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Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal Shehu Mohammed has recognized outstanding personnel for exemplary conduct, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to integrity, transparency and professionalism. At a brief ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday, selected officers and warrant officers from operational commands nationwide received letters of commendation and cash awards in recognition of their consistent adherence to ethical standards and professional …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of increasing pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to interfere in its internal affairs, following the defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the party. Opposition parties described the situation as more than just internal strife, and warned that the alleged actions raise concerns …

The Nigerian Defense Headquarters has directed troops across the country to increase vigilance ahead of Easter celebrations, assuring citizens of beefed-up security presence across the country. The military high command also reiterated that ongoing collaboration with the United States strengthens Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, with results expected to be visible in the near future. Speaking at a month-end press conference in …

Yisa Usman, former deputy director of the Joint Committee on Admissions and Matriculation. Informant The bittersweet situation of a Nigerian whistleblower: Recognition abroad while struggling at home. Darkness has a peculiar habit. He rarely travels alone. Gathers allies. Silence. Fear. Complicity. Soon, a crowd forms around the shadows, and before long the darkness begins to seem normal. Nigeria, it must …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the ongoing road infrastructure projects, particularly the rehabilitation of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, describing it as a significant boost to safe transportation and sustainable development. The group, however, urged the governor to urgently extend similar interventions to other deteriorating roads within Abeokuta and its environs to …

The European Union (EU) may revive measures taken after Russia reduced gas supplies in 2022 amid a growing energy crisis caused by the Iran war. Gas prices on the continent have risen by more than 70% since the conflict began on February 28. Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in response to the US-Israeli offensive, and this …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Senate passes N68.3tr 2026 budget The Senate on Tuesday passed the 2026 appropriations bill of N68.3 trillion.Read more 2. Another minister resigned to compete for a senator’s seat Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs Yusuf Sununu has submitted his resignation as minister as directed by President Bola Tinubu.Read in …

The Chairman of the Committee on Tourism of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bow. Muhammad Muktar, assured that all plans are underway to strengthen the laws regulating the tourism sector, so as to achieve sustainable growth and help it thrive. He gave the assurance at the 2026 National Hospitality and Tourism Stakeholder Forum, with the theme: “Shaping the Future of …

By Ayo Kehinde US President Donald Trump has urged countries affected by fuel shortages linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz to take full responsibility for their own energy security, declaring that the US will no longer act as a guarantor of global fuel stability. In a strongly worded message posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump addressed nations …

The court has overturned the ban on people living in the outer region of the Chagos Archipelago. In February, nine people, including four Chagossians, landed on Ile Du Coin, an uninhabited outer island 135 meters south of Diego Garcia. They were ordered to leave, and four members of the group took legal action against the commissioner of the British Indian …