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How Police Operatives Nabbed Suspects In $550,000 Identity Theft Case

01.04.2026

The Force Headquarters (FHQ) announced on Tuesday that operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja recorded a breakthrough in the investigation of a transnational fraud, identity theft, and money laundering case involving a United States-based victim. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Placid, who made this disclosure in a statement,...

Senate Directs INEC To Restore 3 Benue Constituencies Ahead Of 2027 Elections

01.04.2026

The Senate, on Tuesday, directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore Ukum II, Konshisha II (Shangev-Tiev), and Gboko East I state constituencies in Benue State ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a Court of Appeal ruling. The Court had on December 5, 2025, ordered INEC to conduct elections in Ukum II...

NLC Pickets AEDC, Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum Over 900 Workers’ Sack

01.04.2026

Operations at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) headquarters in Abuja were disrupted on Tuesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest over the controversial disengagement of nearly 900 workers, warning the company to resolve the dispute within 48 hours or face a shutdown of operations. The protest, led by NLC President, Comrade...

Curfew Relaxed In Jos North As Plateau Records Calm After Attack

01.04.2026

The Plateau State Government has announced a partial relaxation of the 48-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the recent violent attack in the Angwan Rukuba community. In a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government said the decision...

Enugu Among First States To Invest In Multiple Micronutrients In Nigeria

01.04.2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his administration’s significant investment in improving the nutrition, health and wellbeing of women and children, describing Enugu as one of the first states in Nigeria to invest in multiple micronutrients. The commendation was made by the UNICEF Country Representative, Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed, during...

Gyokeres Sends Sweden To World Cup With Playoff Final

01.04.2026

Sweden secured their place at the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 play-off victory over Poland on Tuesday night, March 31. New Telegraph reports that the match is inspired by a decisive performance from Viktor Gyökeres, who delivered when it mattered most, producing a clinical display that ultimately sealed qualification for the global tournament....

Nigeria Play Out 2-2 Draw With Jordan In Friendly Match

01.04.2026

Nigeria and Jordan played out an exciting 2-2 draw in an international friendly on Tuesday, with both sides producing a lively contest. The encounter began at a high tempo, with Jordan making the brighter start and applying early pressure on the Nigerian defence. Their intent paid off in the 15th minute when Mousa Al-Tamari found...

FG To Collaborate With Groundnut Farmers To Boost Devt

01.04.2026

…as AGFAN pledges support for Tinubu by 2027 The Federal Government has reiterated its readiness to collaborate with the Afrigroundnut Farmers Association of Nigeria (AGFAN) and other agricultural groups to enhance productivity, create jobs, and drive sustainable economic growth across the nation. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this...

Insecurity: We’re Monitoring Ex-Combatants’ Activities Through NIN Registration

01.04.2026

…says Non-State actors’ activities under scrutiny …insists AFN not recruiting killers The activities of Non-State Actors (NSAs), including Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), multinational corporations (MNCs), terrorist networks, criminal cartels, and armed insurgent groups, are being closely monitored, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) revealed on Tuesday. This is as the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) stated categorically that...

You’ll Celebrate Easter With Light, Aba Power Assures Abia Community

31.03.2026

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity company (DisCo), has assured the people of Umuomainta in Mbawsi-Nsulu of Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State that they will celebrate Easter this weekend with light. The assurance is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Aba Power Senior Brand and Communications Manager, Edise Ekong. The statement...