7 h. ago Security Challenges: We Need State Police Now, Northern Governors, Monarchs Tell NASS

In the face of recurring violence, terrorism, and banditry that have claimed countless lives and displaced thousands of their people, the state governors and traditional rulers in northern Nigeria have called for the creation of state police. Governors of the 19 northern states and chairpersons of the Traditional Rulers Council in the region urged the […]

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11 h. ago Benue: Herdsmen militia kill 23 in coordinated attacks across four LGAs

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi At least 23 people were killed in fresh attacks by armed herdsmen and suspected Jukun-speaking militants across Guma, Logo, Ukum, and Kwande Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State on May 9–10, 2025, prompting mass displacement. Nine deaths were reported in Logo LGA, eight in Ukum, and three each in Guma […] The post Benue: Herdsmen militia kill 23 in coordinated attacks across four LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Constitute Cross River Sports Council Board now Expert tells Governor Otu

Stakeholders in the sports sector have urged Governor Bassey Otu to immediately constitute the Cross River State Sports Council Board read more Constitute Cross River Sports Council Board now Expert tells Governor Otu

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18 h. ago Benue/Zamfara: You Can’t Shield State Assemblies From Accountability, Group Tells Speakers

The Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) has strongly condemned the recent stance of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, who rejected the summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to the Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. In a statement released on […]

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26 h. ago Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN

By Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), Adebo Ogundoyin, has warned that encroachment on state legislative independence could set a precedent that could threaten the foundation of democracy in the country. He gave the warning following the recent summons by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, […] The post Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago FCT Residents Reject Adodo’s Nomination To Development Commission

In a reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s recent nomination of Solomon Adodo from Benue State to represent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the North Central Development Commission, natives of the territory have voiced their discontent, arguing that such a choice jeopardises the interests and representation of the FCT. President Tinubu had on Thursday urged […]

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36 h. ago Lawmaker Celebrates Remo Stars FC For Emerging NPFL Champions

Champions Remo Stars Football Club have been commended for winning the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after beating Niger Tornadoes at Ikenne, Ogun State, last Sunday. The member representing Apapa Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the National Assembly, Dr. Adedayo Samuel, congratulated owner of the club, Hon. Kunle Soname, who recently turned 59 […]

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43 h. ago Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A university don, Prof. Mashood Omotosho, has identified corruption and lobbying by political mafias as major obstacles to effective lawmaking by the legislature in the country. Omotosho, who is a professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, equally listed political gridlock and influence of special interest groups as […] The post Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Reps Summon Ministers, CBN Gov, Others Over Contractors’ Payments

The House of Representatives has invited the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun; minister of budget and economic planning, Abubakar Bagudu; the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso; the accountant-general of the federation, Babatunde Ogunjimi, amongst others, over non-payment of contractors. This is as the House resolved […]

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49 h. ago Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has no legal power to control or regulate prices in a free market economy, reinforcing the constitutional right to unfettered market operations in Nigeria. The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came in a suit filed by Multichoice […] The post Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Assembly Crises: Again, Reps Give Benue, Zamfara Governors 7 Days

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and his Zamfara State counterparts, Governor Dauda Lawal, and the leadership of the two Houses of Assembly, have been given another grace to appear before the House of Representatives Panel on Thursday, 14th May, 2025. The two Governors and the leadership of their various Houses of Assembly were absent […]

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57 h. ago Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Dauda Lawal, along with the leaderships of their respective State Houses of Assembly, were on Thursday absent at the investigative hearing of House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions in Abuja. The governors and leaderships of their State legislatures were to explain […]

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62 h. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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2 d. ago Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks

Tragedy struck again in Benue State as suspected armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on communities in Gwer East and Makurdi Local Government Areas, killing an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Johnson Akaabo, and six others. The victims were reportedly murdered in separate incidents that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday. In Gwer East LGA, the attackers stormed […] The post Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Youth Group Wants UK To Deport Activist, Sandra Duru

A group, Arewa Youths Progressive Assembly has called on the United Kingdom to deport activist, Dr Sandra Duru for constituting public nuisance. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists signed by the group’s National President, Shuaibu Usman and the National Secretary, Abdul Kefas Gambo. Their demand came amid controversy stoked by Duru […]

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3 d. ago LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives member for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) as a “non-issue”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ogah reaffirmed his loyalty to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating, “I want to make it […] The post LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised concerns over an alleged plot aimed at destabilizing the state and orchestrating his removal from office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing in Makurdi on Wednesday, the governor accused unnamed individuals of engineering a campaign of misinformation, sponsored protests, and legal […] The post Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Boko Haram Deploying Armed Drones Against Civilians In Borno – Lawmaker Warns

A member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has raised alarm over the increasing sophistication of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, revealing that the insurgents are now deploying armed drones against civilians and security forces. Jaha, who represents Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency, made this revelation during a motion debate on a recent fire incident […] The post Boko Haram Deploying Armed Drones Against Civilians In Borno – Lawmaker Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority (UBRBDA) has announced that the completion of the Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project marks a significant step toward Nigeria’s food security. Ahmed Bekaji, UBRBDA’s Area Manager for Gombe State, shared this during a media interaction, stating […] The post Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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