A factional National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Nafiu Bala, has described national convention held on April 14 by the David Mark-led faction of ADC as not only a nullity but an affront on the court.

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The Donald Trump administration has terminated an $11 million federal contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.

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https://dailytrust.com/trump-administration-cut-off-funding-of-catholic-charities/

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, admitted Mr Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, to a N20 million bail with two sureties in like sum in the alleged impersonation case.

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BREAKING: Iran Reopens Hormuz Strait After Israel-Lebanon Truce

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Twenty-four hours after unveiling Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State took Wadada to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Parents in Shezheko community, Tungan-Maje ward of Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT, have expressed frustration over the absence of junior and senior secondary schools, forcing students to trek about seven kilometres daily to attend classes in neighbouring Izom town in Niger State.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/fct-community-students-trek-7km-to-school-in-niger/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed criticism of his administration’s performance, saying those who fail to see ongoing progress may need “eyeglasses” to appreciate the government’s achievements.

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The former minister is standing trial over allegations of corruption, having been charged in 2023 with five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. UK prosecutors say the charges are linked to the awarding of oil and gas contracts during her tenure as petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015.

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The steady rise in fuel prices across Nigeria is taking a profound toll on household finances, with one of the hardest-hit sectors being children’s education.

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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to present a Presidential candidate to challenge the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu during the 2027 general elections.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/well-present-presidential-candidate-wike-backed-pdp-declares/

JAMB: How To Check, Print 2026 UTME Result Slip

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Friday announced that it had released the results of 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

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JAMB releases UTME results of 632,788 candidates

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has arrested two candidates and a parent over the alleged forgery of 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results using Artificial Intelligence and other electronic tools.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/jamb-arrests-candidates-parent-over-forgery-of-results-with-ai/

The negotiations between Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the Tanimu Turaki-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Congress (PDP) and the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed.

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https://dailytrust.com/bala-muhammad-shops-for-another-party-as-discussion-with-apc-collapses/

The Federal Government has commenced the installation of a 1 megawatt (MW) solar hybrid power system at Bayero University Kano as part of efforts to improve reliable and sustainable electricity supply in tertiary institutions.

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https://dailytrust.com/fg-begins-1mw-solar-project-at-buk/

A former Gombe State Governor, Senator Mohammad Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central), has disowned a membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that he remains a proud and committed founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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https://dailytrust.com/im-a-proud-member-of-apc-goje-denies-adc-membership-card/

Kwara: Gunmen raid palace, abduct Monarch, Wife

Suspected bandits have abducted a traditional ruler, his wife and another resident in a brazen midnight attack on Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The monarch is said to be among those recently elevated by the state government.

https://dailytrust.com/kwara-gunmen-raid-palace-abduct-monarch-wife/

Political and business heavyweights converged on Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Saturday, for the wedding of Muhammad, son of the Yobe State Deputy Governor, and Aisha, daughter of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.

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https://dailytrust.com/shettima-dangote-govs-in-maiduguri-as-bunis-deputys-son-weds-zulums-daughter/

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to suppress media freedom and restrict free expression in the country.

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https://dailytrust.com/attempt-to-stifle-free-speech-atiku-rejects-nbc-advisory/

Nigeria to deploy 200 special forces to Türkiye

The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that Nigeria and Türkiye have reached an agreement for the immediate deployment of 200 Nigerian Special Forces for training in Türkiye.

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/04/19/nigeria-to-deploy-200-special-forces-to-turkiye/