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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 2026* *THE NATION* Middle-East crisis: How Tinubu's policy of naira-for-crude guarantees supply security in Nigeria Fed Govt adopts EIBIC programme, gets private sector backing FRSC appoints new spokesperson, zonal commanding officers in major shake-up 'It is insulting to accuse me of destabilising APC in Ondo', says Tunji-Ojo Kaduna's three zones will deliver landslide victory for Tinubu in 2027 — Abbas LASG launches LEDU 2026, tasks stakeholders on shared prosperity Fubara donates N100m relief materials to communities impacted by gas pollution Easter: FRSC warns motorists, promotes officers in Osun Police rally drivers against electoral violence, seek cooperation 2026 Nigeria Diaspora economic conference to hold in Canada - Dabiri-Erewa INEC to delist David Mark, rival leadership from website pending determination of suits Nigerian, Indonesian navies strengthen marine technology ties Gas leak scare leaves students, staff hospitalised in Ogun school Osun 2026: Oyebamiji will deliver Osun from governance of nepotism— Diaspora group   Tinubu shelves Ogun trip, heads to Plateau over killings Delta police crack down on cartels after 15-year-old dies of drug overdose Tinubu renews Bugaje's tenure as NBTE Executive Secretary Fed govt introduces ₦20m laureate prize for researchers Fed govt backs ALGON's 'Light Up the Nation' initiative, seeks grassroots action on security Atiku visits Kwankwaso as ADC consolidates ahead of 2027 polls Nigeria's crude oil reserves dips to 37.01bb, says NUPRC FG declares Friday 3, Monday 6, as public holidays to mark Easter celebrations  Fake information about ports concessioning won't be tolerated, Reps committee warn NALDA reaffirms drive to transform Nigeria's agric sector  Naira-for-Crude policy shields Nigeria from global energy crisis — Presidency Zulum donates N150m to families of fallen military officers Lagos Taskforce launches anti-crime patrol unit to tackle insecurity Navy arrests three Ghanaian stowaways aboard Europe-bound vessel in Lagos ADC faction protests at INEC Headquarters, demands recognition of Bala as national chairman APC makes last-minute move as Bala Mohammed weighs exit from PDP Easter: FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel in Anambra Recapitalisation ends with 33 banks raising ₦4.65tr new capital APC chairman, other leaders meet Gov Mohammed behind closed doors Think tank urges Tinubu to use oil windfall to build more resilient economy *PUNCH* Atiku meets Mark, Kwankwaso as 2027 race deepens Plateau killings: Tinubu visits Jos, IG deploys mobile police Ohanaeze disowns installation of Igbo king in S'Africa Easter: FG declares Friday, Monday holidays BUA reinstates 400 drivers after Edo monarch's mediation Kalu backs Animoma as path to new S'East state 2027: APC resumes e-registration, PDP faction claims 4.2m members Alleged coup: Families of detained officers protest at N'Assembly 1,540 pioneer students matriculate at Osun federal varsity Falana cautions against early campaigns, cites rising insecurity Zulum donates N150m to families of fallen military officers Kogi begins airport land compensation Lagos nabs four suspects for crimes under Falomo Bridge El-Rufai stays in custody ahead of April 14 bail decision LASG launches data verification for retirees NCDMB unveils digital portal to boost compliance, local content Reps probe 19-year seaport, airport concession deals Govt resolves land feud between two Bayelsa communities 2,000 beneficiaries protest non-payment after NDDC skill training C'River ADC rejects interim caretaker committee Aiyedatiwa leads Ondo youths in Tinubu re-election march 2027: Wike fires back at Bauchi gov amid PDP crisis Tinubu's policies benefit Nigerians, says Oyo gov aspirant INEC derecognises Mark, Aregbesola, parties revolt NANS flags seven-year NYSC delay for Niger graduates Tree loss puts Oyo at storm risk, experts warn Transport unions rally behind Lagos sanitation drive 2027: Diaspora group endorses Otu, Tinubu for second term Boost fighters' capacities