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    Day: April 1, 2026

    Angwan Rukuba killings: Plateau Speaker Calls for Calm

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Angwan Rukuba killings: Plateau Speaker Calls for CalmThe Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, has urged residents to remain calm and avoid reprisal attacks following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Philip Eplong, the Speaker described the incident as “unfortunate” and a... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Nigeria’s data boom outpaces infrastructure

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Tijani warns Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said Nigeria’s data consumption has surged nearly 19-fold over the past decade, far outpacing investments in digital infrastructure, a development he identified as the root of persistent connectivity challenges across the country.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Tijani said the Federal Government is now taking decisive... Read more

    Category: News, Technology

    2026 Budget: NPA targets N1.489Trn revenue…Ready for Apapa, Tincan, other Ports mordanization

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Abuja The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has a proposed N1.489 trillion revenue target for the 2026 fiscal year which is N21 billion above N1.468trillion targeted and surpassed in 2025. This was disclosed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho while presenting the proposed 2026 budget of the agency and performance of... Read more

    Category: Business, Economy and Finance

    27 Reps defect as APC strengthens majority in House

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    No fewer than 27 members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced a change in party affiliation, triggering a fresh realignment within the lower chamber, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging the biggest beneficiary.Following the defections, the APC gained about 14 lawmakers, despite losing two members, bringing its total strength in the House to approximately 280. The Peoples... Read more

    Category: Politics

    President Tinubu seeks N9 trillion naira adjustment to 2026 budget over legacy projects, new priorities

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    President Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve major adjustments to the 2026 budget, citing the need to clear outstanding obligations and fund key national projects.In a formal communication to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu said the proposed changes aim to address unpaid capital commitments from previous budgets, introduce new strategic projects, and maintain... Read more

    Category: Economy and Finance, Politics

    Niger Crisis

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Niger Crisis: FG Evacuates 1,230 Nigerians The Federal Government has successfully evacuated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, amid ongoing political instability and security concerns in the country, reaffirming its commitment to the protection and welfare of citizens abroad.In a press statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    8 charcoal burners kidnapped in Plateau communityJOS

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    No fewer than eight charcoal burners were kidnapped on Tuesday evening in Nyalun community, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident occurred as the victims were returning home after processing charcoal on the outskirts of the community.Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in Wase, told journalists that the kidnappers initially abducted all 10 occupants of the vehicle... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Plateau lawyers condemn Angwan Rukuba killings, call for urgent security overhaulJOS

    April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum has condemned the killing of several residents in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the Sunday night attack as “dastardly and heartless.”In a statement issued Wednesday and jointly signed by its Chairman, Ledak Dafer, and Secretary, Niri Darong, the forum expressed deep sorrow over the March 29 incident, which left... Read more

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