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US Orders Evacuation Of Staff From Abuja, Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory Over Security

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2026April 9, 20260

US cites rising insecurity, crime and terrorism, orders staff evacuation from Abuja and warns citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria. The United States government has ordered the evacu-ation of its staff and their family members at its embassy in Abuja over what it described as the current deterioration of security...

CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Warns Against Commercialisation Of Legal Practice, Urges Ethical Reawakening

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2026April 9, 20260

Kekere-Ekun cautions lawyers against profit-driven practice, says prioritising money over justice threatens integrity and public trust in legal system. Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday issued a stern warning to legal practitioners against turning the profession into a profit-driven enterprise. Kekere-Ekun cautioned that the growing trend...

UN Says Over 80 Migrants Missing From Boat That Capsized After Leaving Libya

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

UN migration agency says that more than 80 migrants went missing after a boat that departed a Libyan coastal town capsized in the central Mediterranean. More than 80 migrants have been declared missing after a boat that departed a Libyan coastal town capsized in the central Mediterranean, the U.N. migration...

Access Bank Commends Ogun’s Investor-Friendly Policies, Backs Gateway Airport Project

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Access Bank praises Ogun policies, backs airport project, highlights role of partnerships in driving investment and long-term economic growth. The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has commended the Ogun State Government for creating a business-friendly environment that continues to attract investors. Ogbonna gave the commendation during...

Tinubu To Commission Six Sanwo-Olu Legacy Projects During First Official Visit To Lagos

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Tinubu commissions six Sanwo-Olu legacy projects in Lagos, including bridges, schools and food hub, during two-day official visit. Key legacy projects of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration will be inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu in his first official visit to Lagos State. The iconic projects to be commissioned by Tinubu...

17 Killed In Easter Attack On Benue Community

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

At least 17 killed in Easter attack on Benue community, with homes destroyed, residents missing, and authorities condemning the violence. At least 17 people have been killed following an attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State during Easter celebrations. The incident occurred on Sunday...

Mutfwang Launches Toll-Free Security Hotlines, Vows Stronger Response To Plateau Attacks

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

Governor Mutfwang unveils emergency hotlines to boost reporting and response, pledging intensified security measures following recent attacks in Plateau State. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled plans to introduce emergency toll‑free hotlines that would allow residents report suspicious activities and support rapid response to security threats across the state....

Osogbo Traditional Rulers Declare War On Gender-Based Violence, Back Community Action

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

Ataoja of Osogbo and traditional leaders pledge action against GBV, supporting advocacy, survivor protection and community accountability in Osun State. A Frontline Traditional Ruler in Osun State, Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Larooye at the weekend vowed that traditional institutions in Osogbo are battle ready to wage war...

Tinubu Mourns Attahiru Jega’s Wife, Describes Her As Exceptional Woman

NewsDeskNgApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

President Tinubu mourns Hadiza Jega, describing her as supportive and graceful, while offering condolences to Attahiru Jega and family. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with his Adviser on Livestock Development, Attahiru Jega, over the passing of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah...

Easter Message: Nigeria Must Rise Again, Says CAN

NewsDeskNgApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

CAN expresses optimism Nigeria will overcome challenges, urging leadership responsibility, unity, and renewed hope among citizens. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed optimism that Nigeria will rise again and overcome its challenges if the right actions are taken. The organisation urged leaders to recognise that the current situation...