to prevent fire outbreaks - NEMA C'River, CSOs sensitise traders, women to waste management Monarchs endorse Tantita, seek pipeline surveillance contract's renewal Elegushi shelves birthday celebration to honour late brother *LEADERSHIP* Plateau Killings: Mutfwang Briefs Tinubu, Labels Attack 'Terrorism' NUPRC Declares 37.01bn Barrels, 215 TCF Oil, Gas Reserves As Of Jan 1 Alleged Coup: Wives, Children Of Detained Officers Protest At National Assembly Beta Glass' Revenue Surge To N149.1bn In 2025 I Don't Believe in Love Anymore — Tems Igbo Group Lobbies Ndigbo To Support Tinubu's Re-election Firm Urges Early Investment In Emerging Property Markets 33 Banks Raise Fresh N4.65trn As Recapitalisation Programme Ends -CBN Ghana's Inflation Eases to 3.2% UNIDO Launches Hydropower Centre to Boost Nigeria's Renewable Energy Drive Igbo Group Lobbies Ndigbo To Support Tinubu's Re-election Firm Urges Early Investment In Emerging Property Markets 33 Banks Raise Fresh N4.65trn As Recapitalisation Programme Ends -CBN Ghana's Inflation Eases to 3.2% UNIDO Launches Hydropower Centre to Boost Nigeria's Renewable Energy Drive DataPro Advises Banks on Compliance with CBN Stress Test Directive Nigeria Referees Association Names Mejuobi Acting President Benin: Okuokpellagbe Brokers Truce Between BUA Cement, 400 Sacked Drivers Raducanu Pulls Out of Another Tournament After Illness Kogi Awards Contract For 9km Dualisation Of Airport Road *THE SUN* Kogi awards contract for 9km dualisation of Airport Road Alleged N1.3bn fraud: EFCC's objection stalls arraignment of ex-Gov Sule Lamido, 2 sons NCDMB unveils online compliance certificate portal to accelerate access to Nigerian Content Fund Kogi awards contract for 9 km dualisation of airport road Chaos, apprehension in Jos over Angwan Rukuba massacre Kaduna Attack: Identities of victims emerge after deadly Kagarko raid Edo community condemns violent disruption of peaceful protest against insecurity Court jails 'Easy-Money' for naira abuse in Enugu Killings suggest secret foreign intelligence operation in Nigeria - Sheikh Gumi 2027: Adeoye urges Nigerians to reject one-party dominance Nigeria's housing sector faces critical turning point - Osakwe Switzerland backs HerCademy to end Nigeria's lowest female parliament rate in Africa Delta: Police arrest fleeing wanted murder suspects Edo: Woman dies after collapsing in Benin court Plateau govt eases curfew in Jos North LG EFCC arraigns oil boss, jails man for naira abuse SA protest: Crowning king in another man's land fundamentally flawed - Ondo monarch PDP's Ajadi felicitates Oyo commissioner Toyin Balogun, commends her social inclusive drive  IWD: WOWICAN gifts food to widows in Benue, says Women's voices leadership critical to community devt Lisabi festival: Prince Ewenla urges preservation of Egba history ICA Nigeria targets 100 varsities in bold leadership push for global communication shift A/ Ibom: Maritime Academy seeks collaboration, commissions projects in host communities *VANGUARD* Police must pay transport fares, says AIG Protest in Edo over hardship, hike in fuel price others Iranians vow to 'resist until the end' at Guards naval chief's funeral Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Jos Plateau killings: We're yet to identify attackers — Gov Mutfwang Kwankwasiyya raises alarm over Nigeria's rising debt, slams NASS Plateau Killings: Gov Mutfwang meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Tinubu renews Bugaje's appointment as NBTE executive secretary Police arrest fake soldier in Jos amid rising insecurity Plateau killings: IGP orders massive deployment to restore peace Middle East war: Naira-for-crude deal shields Nigeria from disruption - Presidency US man arrested over Facebook posts threatening to kill Trump 2026 poll: Ekiti election done deal, says Senate leader Zulum donates N150m to families of fallen military heroes 2027: Millions may lose vote in INEC revalidation plan — ADC Breaking: INEC strikes out David Mark, Aregbesola's names; won't monitor convention, congresses US Supreme Court hears landmark citizenship case - with Trump