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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians in the Federal Capital Territory and across Nigeria, calling for renewed hope, sacrifice, and national unity. In a press statement to mark the Easter celebration, Ike described the season as a cornerstone of the Christian faith, symbolising victory over death, the triumph of light over darkness, and the promise of redemption and eternal hope. She noted that Easter offered an opportunity for deep reflection on the virtues of sacrifice,…

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa Oluyede, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christian faithful and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, urged renewed commitment to unity, vigilance and national service. In his Easter goodwill message marking the 2026 celebration, General Oluyede described the season as a sacred period symbolising sacrifice, courage, hope and the triumph of good over evil values he said aligned closely with the duties of military personnel. He noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ exemplify selflessness, courage and dedication…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a newly constructed Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ office complex of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ogun State, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s expansion and reform agenda. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the project reflects the Service’s commitment to strengthening its core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement, while also improving the welfare and working conditions of its personnel. He explained that the relocation from Ikeja,…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on corps members and staff across the country to imbibe the values of sacrifice, renewal, hope, and love as Christians celebrate Easter. In a press statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC leadership described Easter as a significant period that reflects virtues central to the scheme’s mission and national development. The Director-General encouraged corps members to demonstrate these ideals in their daily conduct, noted that such values are essential to fostering unity,…

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted recent demands by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for wage awards and increased allowances for workers, describing the proposal as ill-timed and economically short-sighted. The policy group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, argued that the NLC’s call for the distribution of a projected oil windfall estimated at about N30 trillion amid rising global crude prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East could undermine long-term economic stability. IMPI noted that while organised labour seeks relief measures…

A pro-government advocacy group, Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), has commended the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying they are yielding positive results in domestic capital formation and overall economic growth. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group noted that the administration’s policies have significantly strengthened the Nigerian stock market, with increased participation from both corporate entities and retail investors. According to TMV, the reforms have stimulated local capital mobilisation, improved corporate balance sheets, and contributed to a surge in investor…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Senegal on the occasion of the country’s Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria described Senegal’s Independence Anniversary as a historic milestone that symbolises the triumph of self-determination and the resilience of its people in sustaining democratic governance, stability, and national development. The statement noted that Senegal has, over the years, distinguished itself as a model of…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to uphold the values of love, tolerance, and unity as Christians across the country mark Easter. Issa-Onilu made the call in a statement released on behalf of the agency, where he emphasised the significance of Easter as a season of sacrifice, reconciliation, and renewed hope. He urged citizens to reflect these virtues in their daily interactions, regardless of differences in religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Describing the current period as critical in Nigeria’s history, the…