The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State, as part of efforts to restore calm and strengthen peace in the area. The visit was disclosed in a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, who said the assessment forms part of ongoing measures to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
