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    Police Reform: IGP Disu Overhauls Monitoring Unit, Names DCP Abubakar New Head

    April 21, 2026 (updated April 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adeola Yusuf The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a sweeping reorganisation of the Police Monitoring Unit in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiency, strengthening internal oversight, and reinforcing discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. As part of the restructuring, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar, has been appointed to head the reconstituted Monitoring Unit, where... Read more

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    FG Graduates 744 from De-radicalisation Programme, Insists Scheme Is Not Amnesty

    April 17, 2026 (updated April 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Abdulahi Musa The Federal Government has graduated 744 individuals from its De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme under Operation Safe Corridor, stressing that the initiative is a strategic security measure rather than an amnesty for former insurgents. The beneficiarie comprising low-risk former extremists and victims of insurgency completed a six-month rehabilitation exercise at the DRR Camp in Mallam Sidi,... Read more

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    Anchor Borrowers Scheme: Only 12% insured as Reps deepen N1.12tn probe

    April 17, 2026 (updated April 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has uncovered that just a fraction of the N1.12 trillion Anchor Borrowers Programme was insured, raising fresh concerns over accountability and risk management in the controversial scheme. At an investigative hearing on Thursday, the committee chaired by Hon. Chike Okafor shifted focus to the role... Read more

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    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

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    Retired Police Officers Decry ‘Paltry’ Pensions, Say Some Receive N1.5m After 35 Years of Service, Demand Exit from PENCOM Scheme

    April 15, 2026 (updated April 15, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Retired police officers have condemned what they described as grossly inadequate pension benefits, alleging that some of their colleagues receive as little as N1.5 million after 35 years of service. They are now calling for the Nigerian Police Force to be removed from the Contributory Pension Scheme administered by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The retirees staged a protest on... Read more

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    Edo ADC Crisis Deepens as Faction Suspends Oyegun, Others; Leaders Dismiss Move

    April 15, 2026 (updated April 15, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, as a faction of the party announced the suspension of prominent members, including former governor and national leader, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. The faction, led by Kennedy Odion, also listed former governor and National Legal Adviser, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor; newly elected state chairman, Dr. Tony Alile;... Read more

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    Ndume Laments Killing of 6 Soldiers in Borno Attack, Urges FG to Better Equip Military

    April 15, 2026 (updated April 15, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has again raised concern over persistent attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, following a fresh assault on Mussa community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, where six soldiers were killed. The lawmaker said the incident, which occurred around midday on Wednesday, involved an attempted infiltration of a military formation by the insurgents. A... Read more

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    Kaduna Gov Approves N4.29bn for Pensions, Raises Total Payout to N17.8bn

    April 15, 2026 (updated April 15, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Governor Uba Sani has approved the disbursement of N4.289 billion to settle pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits for retired civil servants and families of deceased workers across state and local government services. The Kaduna State Government said the payment covers liabilities under both the Contributory Pension Scheme (Accrued Rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme, as part of ongoing efforts... Read more

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    Benue Killings: Protesters Shut Down Highway in Apa, Demand Urgent Security Action

    April 15, 2026 (updated April 15, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    Thousands of women and youths on Wednesday staged a massive protest in Ugbokpo, headquarters of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, over the escalating killings allegedly perpetrated by suspected armed herders in Apa and neighbouring Agatu LGA. The demonstration was triggered by recent attacks on Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi and Adija communities in Apa, as well as Atakpa in Agatu, which... Read more

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    Emotions as Brig. Gen. Braimah, Fallen Soldiers Buried with Honours in Maiduguri

    April 15, 2026 (updated April 15, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    There was an outpouring of grief on Wednesday at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri as Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other fallen soldiers were laid to rest following their deaths in active service. The solemn ceremony, held on April 15, 2026, paid tribute to General Braimah, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai, and several troops who lost their lives during an... Read more

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