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NSCDC deploys 771 Personnel for Eid-el-fitr security operations across Anambra State

Nigeria, March 19 -- The State Commandant stated this after his weekly tactical digest at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, through an operational order released for the festive period. The NSCDC... Read More


The Oddity And Crudity Of Judicial Humiliation In Nigeria

Nigeria, March 19 -- There are moments when a single courtroom incident stops being just "news" and starts reading like a symptom. The recent confrontation at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Ju... Read More


ASUU-TSU Suspends Strike, Commends Gov. Kefas for Intervention

Nigeria, March 19 -- The development was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists in Jalingo by the Chairperson of ASUU-TSU, Comrade Mbave Joshua Garba. According to the statement, the union re... Read More


Borno Police Restrict Keke Movement, Deploy Tight Security for Eid-el-Fitr

Nigeria, March 19 -- In a press release obtained by The News Chronicle on Thursday, the Command extended greetings to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan, while assuring reside... Read More


Chad Closes Border with Sudan, Orders Military on High Alert After Drone Attack

Nigeria, March 19 -- The directive was issued after an emergency defence and security council meeting held late on Wednesday night March 18 at the presidential palace in N'Djamena. According to sourc... Read More


NDLEA Busts Drug Ring, Arrests Suspect in Kano

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Kano Strategic Command confirmed the development in a statement released on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. According to the State Command... Read More


Malaysia-Nigeria Trade Jumps as Exports Hit $664m

Nigeria, March 19 -- Figures released by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation indicate that the surge was largely fueled by a sharp rise in shipments of palm oil and related agricultura... Read More


Eid-el-Fitr: FCID Calls for Alertness

Nigeria, March 19 -- In a statement released on Thursday, the department's spokesperson, ASP Aminat Mayegun, highlighted the spiritual significance of the holy month. According to her, Ramadan embodi... Read More


Maiduguri Zoo Suspends Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Over Security Concerns

Nigeria, March 19 -- In a public notice dated March 18, 2026, the zoo authorities confirmed that all gates to the facility will remain closed throughout the festive period, effectively cancelling the ... Read More


MURIC Urges FG to Protect Corps Members, Suggests Scrapping NYSC if Safety Cannot Be Guaranteed

Nigeria, March 19 -- The group made the call in its 2026 Ramadan (Salah) message issued on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola. MURIC said it was joining a ... Read More