in audience Labour Party convention to be held April 28 in Umuahia - National Chairman Sanwo-Olu frees 43 inmates, seeks decongestion of Lagos custodial centres 'Best time to join Police is now' - PSC urges youths Strike: FG, SSANU adjourn meeting on 2009 agreement for one week Nursing committee disowns 'nurse' linked to Ogun corps member's death NMDPRA cracks down on LPG decanting, threatens sanctions against defaulters *THISDAY* DSS Intercepts Ammunition Courier, Disrupts Bandits Supply Chain Protesters Storm INEC, Insist on Balas Recognition as ADC National Chairman Acting on Court Order, INEC Deletes Mark, Aregbesolas Names from Website, to Shun Convention Concerns Rise Over Insider Risks As Organisations Focus on External Cyber Threats FG Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays for Easter Bayelsa Set to Inaugurate Independent Power, 630-Metre Bridge, Dual Carriage Road Projects Nigerias Banking System Emerges Stronger As CBN Concludes Historic Recapitalisation Nigerians Pocket over N2bn As Sterling Bank Marks One Year of Zero Transfer Fees Tinubu: Egbetokuns 35 Years of Service: A Legacy of Excellence Nigeria Records 0.74% Drop in Oil Reserves to 37.01bn Barrels, Gas Hits 215.19TCF Adebayo Urges Nigeria to Reconnect With Independence-Era Ideals at Stakeholders Summit APC Resumes Electronic Membership Registration FG, UNDP To Transform Nigerian Varsities Into AI Innovation, Digital Talent Hubs CBN: Banks Raised N4.65tn from Recapitalisation Court Adjourns to April 14 El-Rufais Bail Application Royal Intervention Ends Okpella Labour Dispute, BUA Agrees to Reinstate Drivers FG Launches $2bn Digital Economy Research Clusters to Boost Innovations Sahara Power Group Joins Mission 300 to Accelerate Electricity Access for 300m Africans by 2030 Nigerians Pocket over N1.6bn As Sterling Bank Marks One Year of Zero Transfer Fees 2027: Afenifere, Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum Back SDP Ogun, IFAD, SAPZ Train Farmers on AgricMIS Pension FundsShiftFocus toInfrastructure, Equities Investments Police Apprehend SuspectoverAlleged $550,000 Fraud, Identity Theft Akintoye: Yoruba, Igboll Reclaim their Future from Nigerias Failures State Police Gains Traction as NAssembly Weighs Accountability, Power Balance Eze Igbo in Foreign Lands Nigerias Masai Ujiri Joins Serena Williams as Co-Owners of Toronto Tempo Ghana Sack Addo, 72 Days to World Cup ITA Director, Kienka, Gets Two Sports Awards in One Month Italy Fail to Qualify for Third World Cup in a Row Iwobi Sees Red as Jordan Hold Super Eagles in Turkey McKinsey: Nigerian Banks Revenue Pool to Hit $16bn by 2030 Amid Consolidation Push Instead of Saving for Rainy Day, National Assembly Jacks Up 2026 Proposed Budget Afreximbank Anchors $2.5bn of Fresh $4bn Dangote Refinery Syndicated Loan Adeosun, Entrepreneurs Unveil Platform to Help Startups Build Resilient Businesses Stock Market Gained N29.83 Trillion in First Quarter 2026 Zenith Bank Deepens Premium Banking Push Edun: Nigeria has Expanded Intl Tax Cooperation to Recover Revenues Lost through Illicit Financial Flows 2026 Budget: NPA Targets N1.489 Trillion Revenue, Moves to Update Ageing Lagos Ports Renaissance Raises Gas Production to 2.2bcf, Targets 3bcf by 2030 ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai in Dual Court Proceedings, Hearing on Bail Application Adjourned Today Minister of Transportation Resigns To Pursue Gubernatorial Ambition As Banking Recapitalisation Ends, a New Era Begins for Nigerian Banks Atiku: Tinubu, APC Jittery Because Im Gravity Centre in Unfolding 2027 Equation Tinubu: Perpetrators of Plateau, Kaduna Killings Will Face Justice Court Fixes June 2 for Judgment in Late Dr. Tosin Ajayis Estate Dispute NUJ Honours Azu Ishiekwene with 2026 Media Leadership Excellence Award NCDMB Unveils Nigerian Content Fund Compliance Certificate Portal Court Orders Final Forfeiture of UK Property Linked to Late Jeremiah Useni to FG Nigeria, US Strengthen Partnership to Combat Narco-Terrorism NAPTIP, ICMPD Sensitise Students on Trafficking, Safe Migration in Abuja Ogun, IFAD, SAPZ Train Farmers on Agric Market