24 m. ago Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC

Tribune Online Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Refugee Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has emphasized the need for urgent attention to the plight of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in the country. Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC Tribune Online

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33 m. ago It’s psychological warfare on Nigerians – Keyamo mocks new ‘coalition’ party

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new party seeking registration, is not a coalition against President Bola Tinubu as widely speculated. Keyamo stated this in an X post on Friday. He was reacting to reports that the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) has […] The post It’s psychological warfare on Nigerians – Keyamo mocks new ‘coalition’ party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 m. ago NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills

Tribune Online NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has flagged off the implementation of the Federal Government's National Youth Development Directive programme, introducing the Aviation Upskilling Development Programme (AUDP) approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2025.  NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills Tribune Online

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60 m. ago Mary Onyeali, Owumi, others make list as Gov Mbah inaugurates National Sports Festival LOC

We’ll host to win, Ekweremadu assures 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, Mary Onyeali and former general manager of Rangers International Football Club as well as current chief operating officer of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Davidson Owumi, were among the big names in the nation’s sports industry on parade as the governor of Enugu State, […] The post Mary Onyeali, Owumi, others make list as Gov Mbah inaugurates National Sports Festival LOC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 m. ago Rivers: NADECO Writes Trump, Demands Visa Ban On Akpabio, Abbas, Ibas

The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO USA) has formally written a letter to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, asking for a visa ban against the Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the appointed Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd). […]

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2 h. ago Court Jails 7 Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

Three judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos have convicted and sentenced seven Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment for engaging in cyberterrorism and internet fraud linked to a large Ponzi scheme uncovered in December 2024. The judges, Justices Ayokunle Faji, Chukwujekwu Aneke, and Yellim Bogoro, handed down the verdict in separate judgements on […]

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2 h. ago Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, has banned stakeholders from Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State from referring to each other ethnic group as customary tenants. The AIG gave the warning at a stakeholders security meeting over the ‘cool […] The post Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NNPC: Alleged N210trn financial irregularities confirms Nigeria as crime scene — Peter Obi

Tribune Online NNPC: Alleged N210trn financial irregularities confirms Nigeria as crime scene — Peter Obi “This is not just another scandal, it is a clear and damning confirmation of a nation held hostage by monumental corruption.” NNPC: Alleged N210trn financial irregularities confirms Nigeria as crime scene — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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4 h. ago You betrayed Aburi Accord: Umeh replies Gowon, demands apology to Ndigbo over Biafran war

The senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has publicly called on former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to tender an unreserved apology to Igbo people over his role in the Nigerian Civil War. Reacting to comments made by General Gowon in a recent interview, Umeh expressed disappointment, describing the former leader’s remarks as a […] The post You betrayed Aburi Accord: Umeh replies Gowon, demands apology to Ndigbo over Biafran war appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Group drags Tinubu, AGF, NASS to Court over RSIEC appointments

Tribune Online Group drags Tinubu, AGF, NASS to Court over RSIEC appointments An Abuja-based advocacy group, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy, has dragged President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and the National Assembly before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging their powers to... Group drags Tinubu, AGF, NASS to Court over RSIEC appointments Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Ekiti Chief Judge Pardons 17 Inmates, Grants Bail To 8 Others

No fewer than 17 awaiting trial inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, have been granted pardon by the Ekiti State Acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye. The Acting Chief Judge also granted bail to eight (8) other inmates of the facility as part of his constitutional duty to de-congest correctional facilities through […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s civil service reimagined as dynamic, efficient, and citizen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a move to redefine the ethos and operations of Nigeria’s public sector, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, on Friday unveiled a remodeled reception and foyer at her office in the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II. According to her, the project is more than […] The post Nigeria’s civil service reimagined as dynamic, efficient, and citizen-centred engine of governance – Walson-Jack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago We have crushed all security threats in Kogi state — Gov Ododo

….Visits APC NWC, says he ‘ll be a bastard to fight Yahaya Bello From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has boasted that his administration has crushed and subdued all the security threats tormenting the State. Governor Ododo made the disclosure when he paid a thank-you courtesy visit to the national […] The post We have crushed all security threats in Kogi state — Gov Ododo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tinubu Government Signs Deal To Digitize Police Stations Nationwide

The Federal Government has unveiled a major initiative to establish ‘smart police stations’ across Nigeria, marking a significant step in security reform and digital transformation. This move comes through a partnership between Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), formalized at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on Friday in […] The post Tinubu Government Signs Deal To Digitize Police Stations Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Marwa commissions NDLEA/NOA vision centre to boost staff welfare

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (Rtd) has commissioned a high-tech Vision Centre at its National headquarters Annex in Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to boost their morale. The facility, a […] The post Marwa commissions NDLEA/NOA vision centre to boost staff welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Insecurity: Kogi Not Fertile Land, Destination For Criminals, Gov Ododo Warns

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo has declared that the North-Central state was not a fertile land or destination for criminals to hide and carry out their evil trade. The governor noted that there has been influx of criminals as a result of the pushback from the North-East and North-West region, but assured that the state […]

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that under his watch, bandits and insurgent groups would continue to feel insecure in the North Central state. Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo Tribune Online

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6 h. ago WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons coach names strong squad for Morocco

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 24-player squad for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), read more WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons coach names strong squad for Morocco

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6 h. ago NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has accused staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly refusing to receive service of Form 48 on behalf of their Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Forms 48 is a notice of the consequence of disobedience of a lawful court order. It offers the […] The post NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago South Asian diplomatic missions pledge to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria

Tribune Online South Asian diplomatic missions pledge to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) diplomatic missions have pledged to deepen bilateral ties by fostering understanding and collaboration with Nigeria. South Asian diplomatic missions pledge to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria Tribune Online

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