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'I’ve Not Eaten… Avenge Your Death’ – Plateau Mother Gives Dead Son Cutlass

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A grieving mother, Mrs Favour Ayuba, whose son, Promise Ayuba, was killed by suspected terrorists in Jos, Plateau State, has sparked emotional reactions after a video of her farewell message to her late son surfaced online. In the viral video circulating on social media on Friday, the bereaved woman was seen speaking through tears beside her son’s coffin, recounting the pain of losing him in the recent attack. The mother said she had not eaten since the Palm Sunday attack that claimed the life of her son and several other residents. The violence occurred on March 29 in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly attacked residents. The attack, which happened on Palm Sunday, left at least 24 people dead while several others sustained injuries. The incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks that have continued to trouble communities in Plateau State. In the video, Mrs Ayuba, speaking in Hausa, expressed deep anguish over the d...
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NIGERIA EVACUATES 1,230 CITIZENS FROM NIGER AMID SECURITY CONCERNS

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The Federal Government has evacuated 1,230 Nigerians stranded in the Republic of Niger due to ongoing political instability, reaffirming its commitment to citizens’ safety abroad. According to a statement by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the evacuation was conducted in two phases, with 708 returnees arriving on March 23, 2026, and 522 others on March 29, 2026. The operation was carried out in collaboration with key partners, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Upon arrival in Kano, the evacuees were received by multiple agencies, profiled, and provided temporary shelter, food, and medical care before being reunited with their families. The government described the exercise as part of its broader responsibility to protect Nigerians globally and commended both the Republic of Niger and international partners, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their support. It also urged Nigerians abroad to obey loca...
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INEC DISMISSES CALLS FOR CHAIRMAN’S REMOVAL; SAYS IT WILL BE A DIRECT ASSAULT ON ITS INDEPENDENCE

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INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan says Any call for his removal outside the established constitutional process is not only a distraction but a direct assault on the independence of the nation’s electoral umpire. A statement by the Chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, Adedayo Oketola notes that While a political party or a group is allowed to protect their interest, the Commission decided to comply with the Judgment of the Court of Appeal to avert a situation that occurred in Zamfara and Plateau States where elected officials were removed by the Election Tribunal on account of disobedience to Court Judgment.  The statement further adds that Proceeding to monitor the congress and convention of the David Mark-led ADC would amount to a disobedience to the court order since the relief claimed in the Originating Summons and other court processes filed include an order restraining INEC from monitoring any meeting, congress and convention of the party.
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DHQ PLACES TROOPS ON NATIONWIDE ALERT AHEAD OF EASTER

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has placed troops on high alert across Nigeria ahead of the Easter celebrations, assuring citizens of enhanced security nationwide. Speaking during a briefing in Abuja, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said the military had activated precautionary measures to prevent any security breaches during the festive period. He noted that similar strategies were successfully implemented during past celebrations such as Christmas and Eid-el-Fitr. Onoja stressed that security forces would remain vigilant, as threats often intensify during holidays. He reassured Nigerians that the military would not relax its operations, emphasizing that adequate measures were in place to ensure a peaceful Easter. He also highlighted ongoing collaboration with the United States, stating that support in intelligence sharing and training is strengthening Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. While noting that results may not be immediate, he expr...
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PDP LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: THE SUPREME COURT WILL HAVE THE LAST SAY

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With the series of disturbing activities occurring in succession within the last 48 hours, genuine members of the Peoples Democratic Party across the country have expressed their concerns and are asking what the future holds for the party and our country’s democracy, by extension. To them, and other fair-minded, democracy-loving Nigerians, we reassure that we have taken this battle to the Supreme Court for the determination of all the issues relating to the leadership of our party, particularly as it relates to what constitutes an internal affair. With this appeal and the relevant concomitant applications filed and served on all the parties involved, we are hopeful that sooner, rather than later, the apex court will, in the interest of democracy, expeditiously hear and adjudicate on this matter. For the avoidance of doubt, we state that the pre-Easter jamboree of APC sympathisers and members of “Wike’s Autocratic Party”, which they mischievously tagged a PDP convention, was...
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PDP LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: THE SUPREME COURT WILL HAVE THE LAST SAY

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With the series of disturbing activities occurring in succession within the last 48 hours, genuine members of the Peoples Democratic Party across the country have expressed their concerns and are asking what the future holds for the party and our country’s democracy, by extension. To them, and other fair-minded, democracy-loving Nigerians, we reassure that we have taken this battle to the Supreme Court for the determination of all the issues relating to the leadership of our party, particularly as it relates to what constitutes an internal affair. With this appeal and the relevant concomitant applications filed and served on all the parties involved, we are hopeful that sooner, rather than later, the apex court will, in the interest of democracy, expeditiously hear and adjudicate on this matter. For the avoidance of doubt, we state that the pre-Easter jamboree of APC sympathisers and members of “Wike’s Autocratic Party”, which they mischievously tagged a PDP convention, was...
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JUST IN: FG Opens YEIDEP Batch B 2026 Applications, Offers Up to ₦500,000 Grants to Youths

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Applications are now open for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) Batch B 2026, a Federal Government initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians through funding, training, and business support. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME • Designed to combat youth unemployment through entrepreneurship • Supports small business growth across Nigeria • Provides grants, training, and mentorship • Helps beneficiaries start or expand sustainable businesses GRANT VALUE • ₦50,000 – ₦500,000 startup grant • Non-repayable funding (grant, not a loan) PROGRAMME BENEFITS • Startup grant funding (up to ₦500,000) • Entrepreneurship and vocational training • Mentorship and business support • Access to markets and growth opportunities WHO SHOULD APPLY • Nigerian youths aged 18–35 years • Individuals with a business idea • Existing small business owners • Applicants ready to participate in training and programme activities FOCUS AREAS • Agriculture ...
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