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Stop Treating Elections as War, Do-or-Die Affair, ADC Chairman, David Mark, Tells Politicians
Chuks Okocha in Abuja National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the
Banks’ Trade Lending Jumps 34.7% to N6.29 Trillion, Manufacturing Credit Falls 12.3%
• Oil sector lending weakens to N10.58trn in March Nume Ekeghe Deposit money banks significantly increased financing to trade and commerce in the first quarter of 2026, even as lending
Katsina Begins Distribution of 90,000 Bags of Grains to Vulnerable Households
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced the distribution of 90,000 bags of 100kg grains to vulnerable households facing economic hardship across the 34 Local Government Areas
Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Choose Competence over Propaganda in 2027 Polls
• Says next 150 days must be about scrutinising records, ideas, character Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians
Tinubu Appoints Adviser on Homeland Security, Famadewa, Head for 5-year Plan
• C’ttee members include NSA, defence minister, defence chief, service chiefs, DG DSS, DG NIA, has 90 days to submit its report Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has
Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu as GOC Starts Operation Hard Nut
• Police arrest mastermind of Bi Mper attack •Retired military personnel protest delay implementation of pension adjustment Linus Aleke in Abuja and Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Nigerian Army has
Military Urges Veterans to Embrace Health Insurance as Foundation Provides Free Medical Outreach to Personnel, Widows
Linus Aleke in Abuja The military has urged retired military personnel, wounded-in-action personnel, and widows of veterans who died in defence of the nation to register with Defence Health Maintenance
CNS Inducts New Security Patrol Vessel in Delta
• Vessel provided by SEEPCO Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has Inducted a new security patrol vessel, SSV-KALI 3, provided
2027: NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Political Campaign
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to maintain political neutrality and refrain from using their NYSC
Gov Inuwa Yahaya Approves N148.76m Monthly Subvention Increase for Gombe State University
• Directs immediate processing of CATA arrears, addresses ASUU demands Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor and Visitor to Gombe State University, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved an
