36 m. ago Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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4 h. ago Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara

Insists on evidence-based discourse From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, […] The post Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Why music ministers should not charge fees, Femi Lazarus clarifies stance

Nigerian pastor, Femi Lazarus, who recently ignited controversy about the gospel music industry by challenging the financial expectations of gospel ministers, has provided explanations to defend his stance. In a sermon on aired on YouTube Sunday, Lazarus insisted that music ministry is for those who were called into it as a ministry and should not Read More

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7 h. ago Alake insists on total war against illegal mining as marshals mark one year of creation

Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, is insisting that there will be no hiding place for illegal miners read more Alake insists on total war against illegal mining as marshals mark one year of creation

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8 h. ago I won’t be forced into submission, Natasha denies apology claims

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has denied reports that she apologised to the Senate over the issue that led to her suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan in a statement on Monday, described the claims as “false and misleading,” insisting that she still stands by her position. “The reports suggesting that I have apologized to the Senate Read More

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8 h. ago Arrest, detention of Bauchi AG politically motivated — Group

Tribune Online Arrest, detention of Bauchi AG politically motivated — Group The group stated that Bala Mohammed is the target of the EFCC for being the strongest voice of Nigeria's masses amidst the bad governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Arrest, detention of Bauchi AG politically motivated — Group Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Police operatives, alongside personnel, on Sunday rescued a female officer of the Nigerian Navy and two other individuals who were abducted by gunmen on Friday in the Mpape Area of the FCT. Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke denies claims of education, health services disruption

The Osun State Government has issued a rebuttal, insisting that social services remain uninterrupted in all local governments in the state. This is amid allegations from opposition parties about a supposed breakdown of LG services in the state. In a Monday statement titled “Local Social Services and Governance Unimpeded Across Osun State,” signed by Olawale Read More

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12 h. ago ‘Stop Working On My Timetable’, Soyinka Defends Silence On Tinubu’s Administration

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has dismissed calls for him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting he will speak when he has something meaningful to say. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Monday, Soyinka pushed back against expectations that he would automatically evaluate Tinubu’s administration after one year in office, […]

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14 h. ago World Cup Qualifier: “We Can’t Fear Nigeria” — Zimbabwe Forward Insists, Vows To Upset Eagles In Uyo

Zimbabwe forward, Tawanda Chirewa has expressed confidence ahead of their must-win World Cup qualifier game against Super Eagles in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Tawanda on Sunday, after a training session, told newsmen that the Warriors have no reason to fear Nigeria on Tuesday. The 21 year old star who put up an impressive display in […] The post World Cup Qualifier: “We Can’t Fear Nigeria” — Zimbabwe Forward Insists, Vows To Upset Eagles In Uyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Despite Right To Food Act: 11m Children Battling With Severe Food Poverty

Despite the passage of the Right to Food Act in 2023, which mandates the government to ensure food security, millions of Nigerians face hunger and malnutrition. The situation is particularly dire in Northern Nigeria, where food insecurity is exacerbated by insecurity, poor policy implementation, and economic challenges, with reports of a dramatic increase in the […]

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20 h. ago Rivers crisis: Wabara condemns Fubara’s suspension, SERAP sues Tinubu

A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Wabara insisted that Tinubu’s actions violated the fundamental principles of Nigeria’s Constitution and called Read More

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20 h. ago S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakers

Multiple sources from the Presidency have told The PUNCH that political leaders from the South-South, especially governors from the region, are making efforts to reconcile warring parties, insisting the emergency rule is a stop-gap measure to allow for reconciliation. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the Read More

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20 h. ago Home sweet home: Displaced in Lagos, Ebonyi indigenes return home, count losses

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki IIaje is located in east of the Lagos lagoon, below the Third Mainland Bridge. It is sandwiched between the Akoka and Bariga end of the Lagos Mainland. The area meets the description of the word ‘slum’ and also fits the western world’s image of a third world poverty-stricken community. The densely […] The post Home sweet home: Displaced in Lagos, Ebonyi indigenes return home, count losses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Ondo sets up joint task force as Amotekun nabs 32 suspected kidnappers

The Ondo State Government has established a security joint task force to combat rising insecurity in the state. This comes days after suspected bandits attacked the Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area, killing five farmers. A separate attack in the same LG claimed 14 lives in four communities prompting protests by farmers Read More

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30 h. ago You can’t fight Tinubu by emotion, anger — Lamido warns opposition

Tribune Online You can’t fight Tinubu by emotion, anger — Lamido warns opposition Lamido insisted that only the PDP has the capacity and capability to regain power and unseat President Tinubu by reuniting its members and becoming stronger. You can’t fight Tinubu by emotion, anger — Lamido warns opposition Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Igbo youths slam Kalu retrial as plot against South East leaders

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri An Igbo group under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has described the sudden retrial of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, as a plot to harass and intimidate Igbo leaders. The President General of the group, Goodluck Ibem, reacting to the leave granted by […] The post Igbo youths slam Kalu retrial as plot against South East leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago God told me there will be an SDP president in Aso Rock – Adebayo

Laments poverty, hunger, insecurity, unemployment have ravaged Nigeria under APC From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) during the 2023 general election, Adewole Adebayo, has declared that the SDP will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 and unseat the incumbent administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […] The post God told me there will be an SDP president in Aso Rock – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Egbetokun warns personnel against unlawful detentions of civilians

Tribune Online Egbetokun warns personnel against unlawful detentions of civilians This was contained in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Egbetokun warns personnel against unlawful detentions of civilians Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Court to rule on mayor’s arrest after mass protests in Turkey

A Turkish court was set to rule on Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention on Sunday, after vast crowds rallying in support of him clashed with riot police. The Caglayan court was expected to decide whether to charge or release him, his lawyer said, after a fourth night of protests sparked a harsh crackdown in Turkey’s Read More

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