Information System IWD: Sanwo-Olu, Wife Canvass Bold Action to Secure Womens Rights, Economic Power N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation: Teachers Union Berates Defaulting States Rabiu Hosts Elumelu as BUA, UBA Deepen Strategic Partnership Oando Spotlights Data-driven Approach to Womens Advancement at Maritime Awards *DAILY TRUST* Bandits kill 2, abduct 11 in Sokoto village INEC de-lists David Mark-led ADC NWC over court order DSS intercepts ammunition supply, disrupts bandits chain 2027: Police boss warns against ballot snatching 2027: PRPll fix Nigeria if elected Baba-Ahmed PHOTOS: Kwankwaso hosts Atiku Senator Sani: If Not For Zoning, I would have challenged Bago in 2027 UNIJOS orders evacuation of students from hostels amid rising tension in Jos APC chairman meets Bala Mohammed on eve of planned ADC defection Zulum Presents N150m to Families of Fallen Military heroes Daily Trust Foundation Trains 30 Journalists on Narrative Storytelling Techniques FIFA rankings: Nigeria remains unchanged, Senegal drop two spots CBN concludes recapitalisation exercise, certifies 33 banks JUST IN: 30 Students, Teacher Hospitalised in Ogun School Gas Leak Sule Lamido, sons fresh arraignment in alleged N1.3bn fraud case stalled Hakeem Baba-Ahmed elected PRP national chair Kano: Court arraigns suspected killers of 7 family members Lassa Fever kills 50 in Taraba BREAKING: El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Uba Sani Bags Women In Leadership Summit Award Joy in Baghdad as Iraq qualifies for World Cup NIGERIA DAILY: How I Lost My NYSC Brother After The Jos Attack DR Congo qualify for first World Cup in 52 years 10 from Africa, four debutants: full list of 2026 World Cup nations Sterling Bank: We Put N1.6bn in the Hands of Everyday Nigerians Plateau killings: How a Christian saved my life Muslim Survivor El-Rufai returns to court from ICPC custody Plateau: JNI confirms 4 members killed, 10 missing 2027 polls: Transport minister Alkali resigns El-Rufai returns to ICPC custody Driver of Emir Sanusis wife remanded over alleged jewellery theft Suspect slumps, dies in Edo court Lassa fever: Bauchi records 68 deaths in six months MSF Court orders final forfeiture of UK house linked to ex-FCT minister Kidney disease rising in N/East, experts raise alarm NLC shuts AEDC Abuja office over sack of 900 workers FG launches national laureate prize for academic excellence Aspects of US-Nigeria military cooperation confidential DHQ 28 Reps switch parties ahead primaries Customs reiterates commitment to community service in FCT 28 Reps defect ahead party primaries 2023 Kaduna PDP guber candidate, Kudan, defects to ADC Kwara gov denies submitting speakers name to Tinubu Kwankwaso: ADC alleges INEC under pressure to destabilise opposition Niger senator dumps PDP for APC Former minister, Maku joins SDP, eyes Senate Former FCT minister, Jumoke Akinjide, quits PDP Court orders final forfeiture of 3.4bn, properties linked to alleged NNPC fraud Tinubu moves for new loans, debt to hit N195trn 2027: Abba vs Gawuna again South Africans picket Nigerian High Commission over Igbo king 2027: How Ombugadus defections impacts Nasarawa politics Lone Kebbi PDP Rep member defects to APC NDLEA seizes N1.8bn illicit drugs, arrests 104 in Edo Taraba to unify hunters, forest guards to tackle insecurity Police foil kidnapping attempt, nab suspect in Rivers Army arrests 58 suspected illegal miners in Edo IGP orders end to banditry in Benue before 2026 deadline Commuters stranded as bridge collapses on KujeGwagwalada road *NEW TELEGRAPH* Defence Minister Urges Troops To Intensify Efforts To End Boko Haram Insurgents Responsibility 101: The Mindset You Need For Online Sports Betting And Casino Gambling APC Resumes Electronic Membership Registration Nationwide 2027: Group Warns Kwara APC Members Against Rumour Mongering Responsibility 101: The Mindset You Need For Online Sports Betting And Casino Gambling Henshaw Raises Awareness On Menopause, Hormonal Balance BREAKING: 33 Banks Scale CBN Recapitalisation Threshold NUPRC: Nigeria Oil Reserves Hit 37.01bn Barrels, Gas 215.19TCF