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NSCDC Deploys Over 57,000 Personnel Nationwide for Easter Security

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed more than 57,000 personnel across the country ahead of the Easter celebrations to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful holiday period. The nationwide mobilisation, approved by the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, includes specialised tactical units and intelligence operatives assigned to protect lives, property, and critical national assets. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale, who […]

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Olubadan Seeks Legal Backing to Tackle Land Grabbing in Ibadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called for stronger legal measures to effectively tackle the growing menace of land grabbing in Ibadan. The monarch made the call on Wednesday while receiving the report of the anti-land-grabbing committee led by legal practitioner Niyi Akintola at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan. Oba Ladoja said the persistent problem of land grabbing could be addressed through a clearly defined legal framework, stressing the need for local authorities to play a more […]

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FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter.

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 selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love, describing them as virtues exemplified […]

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FG tasks media on responsible reporting, warns against harmful narratives.

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, themed “Contextualising Definitions and Terminologies to Address Stereotyping and Ethnic […]

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Nigerian govt increases price of gas.

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 benchmark for gas sales within Nigeria. Under the updated pricing […]

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United Nigeria suspends staff over alleged maltreatment of disabled passenger.

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 treatment of vulnerable travelers. A spokesperson for the airline emphasized […]

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FRSC begins Easter patrols, says no room for speeding, overloading.

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 several high-risk and high-traffic corridors across the country. These include […]

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Dismissed policemen lament non-reinstatement despite court order.

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, Joseph Ede, Victor Ibe, and Uduak Sampson — were recruited […]

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Styrofoam ban in Lagos, Oyo puts Ogun on edge.

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 on disposable styrofoam food packs in January 2024. The move […]

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