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The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays for the Easter celebration. Friday, April 3, will be observed as Good Friday, while Monday, April 6, has been set aside as Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Christians in Nigeria and across the diaspora, urging them to reflect on the values associated with the season. He encouraged Nigerians to embrace […]

The Federal Government has called for greater caution in the use of language in security operations, media reports, and public conversations, warning that vague or misleading terms can worsen division and weaken national unity. Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the way issues are described can strongly influence public perception and shape how communities are treated. The conference, […]

The Federal Government has increased the price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies to $2.18 per metric million British thermal units (MMBTU), with the new rate taking effect from April 1, 2026. The adjustment represents a $0.05 increase from the previous price of $2.13/MMBTU. The revised rate also sets the Domestic Base Price (DBP) and wholesale gas pricing for the domestic market at $2.18/MMBTU, making it the minimum […]

United Nigeria Airlines has suspended an employee following allegations of mistreatment of a passenger with reduced mobility, Ms. Doris Akonanya, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred during check-in for Flight UN0526 from Abuja to Yenagoa. The airline confirmed that the staff member will remain suspended pending the outcome of a full investigation. Reports indicate claims of unprofessional conduct in handling the passenger’s condition, raising concerns about the […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched its 2026 Easter Special Patrol Operations, aimed at ensuring safe and smooth travel for road users across the country during the Easter holiday. The nationwide operation will run from April 1 to April 8, 2026, in response to the expected surge in vehicular and human movement as Christians mark the Easter celebration. According to the Corps, special attention will be placed on […]

Five police officers from Akwa Ibom State, who were dismissed from service in 2007, have appealed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Senator Aniekan Bassey, and other members of the National Assembly from the state to intervene in their prolonged battle for reinstatement. The former officers are also asking for the payment of salary arrears, allowances, and other entitlements dating back to 2007. The affected officers — Sunday Okon, Anthony Ebong, […]

As concerns over environmental pollution continue to grow across Nigeria, Ogun State appears to be caught in the middle of a widening crackdown on styrofoam and single-use plastics. Several states have already begun taking decisive steps to reduce the use of materials widely blamed for blocked drainage systems, flooding, land pollution, and health risks. Lagos State was among the first to take a bold stand when it announced a ban […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Adamu, over an alleged property fraud involving N288 million. The suspect was reportedly apprehended by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition filed by a complainant. According to details made available by the anti-graft agency, Adamu allegedly collected the sum of N288 million from Alhaji Tanko Yawale under the guise of facilitating the purchase […]

The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde, has celebrated the Easter season with orphans and vulnerable children across the state, distributing food items and cash support to ease the impact of the current economic hardship. Speaking during the outreach on Tuesday, the First Lady, who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ajibike Lawal, said the gesture was meant to show love, care […]