Elsewhere, political realignments ahead of 2027 gained momentum with an endorsement in the Lagos governorship race, while a deepening leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress heads to court. While the Nigerian Army maintained that the attack was repelled, soldiers and residents described a fierce offensive that overwhelmed troops and left significant destruction in its aftermath. Bayelsa drama: Navy arrests personnel after clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visitThe Nigerian Navy has confirmed the arrest of its personnel involved in a public altercation with fellow military officers in Bayelsa State during President Bola Tinubu’s visit. The incident, captured in a viral 53-second video, showed a confrontation between uniformed personnel that escalated into a physical clash, raising fresh concerns over inter-service discipline. INEC clarified that the chairman does not operate any personal account on X and has never engaged in partisan commentary.

Source: Punch April 11, 2026 06:46 UTC