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    Day: April 4, 2026

    Nationwide Healthcare Disruption Looms as Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Nigeria’s already strained healthcare system is set for another major setback as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a total and indefinite strike scheduled to commence at midnight on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.The decision followed an Extraordinary National Executive Council (e-NEC) meeting held virtually on April 4, during which the association accused the Federal Government of triggering... Read more

    Category: News

    Easter: Abbas, Kalu urge Nigerians to embrace unity, pray for nation

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, have called on Nigerians to embrace unity, hope, and compassion while offering prayers for the nation as Christians celebrate Easter.Speaking in his Easter message, Abbas urged Christians to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ, whom he described as a perfect role model, stressing... Read more

    Category: News

    Army: No Attack on Bishop Kukah’s Residence, Sokoto CathedralT

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    he Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging an attack on the residence of Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, describing the claims as false and misleading.In a statement issued on Saturday by the 8 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the military said the viral Facebook post claiming that gunmen... Read more

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    IDPs Protest in Benue Over Displaced 150,000 Tiv-speaking Taraba Indigenes Living in Benue Camps

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Thousands of Tiv Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Wukari Local Government Area, LGA, of Taraba State have staged a protest in Kyado, Ukum LGA of Benue State demanding immediate return to their ancestral homes after seven years in exile.The demonstration was organized by the Tiv Wukari IDP Leadership Forum who lamented the ordeal of the Tiv speaking community in Taraba State.The protesters... Read more

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    VIDEO: “This will not repeat itself,” Tinubu vows in Jos

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Category: News

    Why I Visited Angwan Rukuba in Armoured Vehicle — Gov. Mutfwang

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained that his visit to the troubled Angwan Rukuba community in an armoured personnel carrier was based on security advice and the need to effectively address residents following a deadly attack.Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, the governor said the elevated position provided by the vehicle enabled him to project... Read more

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    Troops Rescue Victims, Kill Bandits, Foil Kidnappings Across Northern States

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant operational successes across several northern states, rescuing kidnapped victims, neutralising bandits, and foiling multiple abduction attempts in a series of coordinated operations.The military said the operations, carried out between March 30 and April 2, 2026, spanned parts of the North-West and North-Central regions under three joint task forces — Operation... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    FCT Police Deploy 1,803 Personnel to Secure Churches, Recreation Centres for Easter

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed 1,803 personnel, along with operational assets, across churches and recreational centres to ensure a safe and peaceful 2026 Easter celebration.The Command said the move is part of proactive efforts to strengthen security and protect residents and worshippers throughout the festive period.Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, explained that the deployment... Read more

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    ADC Tackles INEC Chair Over Court Order, Insists on Proceeding with Congresses

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of exceeding his authority in the interpretation of a Court of Appeal directive.The party maintained that it would proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite INEC’s position that such activities should be suspended.The disagreement stems from a... Read more

    Category: Politics

    UNIJOS Reschedules First Semester Exams for April 13, Boosts Campus Security

    April 4, 2026 (updated April 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced the resumption of its first semester examinations on Monday, April 13, 2026, after earlier postponements caused by security concerns in the state.The decision was reached at a management meeting held on Friday, April 3, 2026, where authorities assessed recent threats to students’ safety that led to an extension of the Easter break.In a... Read more

    Category: Education

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