9 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara States, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Senator Moro Blames Okowa For PDP’s 2023 Loss, Says His Choice As Atiku’s Running Mate ‘Serious Mistake’

The Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South, Abba Moro, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would have emerged victorious in the 2023 presidential election had former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, was not selected as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday […]

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21 h. ago Plateau Killings: Perpetrators Of Attacks Are Known Members Of Communities – District Head

The district head of Manguna in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Chief Raymond Alo, has revealed that some perpetrators of the attacks that led to the killing of over 60 persons are known members of the communities. Alo made the revelation during the visit of the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang to the […]

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21 h. ago Benue, Plateau Killings: CSOs Demand Justice, Compensation For Victims

Twenty-one civil society organisations, under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, have condemned the recent coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States, resulting in at least 183 deaths in the third week of April 2025. The organisations, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, criticised the government for failing to fulfil […]

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50 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Declare Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Political Crisis

The Northern Youths Consultative Forum for Justice (NYCJ) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing alleged complete breakdown of governance, law, and order. In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, NYCJ President, Dr Sanusi Rano, described the situation in Zamfara State as “organised abandonment of duty” […]

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63 h. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has sounded a serious alarm over the escalating wave of terror attacks in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of northern Nigeria, revealing that more than 80 communities have fallen under the control of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. Secretary-General of CRA in a statement […] The post Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Yoruba Youth Council Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State to restore peace and stability. The call comes amid deepening political crisis and worsening security situation in the state. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Comrade Eric Oluwole, the YYC expressed concern over the […]

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4 d. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Oba River is the boundary between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo town in Osun State. The monarch made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales on the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo which at the Olubadan Palace in Oke […]

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4 d. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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4 d. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures)

Nigerian Air Force has airlifted hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from the Air Force Military School and Air Force Girls Military School in Jos to various destinations across the country. In a statement shared via its X page on Thursday, NAF disclosed that the students were transported using the NAF’s C-130 and ATR-42 […] The post NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Two people were killed and a soldier injured in an ambush by suspected gunmen in the Irigwe community, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State. Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, stated: “This morning, three of our people were ambushed by Fulani militias. Two died instantly, […] The post Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia

Benue Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has said that the state needs help amid the killings by bandits, not a state of emergency declaration. Alia, who was featured as a guest on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Wednesday, clarified that while the insecurity in Benue was not too much for him to handle, the […] The post Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has voiced serious concern over the escalating violence in parts of Nigeria, especially the persistent killings in Plateau and Benue States. Speaking during the grand finale of the 2025 Eledumare Festival held in Lagos on Wednesday, Adams called on the federal government to restructure the […] The post Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare

The Senate has tackled Pastor Tunde Bakare over his comments on the National Assembly’s role in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, while speaking on Sunday, had also criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged indigenous communities in Benue and Plateau States to organise lawful self-defence against ongoing killings by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking in response to what he called a “blood harvest” before Easter 2025, Ejiofor expressed dismay at […] The post Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self-defence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Plateau Christians Stage Peaceful Protest Over Unending Killings

  Christian groups in Plateau State have taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to protest the relentless killings plaguing various communities in the state. The protest, organised under the platform of the Church Leaders Denominational Forum, took place on Monday and was led by Rev. Amos Mohzo. Addressing journalists on Monday, Rev. Mohzo, […] The post Plateau Christians Stage Peaceful Protest Over Unending Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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