Latest News from Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has warned students of the long-term consequences of drug abuse, saying it can permanently derail careers and futures.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says rising insecurity in Nigeria may be linked to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that some actors are sponsoring unrest to distract the government.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) opened its 2026 national convention in Abuja, with party leaders declaring the gathering a turning point in efforts to reshape Nigeria’s political future.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday opened its national convention in Abuja, bringing together top party leaders and political heavyweights as it moves to consolidate its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

ADC presidential ticket hopeful Peter Obi has condemned the killing of Nigerian soldiers, calling it a sign of deep security failure and urging a united political coalition to change the country’s direction.

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, marking a key milestone in Nigeria’s tax reform programme.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has rescheduled the hearing of a key appeal in the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to 22nd April, as the dispute over the party’s control deepens ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ghana’s president, John Mahama, has said he hopes Nigeria prospers, stressing that the country’s success is important for regional stability and could reduce migration pressure on Ghana.

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently facing multiple charges of alleged financial misconduct.

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has initiated early political consultations with the state’s powerful Governance Advisory Council (GAC), fuelling speculation over the 2027 governorship race.

President Bola Tinubu has stepped up efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security situation, holding high-level meetings with military chiefs and a visiting French officer following fresh casualties in the North-East.

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has adopted Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.