Responsibility 101: The Mindset You Need For Online Sports Betting And Casino Gambling Sahara Group Joins Mission To Connect 300m Africans To Electricity By 2030 Responsibility 101: The Mindset You Need For Online Sports Betting And Casino Gambling Atiku Visits Kwankwaso, Discusses ADC Progress Responsibility 101: The Mindset You Need For Online Sports Betting And Casino Gambling Aba Residents Seek Abia Govt Attention As Rainy Season Intensifies Shettima Set To Launch First University Pods In Africa At UNILAG Kogi Awards Contract For 9km Dualisation Of Airport Road ADC Alleges Planned Protest Against Mark Leadership House Agent Arrested Over Alleged N288m Property Fraud Power Minister, Adelabu Distances Self From Resignation Report NDDC Begins Performance Management System Training For Staff Group Commends Tinubu, Umahi Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project APC Convention Momentum Points To Tinubus Re-Election Otu Egbetokun Maintained Civility, Non-Partisanship In Electoral Security Oshiomhole Police Urge Sokoto Community To Speak Out With Concerns Defence Minister Reaffirms FGs Resolve To Defeat Terrorism NPA Reviews ETO, Deepens PCS For Port Digitisation Kalu Reiterates Support For Additional SEast State, Proposes Animoma Solution Plateau Killings: Gani Adams Reiterate Call For State Police SIFAX Group Receives Triple Outstanding Maritime Awards Defection: Why I Left APC For Labour Party Agbese Bianca Ojukwu Pays Tribute To Tuggar At Farewell Ceremony Tunji-Ojo Decries Foreigners Overstaying Visas In Nigeria First Lady Meets New IGP Wife El-Rufai Arrives Kaduna Court For Bail Hearing Gov Yusuf Attends Plenary As 8 Kano NNPP Lawmakers Join APC Insecurity: Benue Assembly Passes State Security Trust Fund Bill Into Law 2027: South West Youths Rally Behind Tinubu IWD: Odunmbaku Calls For Equal Opportunities For Women CRiver: Court Awards N1m To Cameroon Senator Against Nigeria Police Police Arrest Suspect In $550,000 Fraud Leaders Applaud Transformational Tenure As Egbetokun Exits With Honour Afenifere, ACF, NEF Back SDP For 2027 Elections AIbom Gov Congratulates AIG Akpanudom On His Appointment Udofia Mobilises Media Frontline To Back New AIG Akpanudom At FCID Lagos Adeleye Falade Assumes Office As NLNGs MD/CEO *BLUE PRINT* Are Nigerian youths truly shaping democracy or just participating A night of gunfire: When fear took over Jos AUSC: African Union Sports Directors meet in Abuja Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Jos N1.3bn fraud: Again, ex-governor Lamidos arraignment stalls 2027: ADC knocks INEC over voter revalidation plan 2027 governorship 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conduct Kebbi lawmaker dumps PDP for APC, cites party crisis New Sokoto CP assumes duty, vows to rid state of criminals 38th Enugu international trade fair begins March 12, 2027 -ECCIMA Malnutrition: UNICEF hands over CNF foods to Enugu, seeks increased intervention APCs special national convention: A masterclass of political theatre APP hails Amupitan over primaries timetable amendment, says its confidence-building step APP appoints Ikenga as House of Reps caucus leader Iran to play 2026 World Cup matches in US despite ongoing war, says FIFA 2026 World Cup: Full list of 48 qualified countries Nigerians in Australia disown their president over unauthorised statement on Fayomi Rep member backs moves to strengthen tourism sector laws 2026 budgettargets debt refinancing, key infrastructure funding Official Plateau killings: FG warns against information that could heighten tension Oyinlola joins Afenifere Insecurity: Be vigilant in your environment, Olubadan tells Mogajis, Baales Lagos police command launches NPD 2026 with statewide sanitation KASU to enter MoU with University of London on distance learning FCC boss Omidiran hosts NYCN, promises inclusion, fairness in public service NDLEA, US-DEA deepen alliance to tackle narco-terrorism, target drug cartels Gombe residents jubilate over first rain Ebonyi indigenes in Lagos endorse Nwifuru, lawmakers for 2027 Ekiti police commissioner vows to stamp out criminality Fight against