April 10, 2026 – Page 3 – Standard Focus News

Death of Army General in Benisheikh: DHQ warns against unauthorized release of information, misinformation Urges Respect for Military Tradition, Fallen Heroes

April 10, 2026 (updated April 10, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Defence headquarters has called on the public and the media to respect established military tradition by allowing formal notification of next of kins, before the release of casualty details, following troops of Operation Hadin Kai's success repelling of a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. According to the Director of Defence... Read more

Massive registration as Senator Marafa, thousands of supporters adopt ADC in Zamfara

April 10, 2026 (updated April 10, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded arrangements to carry out a massive registration in Zamfara State as Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa and thousands of his supporters across the 14 local government areas of the state have adopted the party as their political platform. According to them, this was the outcome of a... Read more

ADC crisis: Amupitan out to crown Tinubu President in 2027 – CSO

April 10, 2026 (updated April 10, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

A coalition of civil societies in Osun State, Network of Civil Society Groups, has disclosed that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan is working to make President Bola Tinubu a second term President without serious contenders. Speaking on behalf of the groups in Osogbo, Osun State capital on Thursday, Comrade Yaya Ademola said with... Read more

FG begins review of multiple aviation taxes – Keyamo

April 10, 2026 (updated April 10, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has acknowledged consistent concerns by the country's airline operators over multiple taxation in the sector, saying Federal Government has commenced a review. Keyamo said the move was also in compliance with a directive by the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, aimed at reducing the financial burden on airlines and lowering... Read more

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