectors report that rising living costs continue to erode the modest gains reflected in their January 2026 salaries....

AFCON Final Controversy: Pape Gueye Admits Senegal Error After Walk-Off as Morocco Miss Late Penalty

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Excerpt (59 words) Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has acknowledged Senegal made a mistake by walking off the pitch during the AFCON final against Morocco following a late penalty award. The controversial final in Rabat was halted for more than 20 minutes before play resumed, with Morocco missing the penalty and Senegal later sealing victory in extra time....

Malami Accuses DSS of Blocking Legal Access, Violating Right to Fair Hearing

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has accused the Department of State Services of denying him access to his lawyers, actions he says undermine his constitutional right to fair hearing. The allegation follows his rearrest after meeting bail conditions in an EFCC case, raising fresh concerns about due process and the enforcement of court orders....

Rivers Crisis: APC Leaders Call on National Assembly to Assume State Assembly Functions

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Leaders of Nigeria’s ruling party have urged the National Assembly to consider assuming the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing an escalating political crisis in the state. The call follows stalled impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a refusal by the state’s chief judge to constitute an investigative panel amid subsisting court orders....

Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ After Abba Yusuf’s NNPP Exit

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the NNPP, has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day” following Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s resignation from the party. The declaration, made during an address to supporters in Kano, underscores growing internal divisions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and highlights deepening political tensions after Yusuf’s planned defection....

Abba Yusuf Fires Political Adviser as Kano Power Blocs Realign After NNPP Exit

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed his political adviser barely 24 hours after resigning from the NNPP, signalling a major political realignment in the state. The move comes amid mass defections of lawmakers and council chairmen, deepening tensions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and reshaping Kano’s political landscape ahead of 2027....

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP Amid Prolonged Party Crisis

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. The decision, formally communicated to party officials, marks a significant political shift in Kano and could trigger wider realignments ahead of future elections, as key lawmakers and local government leaders are also reported to be exiting the party structure....

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections....

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