child mortality must start with maternal healthcare Zeenat *GUARDIAN* 2027: Alia drums support for Tinubu Kwankwaso's defection overhyped-Lagos APC Deadly attack paralyses economic activities in Jos North Ibadan Poly appoints Ojewunmi as Acting Registrar Kogi Govt, Foundation partner to address healthcare barriers for underserved communities Police seek public support to curb ballot snatching, violence in Oyo World wildlife day: UNODC seeks end to wildlife, forest crime in Nigeria 2027: Kwara APC Ward chairmen urge Gov AbdulRazaq to contest senate seat Chemical odour triggers panic at Ijebu Ode school, 30 students hospitalized Daniel Ford International applauds national adoption of EIBIC programme Again, electrical spark hits Lagos airport Religious leaders push for access to HIV innovations, long-acting injectables Senator Sani briefs 50 Russian scholarship beneficiaries, unveils domestic scheme in Niger 25 year old woman intercepted with 220 round of ammunitions conceal in Gari CBN concludes recapitalisation with ₦4.65 trillion raised Niger Delta coalition protests at NASS, demands decentralisation of pipeline surveillance contracts FG launches UniPods next week as UNDP backs Nigeria's shift to innovation economy World Oral Health Day: Oyo reaffirms commitment to strengthen oral healthcare delivery *THE AUTHORITY* Wike denies endorsing any candidate for Rives election Tinubu hails renowned educationist, Dennis Okoro at 90 GenU Nigeria gets secretariat, toconnect 20m youths to education, skills APC consolidates as 27 Reps announce defections $1trn Economy:NASS to reform Nigerias budgeting system Ekiti tops 2025 Audit Index as Abia, Rivers rank last PLSI Tinubu celebrates FRCN at 75, commends role in national development Group expresses concern over poor allocation of funding for implementation of FOI Nigeria, Saudi Arabia strengthen security, technology partnership PDP Crisis: Bauchi Gov considers defecting toADC *SAHARA REPORTER* BREAKING: Court Remands Businessman Blord At Kuje Prison Over Activist VeryDarkMan Identity Theft Allegations BREAKING: Abducted NYSC Member Abba Musa Regains Freedom After Months In Bandits Den BREAKING: Fear Grips University Of Jos As Hoodlums Overrun Plateau Communities, Students Trapped On Campus BREAKING: Fire Guts Lagos Airport Terminal, Panic As Passengers, Staff Evacuated BREAKING: DSS Takes El-Rufai Into Custody As Court Fixes April 14 For Bail Ruling BREAKING: Renewed Violence In Plateau State As Several Residents Reported Killed, Others Injured Tinubus State House Spends 10million On Two Pressing Irons For Shettimas Office Sleep With Me Or Ill Make Your Life Hell: Ex-Nigerian Army Nurse Alleges Sexual Harassment, Torture By Senior Officers BREAKING: Rabies Outbreak Hits Enugu Community, Government Orders Dog Vaccination EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Govt Paid N1.2Billion To Gombe For NYSC Camp Used To Rehabilitate Boko Haram Fighters EXCLUSIVE: Anger Mounts In Kwara South As Governor AbdulRazaq Attends Abuja Birthday Party While Bandits Overrun Communities EXCLUSIVE: Bayelsa Chief Judge Ayemieye Accused Of Endless Delays In Trial Of Patience Jonathans 14 Domestic Workers Held In Prison Since 2019 BREAKING: El-Rufai Returns To Kaduna Court For Trial After Mothers Burial BREAKING: Panic As Gunmen Attack Ekiti State University Student Hostels In Ado-Ekiti BREAKING: Catholic Diocese In Ondo Adjusts Easter Vigil To 5pm Amid Fear Of Terror Attacks BREAKING: Violence Erupts In South Africa As Protesters Torch Foreigners Vehicles, Loot Shops Over Coronation Of Igbo King EXCLUSIVE: Names Of 13 Victims Killed, 28 Abducted, 10 Injured In Southern Kaduna Wedding Massacre Released EXCLUSIVE: Imo, Ogun Lead As 21 States, FCT Fail To Access N97Billion Federal Education Grants UBEC Data BREAKING: Plateau Residents Confirm 26 Dead Following Deadly Palm Sunday Massacre BREAKING: South Africans Storm Eastern Cape Streets, Demand Deportation Of Nigerians Involved In Igbo King Coronation BREAKING: Lagos Court Fails To Sit After Hours Of Delay As UK-Based Blogger Badejo's Case Stalls BREAKING: Plateau Residents