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Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered a large-scale deployment of security personnel to Plateau State following deadly attacks in Jos. The directive comes after violence in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area, where several residents were killed. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Anthony Placid, the IGP strongly condemned the killings, describing them as tragic and unacceptable. Disu also extended condolences to the Plateau State Government and families affected by the attacks. As part of the response, the IGP had earlier deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of…

Economic activities were severely disrupted across parts of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday, as tension escalated days after the deadly Angwan Rukuba attack. Several volatile communities, including Farin Gada, Nasarawa Gwom, Filin Ball and Zololo Junction, witnessed unrest, with angry youths reportedly taking to the streets, attacking passers-by and vandalising vehicles. Residents described a climate of fear and uncertainty, with many choosing to remain indoors. A resident of Farin Gada alleged that some persons were killed or injured during the disturbances, while attempts were made to burn a worship centre in the Changyap area. Shops…

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his Thursday trip to Iperu in Ogun state, where he is expected to inaugurate operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. In a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu will instead travel to Jos, capital of Plateau state, to commiserate with residents over recent terrorists attacks that claimed the lives of civilians. Onanuga said the president’s visit is aimed at sympathising with the state government and families affected by the attacks. According to the presidential spokesperson, Tinubu will travel to Lagos from Jos to observe…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will no longer accept correspondence from either faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark or Rafiu Bala, following its review of the March 12 Court of Appeal judgment. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mohammed Kudu, INEC commissioner for information and voter education, said the commission will also refrain from engaging with both groups or monitoring their meetings, congresses, and conventions pending the determination of the case before the Federal High Court. Kudu said INEC received a letter from the law firm of Suleiman Usman SAN & Co.,…

The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, took a new turn on Wednesday as a prosecution witness told the court that the 2022 naira redesign exercise breached provisions of the law. Testifying before Justice Maryanne Anineh at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, the seventh prosecution witness, Chinedu Eneanya, said the process failed to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007. Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a four-count charge linked to the alleged unlawful printing of redesigned naira notes. Under cross-examination by…

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration. The announcement was made by Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a Wednesday statement by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the interior minister congratulated Christians in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasion of Easter, describing it as a period of reflection and renewal. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love, as exemplified by Jesus Christ. He also called on citizens to remain committed…

At least 30 students of Our Lady Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have been hospitalised following a suspected gas leak that occurred at the school on Wednesday. It was gathered that several students and teachers struggled to breathe when fumes suspected to have emanated from nearby carbide cylinders spread across the premises, sparking panic within the school community. Ola Oresanya, the state commissioner for environment, confirmed the incident to reporters on Wednesday. Oresanya noted that the affected students were immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Ijebu-Ode for medical attention. He said most of the students are now…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has defended his engagement with members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite corruption allegations surrounding some figures in the party. Speaking during an interview on Magic FM in Aba, Abia State, Obi said working closely with individuals facing allegations provides an opportunity to positively influence and reform them. Drawing a biblical analogy, Obi referenced Jesus Christ, noting that his association with tax collectors and sinners was part of a broader mission to inspire change. According to Obi, “When Jesus came, his friends were tax collectors and prostitutes because it…

Nigerian singers, Simi and her husband, Adekunle Gold, have welcomed their second child. The couple shared the news on Instagram, where Simi posted heartwarming photos from their maternity shoot. In the images, the pair are seen wearing matching denim outfits. She revealed that the baby was born on March 10, 2026. With the announcement, the singer subtly dismissed earlier viral rumours that she had given birth to twins, simply describing herself as a “mommy of two.” However, she did not disclose the baby’s gender or name. “+1. 3.10.26. God bless my little family #mommyof2,” she wrote. Police probe Simi over…

No fewer than three ministers in the administration of Bola Tinubu have resigned ahead of the March 31 deadline for political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 general elections. The directive, issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation by George Akume, requires all affected officials to step down before participating in party primaries. The order aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to a circular signed by Akume and issued by Permanent Secretary Ibrahim Kana, the directive applies to…