NEW MINISTERS, SACKED BOSSES & HIGH-STAKES COURT DATES!

Happy Thursday, Busybody Family!

The news is thick today! President Tinubu has reshuffled the deck, bringing in Bianca Ojukwu as Foreign Minister. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is about to drop "bombshell" judgments on the PDP and ADC leadership today, everyone is holding their breath!

In Ibadan, today is the day Adelabu finally drops his "Power" keys to chase the Oyo State Governor seat. Also, keep an eye on the Poly Ibadan news, the police are making big arrests to keep our streets safe.

Politics & Governance

Cabinet Shake-up: President Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. She replaces Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who resigned to focus on his 2027 Bauchi governorship race.

Lagos Succession Sealed: Following Monday's endorsement by Governor Sanwo-Olu, President Tinubu has officially endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the APC’s consensus candidate for Lagos 2027.

Judiciary Watch: The Supreme Court delivers final judgments today regarding the leadership crisis within the ADC and the disputed PDP Ibadan convention.

Electoral Reform: The House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act to establish the Court of Appeal as the final arbiter for National Assembly and governorship pre-election disputes.

Security & Metro

Police Discipline: The IGP has approved the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the extrajudicial killing of a suspect in Delta State.

Jos Relief: President Tinubu has approved ₦2 billion in relief funds for victims of the recent Jos killings and urged Plateau leaders to identify troublemakers for prosecution.

Ekiti Attack: Gunmen reportedly attacked a church in Ekiti, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers.

Humanitarian News: Twelve Chibok girls are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria in Yola today in a major success story.

Oyo State Updates

Adelabu's Official Exit: Today, April 30, is the official final day for Adebayo Adelabu as Minister of Power. He is returning to Ibadan to focus entirely on his 2027 governorship campaign.

Moniya Investigation: The Oyo State Police Command has officially detained officers following the death of motorcyclist Sanni Salisu during an unauthorized stop-and-search in Ibadan.

The Polytechnic Ibadan: Police have arrested 16 students linked to alleged cultism and a series of murder cases within the state.

Makinde on Religion: Governor Seyi Makinde has reassured residents that religion will not divide the state ahead of the 2027 polls.

Is Bianca Ojukwu the right choice for Foreign Minister? 🇳🇬🌍

Should religion play ANY role in who becomes the next Oyo Governor?