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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The association said the action was triggered by the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, a key agreement reached after its 2025 strike. The resolution was reached during a virtual extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Saturday, raising concerns over potential disruptions to healthcare services in public hospitals across the country. Speaking after the meeting, NARD President, Shuaibu Ibrahim, described the situation as regrettable and blamed the Federal Government for forcing doctors back into industrial action. He stated that th...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the newly reconstructed Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Complex in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The facility was destroyed by a fire outbreak on January 11, which razed more than 25 shops and led to significant losses for traders. During the commissioning on Saturday, the governor also approved a ₦200 million relief fund to support shop owners affected by the incident, aimed at helping them recover their businesses. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo recalled visiting the site shortly after the fire, where he assessed the damage, sympathised with victims, and pledged to rebuild the complex. “Today marks the fulfilment of that promise. It is always important to...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming banditry and terrorism across Nigeria. He made the pledge on Saturday while speaking at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, alongside several other infrastructure projects. “We will overcome banditry and terrorism. I assure you that we will continue to invest in our people,” the President stated. Tinubu noted that the deployment of security vehicles at the event underscores the government’s resolve to safeguard lives and property. “The provision of these vehicles further strengthens our determination to ensure the safety of citizens,” he added. The President also commended Nigerian youths for their resilience and dedication, expressing optimism ab...

The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed that 11 people were killed following renewed violence between rival communities in Udege Development Area of Nasarawa Local Government Area. The clash, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, involved residents of Akyawa and Udege Kasa, reportedly over longstanding disputes. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the tragic incident prompted the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, to visit the affected communities on April 3 to assess the situation and restore calm. During the visit, the CP expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the wider community, assuring them that justice would be pursued. Police said the violence was triggered by a suspected reprisal attack linke...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has clarified that his controversial remark during a live interview on Channels Television was figurative and not intended as a threat. The clarification was conveyed in a statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who said the comment had been widely misunderstood. According to Olayinka, the minister did not intend any harm toward the television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, and merely used exaggeration to express his displeasure during the discussion. “The minister never meant he would harm Seun Okinbaloye. They have since spoken, and he understands the context of the remark,” the statement noted. He explained that Wike’s reaction stemmed from disappoint...

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has refuted reports claiming that the residence of Matthew Kukah, along with the Sokoto Cathedral and a ₦1 billion Catholic Pastoral Centre, was set ablaze by suspected ইসলামist attackers. The clarification follows a viral video circulating on social media, which alleged that the Bishop’s residence had been targeted. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Diocese firmly dismissed the claim, stressing that no such incident took place. The statement, signed by the Director of Communications, Rev. Fr. Pascal Salifu, assured the public that the Cathedral, the Bishop’s residence, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre remain safe, intact, and fully functional. Salifu explained that the video resurfaced amid heightened sensitivities linked to the 2022 killing...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked reports which claim the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had been postponed. JAMB described it as malicious and fake. In a statement issued on Saturday, the board warned candidates to disregard the false notice. “Our attention has been drawn to the malicious press release stating that the 2026 UTME has been postponed. The general public, particularly the candidates, are by this notice informed that the press release is fake and did not emanate from us. Kindly disregard it. All activities on the 2026 UTME continue as scheduled,” it read. JAMB had previously revealed that the main 2026 UTME is scheduled to hold from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 25, 2026. The clarification follows t...

A wave of anxiety has gripped the Nigerian community in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape, following a series of xenophobic attacks linked to the controversial installation of a Nigerian traditional leader. The unrest, which broke out in the early hours of Monday, saw protesters take to the streets in Albany and Buffalo areas of East London. The demonstrations were reportedly sparked by the installation of Solomon Eziko as “Igwe Ndigbo,” a ceremony held earlier in March that has since drawn criticism from local traditional groups and political activists. At least 26 Nigerians were injured and taken to hospital during the violence, while properties worth millions of rands—including shops, vehicles, and warehouses—were looted or destroyed. The attacks have forced many N...

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued an unidentified mentally challenged woman who delivered a baby girl along a roadside in Kwaita Village, Kwali Area Council of Abuja. The command said the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on April 3, 2026, when officers of the Rapid Response Squad on patrol in the Kwali area received information about the woman who had just given birth. According to a statement on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Officer in Charge of the Gender Unit, Kwali Division, immediately mobilised to the scene with her team after receiving the report. “The mother and her newborn were safely rescued and immediately conveyed to General Hospital, Kwali, where they received medical attention and were subsequently...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday to commission and inspect a range of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s drive for economic development and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the visit will cover projects across aviation, transportation, security, and agriculture. A major highlight of the visit is the inauguration of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, along with two aircraft under Gateway Air, in collaboration with ValueJet. The President is also expected to observe a cargo operations demonstration facilitated by SAHCOL. Other projects lined up for commissioning include 1,000 electric bikes under the state’s mobility scheme, 80 s...