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Month: April 2026

Easter: Embark only on important journeys, FRSC tells motorists

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has advised motorists to embark only on important journeys and reduce speeding in order to minimise road crashes during the Easter celebration. Mr Babatunde Gold, the Itori unit commander of FRSC, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in…

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COAS hands over Marda Barracks Housing to soldiers

By Emma Nnadozie …Praises MessageWise For Prompt Completion In a renewed effort to improve personnel welfare, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, yesterday formally commissioned and handed over the keys to the newly built housing units at Marda Barracks in Yaba, Lagos. The housing units have been allocated to 30 soldiers…

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War: Leave immediately – US Embassy tells citizens in Iraq

The United States Embassy in Baghdad has advised American citizens to leave Iraq immediately . The Embassy issued the advisory on Thursday citing indications that Iran-aligned Iraqi terrorist militias may intend to carry out attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24 to 48 hours. According to the Embassy, Iran and its allied Iraqi groups…

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Fidelity Bank shows exceptional performance as banks conclude recapitalisation

Fidelity Bank Plc is set for a new phase of phenomenal growth and expansion as the first-tier international bank builds on the remarkable success of its recapitalisation exercise. While most banks met the new minimum capital requirement ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, analysts agreed that Fidelity Bank’s recapitalisation journey was exceptional and demonstrated…

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Easter: NSCDC deploys 57,000 personnel nationwide

By Omeiza Ajayi The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has approved the deployment of over 57,000 officers and men to ensure a secure and peaceful Easter celebration across the federation. The Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, ACC Afolabi Babawale, confirmed in a statement that the massive…

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Carmaker Stellantis recalls 700,000 hybrid vehicles

Carmaker Stellantis has recalled 700,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide – including Fiat, Jeep, Citroen and Peugeot brands – over a problem that could cause a fire in the engine, Germany’s vehicle regulator KBA has said. The carmaker confirmed Wednesday it had registered 36 incidents connected with the problem worldwide, including 12 fires, and added that more…

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Iwobi dives into music, to release EP April 9

By Enitan Abdultawab Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is stepping into the music scene as he prepares to release his debut extended play (EP), More To Life, on April 9. The Fulham midfielder announced the development via Instagram, where he unveiled the project’s cover art alongside a nine-track list, offering fans a glimpse into his…

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2027: Why I retutrned to PDP – Former AGF, Aondoakaa

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has said his decision to defect back to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is anchored on his ambition to improve Benue. Aondoakaa made this statement on Wednesday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He stated that…

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Confirmed: Top stars who won’t play at 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Enitan Abdultawab Football’s best players come together for the FIFA World Cup, but qualification is still a cruel filter that doesn’t spare anyone. Several elite players will be noticeably absent as the countdown to 2026 draws closer. The qualification route from Africa to Europe has once again demonstrated that when national aspirations are at…

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El-Rufai: Leaders must not allow political strife override compassion – Northern Youths

The Northern Youth Frontier has urged leaders to show compassion in managing the country’s affairs. The youths from the Northwest were reacting to how the Tinubu government handled the death and funeral of Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai, mother of the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai was released from the custody of the ICPC, as…

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