Day: April 3, 2026

Military take over INEC HQ Abuja over planned ADC protest

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Military take over INEC HQ

Armed security operatives yesterday flooded the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, following rising tensions linked to a planned protest by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development comes at a time when the party is battling a serious internal crisis. The dispute has divided its leadership into rival camps, creating uncertainty and agitation among members. Eyewitnesses around the Commission’s office reported a strong presence of Nigerian Army personnel. Armoured vehicles were seen positioned at strategic points. Likewise, officers of the Nigeria Police Force…

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Appeal Court upholds ban on NBC’s power to fine broadcast stations

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A'Court on NBC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) against the judgement barring it from imposing fines on broadcast stations. Oyejoju Oyewumi, who led the three-member panel, yesterday ruled that the NBC’s appeal lacked merit. Other justices on the panel are Abba Bello Mohammed and Donatus Uwaezuoke Okorowo. In a unanimous verdict, Oyewumi held that the NBC cannot challenge the judgement at the court of appeal, having failed to contest the suit at the federal high court. Recall that on March 1,…

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BoN to honour prominent industry veterans at 2nd edition of its Awards

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BoN to honour industry veterans

…Dokpesi, Ityohegh, others get posthumous awards The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN) has announced plans to honour prominent industry veterans at the 2nd edition of The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), scheduled for April 8, 2026, in Abuja. According to information from BoN regarding the upcoming 2025 event, notable media personalities, including former NTA Director-General Vincent Maduka, veteran broadcaster Yemi Farounbi, Channels TV founder John Momoh, and renowned broadcaster Bimbo Oloyede, are among those recognized for their immense contributions to the growth of broadcasting in Nigeria. BON, in an issued statement…

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FG signs deal with ASUU

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FG signs deal with ASUU

…Says universities’ strikes ‘permanently over’ The Federal Government has declared the era of strikes in Nigerian tertiary institutions as permanently over, assuring parents, students, and the general public that Universities and Polytechnics will remain open for all academic sessions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who gave the assurance at the presentation of awards to winners of the students venture capital grant initiative in Lagos, said the Government had resolved longstanding disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) under the FG/ASUU 2025 agreement and was close to finalising…

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FG announces 2026 Easter holidays

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Tinubu orders appointees

…Calls for love and national unity The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season. “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance…

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2027: APC governors, lawmakers seek automatic tickets

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APC govs, lawmakers on automatic tickets

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently grappling with demands from federal lawmakers and state governors for automatic tickets ahead of the 2027 polls. Reports indicate that senators and members of the House of Representatives are demanding guaranteed slots from the party to return to their seats while outgoing state governors seeking to vie for senate seats are also making demands for the senatorial tickets of the party . Party sources say no official decision has been made but several meetings are being held to address the issue. Insiders reveal…

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Plateau Killings: Tinubu orders deployment of over 5,000 CCTV cameras

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Tinubu on CCTVs

President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu, who gave the promise in his address during his visit to Jos yesterday, commiserated with the government and people of the state on the March 29 gun attacks that claimed the lives of innocent citizens in the Angwan Rukuba district of Jos-North local government area. “I promise you that this experience will not…

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Opposition kick, as INEC suspends ADC leadership recognition

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Opposition kick INEC

…Demands Chairman’s resignation A political storm has erupted across Nigeria’s opposition landscape following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership, triggering widespread protests, calls for resignation, and warnings of a looming democratic crisis. INEC, through its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, announced that it had removed the names of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC from its official portal. The commission said the move was…

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