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The Digest: Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to governance, revealing that the president worked on Easter Sunday. In an X post on Monday, Otedola said he spent Easter Sunday with Tinubu and industrialist Aliko Dangote, discussing the...

The Digest: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned a fresh attack on Mbalom-Mbatsada-Agana community in Gwer Local Government Area that claimed nine lives. In a statement, the governor described the attack as "barbaric" and "unacceptable," calling it a direct affront to the...

The Digest: No fewer than 17 persons have been killed following an attack on the Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Easter Sunday, according to residents. The attackers stormed the community, killing several people and setting houses ablaze. Many others...

The Digest: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the present difficulties facing the country are temporary and that better days lie ahead. In an Easter message issued by his spokesperson, Shettima said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu would deliver peace...

The Digest: Terrorists attacked the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday morning, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations. At least seven people were killed and several others abducted. The affected churches are First ECWA Church...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Labour Party's Peter Obi, and several governors have urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and hope during Easter celebrations. Atiku called on the government to ensure the security and welfare of citizens...

The Digest: Market leaders and traders across Nigeria have lamented that rising petrol prices are crippling their businesses and affecting Easter celebrations. Findings show prices of garri, rice, beans, fish, and groundnut oil have recorded sharp increases. In Lagos, the Babaloja General said...

The Digest: Christians around the world observed Good Friday on April 3, 2026, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. AP photos captured solemn processions from New York's Brooklyn Bridge to Rome's Colosseum, where Pope Leo XIV led the Via Crucis. In the Philippines, devotees...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu will visit Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday to commiserate with the government and people following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that claimed at least 28 lives in Angwan Rukuba. The President postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State for the inauguration of...

The Digest: The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year's Easter celebration. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Christians across Nigeria...

The Digest: The Defence Headquarters has placed troops on nationwide alert ahead of Easter celebrations, assuring Nigerians of tightened security during the holiday period. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Michael Onoja, said the military command has issued instructions to ensure...