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The Nigeria Police Force has stepped up awareness efforts on electoral violence and road safety in Lagos and Ogun states as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Day.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits operating in parts of northern Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the claim of Nafiu Bala Gombe as Acting National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while also deleting the name of former Senate President David Mark from its official records.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to confirm the authenticity of a leaked memo suggesting a nationwide voter revalidation exercise.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled Team Nigeria’s Ambassadors ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, set for July 23 to August 2.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspects over an alleged human parts trade in Lagos, raising fresh concerns about ritual-related crimes in the country.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has begun its nationwide Easter patrol, with a strong focus on monitoring major highways across the country.

Innocent Lord Douglas, Deputy General Secretary of SSAEAC (South-East and South-South), gave his opinion on the limited or lack of electricity supply in Rivers State.

Uchechi Ogadinma, a former media aide to the Ahoada West Local Government Area Chairman, alleged that she was assaulted alongside her mother by the LGA Chairman, Eugene Ekpelle.

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, says he saved N150 million after cleaning up payroll fraud through a biometric verification exercise in 2021. He said the move targeted ghost workers and a bloated wage bill within the council.

The Chief Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer in Rivers State, Engineer Monibo Akobo, has addressed a viral social media video which claims a court judgment in Abuja barred VIO officers from carrying out roadside inspections. He said the claim has triggered repeated attacks on officers during field operations.

A caller has criticised society for failing to promote education, saying recent restrictions on social media reflect parental failure and a lack of readiness for growth, adding that banning social media does not solve the problem.

On the moral question of moving on from a deceased spouse, a caller on The Sunny Side opined that the heart cannot love two people in the same way, even after death. She explained that love has different depths, noting that spousal love is often deeper because of closeness, shared life, and compatibility.

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan.

President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering political impasse in Rivers State has continued to generate intense public debate, with opinions sharply divided over who truly benefits from the crisis.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to its competitions, including plans to introduce an African Nations League and expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 teams.

Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position since the organisation was founded more than 70 years ago.

The 3rd edition of the National Para Sports Festival Opens today in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, with defending champions Bayelsa State aiming to secure a third consecutive title at the competition.

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