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    Day: April 16, 2026

    Okpebholo Awards Full Scholarships to Children of Slain Army General

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Mattew Samson BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed by insurgents in Borno State while on active duty. The officer, a native of Warake in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, was laid to rest on... Read more

    Category: News

    CAC Confirms Cybersecurity Breach, Advises Users to Tighten Account Security

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Micheal John ABUJA- The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to parts of its information systems, heightening concerns over the safety of government digital infrastructure. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the commission disclosed that the incident affected only limited aspects of its systems and is currently under investigation. It, however, assured that... Read more

    Category: News

    Drug War Tightens in Sokoto as Police, NDLEA Deepen Crackdown on Crime

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adamu Abu SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Police Force and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have strengthened their partnership to intensify operations against drug trafficking and crimes linked to substance abuse. The renewed collaboration was reaffirmed during a strategic visit by the Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, to the NDLEA State... Read more

    Category: News

    $226bn Lost to Ogoni Oil Shutdown in 33 Years, PINL Pushes Community-Led Restart

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Vincent Imeh, Port Harcourt Nigeria has forfeited an estimated $226.7 billion in revenue following the 33-year suspension of crude oil production in Ogoniland, where operations across 96 oil wells have remained shut since 1993. Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) disclosed the figures during its monthly stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, describing the prolonged shutdown as a major... Read more

    Category: Business

    Tyre Burning Threatens New Aba–Azumini Highway, FERMA Raises Alarm

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Anayo Nwankwo UMUAHIA — The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has warned residents of Abia State and motorists plying the Aba–Azumini highway against burning tyres and engaging in activities that could damage the newly rehabilitated road. The caution was issued during an inspection of the project by FERMA’s South-East 2 Zonal Director, Suleiman Mohammed Omonowo, who decried the practice... Read more

    Category: News, Uncategorized

    Delta Sentinel: Navy Foils N1.29bn Oil Theft, Dismantles Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Clement John The Nigerian Navy has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing anti-crude oil theft operations, foiling the diversion of over 1.18 million litres of crude oil products valued at more than N1.29 billion, while dismantling several illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta. Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this on Thursday, noting that the successes... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, News

    2026 UTME: Tight Security as Exam Begins Peacefully in Jos

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Emmanuel Gulak JOS — The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) commenced on a calm note across Jos and surrounding areas on Thursday, with candidates sitting for their papers under heightened security.Visits to multiple Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the metropolis indicated a smooth and orderly process, as candidates underwent accreditation and wrote their examinations without disruption. At Rochas... Read more

    Category: Education

    2027: APC Boasts of Strong Grip on Northwest, Says “We’ve Got the Numbers”

    April 16, 2026 (updated April 16, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Sarah Mattew ABUJA — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed firm confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that it is not under pressure and remains firmly in control of key swing states, particularly in the Northwest. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the APC... Read more

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