Defy Curfew, Storm Streets In Angry Protest Over Palm Sunday Massacre BREAKING: Passengers Face Delays At Lagos Airport As Jet Blast Damages United Nigeria Airlines Aircraft BREAKING: Police Invite Activist Over Facebook Post Criticising Taraba SEMA Boss Audu, Questioning IDP Relief Distribution How Nigerian Lawyers and Their Allies Have Desecrated the Temple of Justice in Recent Times, By Femi Falana, SAN BREAKING: Sick Delta Resident Dies In 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Herders Reprisal Attack Hits Nasarawa Community Near Abuja, Houses Burnt Terrorists Insist On N1Billion Ransom For Abducted Kwara ECWA Church Members, Reject Communitys N1Million Offer N1.6Billion UNILAG Hostel Built By Tinubus Chief Of Staff Now Rents For Nearly N1Million Per Bedspace Report Nigerian Population Commission Faces Scrutiny Over N129.5billion Funds Released For Census That Never Held Disquiet In Nigerian Agency NBTE Over 'Illegal' Tenure Extension Of Executive Secretary Bugaje Amid Secret Recruitments BREAKING: ICPC Charges Against Ex-Governor El-Rufai Border On 4.61billion CCTV Deal, $22.47million Contracts, 11billion Rail Scam, Others BREAKING: Abuja Court Returns Sowores Passport After Over A Year In Police-Filed Controversial Cybercrime Case EXCLUSIVE: Ex-DasukiGate Detainee, Brig. Gen. Ashinze, Now Central Figure In Probe Into Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu BREAKING: Nigerias Police Service Commission Sanctions Officers, Reprimands AIG Yusuf, Orders Dismissal Of Three, Demotions, Prosecutions BREAKING: IGP Disu Redeploys Delta Police Commissioner Less Than Three Months After Appointment EXCLUSIVE: Two Family Members Kidnapped During ECWA Church Service In Kwara Community, Family Appeals For Help BREAKING: Nenadi Usman Labour Party Faction Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To Southern Nigeria BREAKING: El-Rufai Pleads Not Guilty To Money Laundering Charges, Court Adjourns Trial To March 31 BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct ECWA Board Chairman, Rev. Sunday Agang, In Plateau BREAKING: Judge Who Ordered Sowores Lawyer To Kneel Fails To Deliver Judgment In Fundamental Rights Suit Against DSS, Others BREAKING: IGP Disu Appoints Female Officer Tainted By Special Consideration Promotion Scandal Under Egbetokun As Key Aide BREAKING: Residents Flee Omugo Community Kwara After Terrorists Attacked ECWA Church As Military, Police Are Visibly Absent BREAKING: Residents Flee Omugo Community IKwara After Terrorists Attacked ECWA Church As Military, Police Are Visibly Absent BREAKING: IGP Disu Orders Fresh Posting Of Police Commissioners Nationwide, Fatai Replaces Jimoh As Lagos CP Nigerian Military Blocks Access To Officers Detained Indefinitely For Alleged Coup As Family Members Die In Depression BREAKING: Nigerias Ex-Acting Accountant-General Nwabuoku Sentenced To 72 Years For N868Million Fraud BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Woro Community In Kwara, Several Feared Dead In Suspected Boko Haram Attack BREAKING: IGP Disu To Decorate New AIGs, CPs Today As Lagos CP Jimoh Intensifies Lobby For Zone 2 Or FCIID Posting BREAKING: Suspected Terrorists Invade Kwara Church During Sunday Service, Abduct Nine Worshippers BREAKING: Inspector-General Disu Disbands All Police Units, Squads At State Commands, Orders Immediate Restructuring BREAKING: Inspector-General Disu Disbands All Police Units, Squads Nationwide, Orders Immediate Restructuring BREAKING: Qatari Military Helicopter Crashes Amid Middle-East Tension, Six Persons Dead *PREMIUM TIMES* GTCO reports N865.75 billion in profits, down 15% in 2025 Like ADC, APC meets Bauchi governor who plans to quit PDP Reps demand accountability, set performance benchmarks for NIMASAs 2026 budget South-west leads as PDP hits 4.3m in membership registration Coalition rejects Desmond Elliots fourth-term Lagos assembly bid Atiku criticises NASS for hurried approval of Tinubus $6bn loan requests A single candle in the dark: A whistleblowers dilemma,By Crispin Oduobuk Why Nollywood must bet on 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