7 h. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate and take decisive action against the killers of defenceless people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers Tribune Online

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10 h. ago EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the […]

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10 h. ago Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday “We will have a lot of visitors coming into the state for the reception. The command is fully prepared. We are working with other security agencies to provide adequate security. Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday Tribune Online

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12 h. ago A/Ibom works commissioner receives APC membership card, woos grassroot supporters to join

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, has defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and received a membership card from the ward chairman of Ukpum Minya Ward 1 in Mkpat Enin local government area of the state. The commissioner registered in the party ahead of President […] The post A/Ibom works commissioner receives APC membership card, woos grassroot supporters to join appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

Social media reached its peak following President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State. There was significant scrutiny before, during, read more Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

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15 h. ago APC: Akpabio Urges Calm As Tinubu Receives Gov Eno, Others Saturday

Ahead of Saturday’s reception for Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decampees into the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged APC stakeholders and members to unite and accommodate the newcomers. LEADERSHIP learnt that Governor Eno, who recently quit PDP for APC, would be received […]

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27 h. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks ...it arrested one Alexander Ben Peter, who allegedly murdering own 71-year-old mother, Mrs Atiny Ben Peter, with a machete. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the arrest of 54 suspects and the repulsion of a sea piracy attack along the state’s waterways in separate operations conducted between May and June 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this while briefing the media on major […] The post Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni 

Tribune Online Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  "He has a very big plan for what you are doing as forest guards. He (Tinubu) said he is ready to incorporate it into the security structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Midterm Scorecard: I’ve Attracted N1.7bn Constituency Projects – Akwa Ibom Rep

The member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ime Okon, has reeled out his scorecard and given himself a pass mark with constituency projects in roads, education, water, solar energy and human capital development worth over N1.7 billion spent so far. The Akwa Ibom federal lawmaker stated this while […]

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44 h. ago Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

… Tinubu directs security heads to hunt killers President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed Kayode Egbetokun, Nigeria’s police chief, and read more Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

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52 h. ago Yelwata: Tinubu directs security heads to arrest killer herders

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher read more Yelwata: Tinubu directs security heads to arrest killer herders

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53 h. ago Tinubu to security chief: How come no one has been arrested for Benue killings?

President Bola Tinubu has directed the country’s security chiefs and Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police, to apprehend those read more Tinubu to security chief: How come no one has been arrested for Benue killings?

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54 h. ago Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Arrest Killers Of Benue People

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to immediately go after those responsible for the brutal killings in Benue State. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the President’s visit to the state, following renewed attacks that have claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands, particularly in the Yelwata community of Guma Local Government […]

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57 h. ago Benue killings: CORN urges Tinubu to restructure security system

Timipere Allison on Wednesday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government to take decisive and sustained action. read more Benue killings: CORN urges Tinubu to restructure security system

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3 d. ago Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has raised concerns over the appointment of Dr Michael Ekpai Odey, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, to head the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The Ad-hoc Senate Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers State questioned the rationale behind the selection process for such a sensitive institution yesterday […] The post Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu seeks more cooperative security architecture to tackle threats

President Bola Tinubu has called for a more adaptive approach and collaboration among security agencies in tackling Nigeria’s deepening security read more Tinubu seeks more cooperative security architecture to tackle threats

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Rep Ime Okon attracts N1.7bn projects to constituents in two years

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Rep Ime Okon attracts N1.7bn projects to constituents in two years The lawmaker, who stated this during a mid-term media chat on Monday, said the amount was aside from help rendered to over 800 individuals who presented different needs and received his immediate assistance in cash and... Akwa Ibom: Rep Ime Okon attracts N1.7bn projects to constituents in two years Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu said the current security challenges require collaborative efforts by security agencies and other stakeholders to surmount. He spoke at the Legislative Dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, in collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), yesterday, in Abuja. Tinubu, who […] The post Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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