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COAS Leads Security Chiefs to Plateau, Seeks Stronger Coordination to Restore Peace

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday led heads of security agencies to Plateau State on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Col. […]

ADC Rejects INEC Stance on Appeal Court Ruling, Alleges Political Pressure

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Sen. David Mark, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the electoral body of yielding to political […]

UNIJOS Orders Emergency Hostel Evacuation Amid Rising Tension in Jos

Students of the University of Jos have been directed to vacate their hostels following heightened security concerns in parts of Jos, the Plateau State capital. The decision, announced on Wednesday, follows renewed tension in areas surrounding the university, raising fears over students’ safety on campus. In a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Information and […]

FG Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays for Easter

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the […]

ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as INEC Withdraws Recognition from Dvid Mark-Led Executive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will no longer accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led or the Rafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on March 12, 2026. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter […]

Tension has erupted in Jos just hours after the Plateau State Government eased the 48-hour curfew imposed following the deadly Sunday night attack in Anguwan Rukuba. Reports indicate that sporadic violence broke out in parts of the city, with unconfirmed claims of fresh casualties. The situation triggered panic among residents, forcing traders who had earlier resumed business activities to abandon their shops and flee to safety. Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion as people fled for cover amid fears of renewed attacks. Security presence is said to be increasing in affected areas, although authorities have yet to officially confirm the latest developments. The curfew was initially imposed to restore calm after the earlier killings, but the fresh unrest has raised concerns about the fragile security situation in the state. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and vigilant as efforts continue to restore order. Unidentified gunmen, reportedly riding on a motorcycle, shot and killed at least 28 people in the area on Sunday. A resident, who spoke to Channels Television via a phone call on condition of anonymity, said the attack occurred around the Anguwan Rukuba junction in the evening. In the aftermath of the attack, angry youths reportedly blocked major roads within the community, raising fears of escalating tension. The latest attack came weeks after no fewer than 20 security operatives and vigilantes were reportedly killed when heavily armed bandits ambushed a joint patrol team in Wanka and surrounding communities of the Garga area in Kanam Local Government Area. The Anguwan Rukuba attack prompted the University of Jos to reschedule examinations scheduled for March 30 and 31. In a statement on Monday, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the university, Emmanuel Madugu, urged staff and students to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary movement. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, said that the state would not succumb to fear or intimidation.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful completion of its banking sector recapitalisation programme, revealing that 33 banks met the revised minimum capital requirements after raising a combined ₦4.65 trillion. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Wednesday by the CBN’s Director of Banking Supervision, Olubukola Akinwunmi, and Acting Director […]

Panic In Jos As Violence Resurfaces After Curfew Relaxation

Tension has erupted in Jos just hours after the Plateau State Government eased the 48-hour curfew imposed following the deadly Sunday night attack in Anguwan Rukuba. Reports indicate that sporadic violence broke out in parts of the city, with unconfirmed claims of fresh casualties. The situation triggered panic among residents, forcing traders who had earlier […]

El-Rufai Remains In ICPC Custody As Court Defers Bail Decision

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has fixed April 14, 2026, to deliver its ruling on the bail application filed by former Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai. Proceedings on Wednesday saw both the defence and prosecution present their final arguments on the bail request. Lead counsel to El-Rufai, Iyamu Oyewole, argued that […]

Tinubu Meets Former Ministers Alkali, Badaru Ahead of Resignation Deadline

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Sa’idu Alkali, at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the resignation deadline set for cabinet members with political ambitions. Alkali is among ministers who have stepped down to pursue elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections, in compliance with a Federal Government directive. […]

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