2 h. ago JNI Condemns Fresh Killings In Benue, Urges National Action To End Bloodshed

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the renewed killings in parts of Benue State, describing the incident as gruesome, barbaric, and unacceptable in a civilised society. A statement issued by the religious body under the leadership of its president-general, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, expressed deep pain and concern […]

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25 h. ago Benue: Those responsible for killings are enemies of us all – Bashir Ahmed

By Seyi Babalola Bashir Ahmad, a former advisor to President Muhammadu Buhari, criticised the recent mass killings in Benue State, referring to the perpetrators as “terrorists” and “enemies of us all.” Ahmad stated on Sunday via his official X account in response to claims of over 200 persons slain in separate attacks on the Yelewata […] The post Benue: Those responsible for killings are enemies of us all – Bashir Ahmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Northeast APC governors urge patience with Tinubu’s reforms, laud President’s development agenda

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Northeast zone have called on citizens to exercise patience and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring that the current reforms are targeted at restoring the nation from years of systemic decay. Speaking at the APC Northeast Zonal Consultative Meeting held […] The post Northeast APC governors urge patience with Tinubu’s reforms, laud President’s development agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

Sharafadeen Alli, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District has urged Nigerians to rededicate read more Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

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47 h. ago ‘We got married against our parents’ wishes,’ Atiku celebrates wife at 75

Tribune Online ‘We got married against our parents’ wishes,’ Atiku celebrates wife at 75 He added that their marriage, which has now spanned over 50 years, has been marked by patience and mutual support. ‘We got married against our parents’ wishes,’ Atiku celebrates wife at 75 Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Blood Shortage, Cause Of 40% Maternal, 30% Road Accident Deaths–NBSA

As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Blood Donor Day, the director-general of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Prof. Saleh Yuguda, has attributed the persistent shortage of safe blood to the country’s high maternal mortality and accident-related deaths, calling it a national emergency that demands urgent collective action. This is even as […]

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69 h. ago Nigerian Gov’t Condemns Israeli ‘Preemptive Attack’ On Iranian Territory, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a preemptive Israeli strike on Iranian territory earlier this week that triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. In a strongly worded press release issued Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal government expressed “grave concern” over the spiraling hostilities, urging both nations to halt further military […]

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4 d. ago Bako urges Nigerians to safeguard democracy, engage youth in nation building

Former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Dr Nasir Danladi Bako, has called on Nigerians to protect and cherish the nation’s hard-earned democracy, while upholding the principles of free speech and freedom of association. He made the appeal during a special Democracy Day interview on Radio Nigeria Sokoto’s Royal FM 101.5 where he featured […] The post Bako urges Nigerians to safeguard democracy, engage youth in nation building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Democracy Day: Minister celebrates women, families, urges inclusive progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerian women, children, families, and vulnerable groups on the occasion of Democracy Day. In a statement released by her media aide, Jonathan Eze, she praised the resilience of Nigerians and emphasised the importance of inclusive democracy for the nation’s […] The post Democracy Day: Minister celebrates women, families, urges inclusive progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago June 12: Democracy Must Work For Nigerians, Not Election Only — Natasha

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged Nigerians to uphold the principles of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, stressing that democracy must offer more than electoral rituals. In a statement released on Thursday, the female Senator paid tribute to the legacy of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes, describing June […]

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5 d. ago Universities must recognise Librarians as key in delivery of quality education —NOUN VC

Tribune Online Universities must recognise Librarians as key in delivery of quality education —NOUN VC The Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi Peters, has urged universities across the country to recognise the pivotal role of librarians in delivery of quality education and research. He expressed dismay over the continuing knowledge gap among some academics on the relevance of libraries in the 21st Century universities. […] Universities must recognise Librarians as key in delivery of quality education —NOUN VC Tribune Online

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7 d. ago  Stalwarts urge PDP to declare defectors’ seats vacant, dissolve executives in Akwa Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Stakeholders of the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have urged the party’s National Secretariat to initiate legal action to declare the seats of some State House of Assembly and National Assembly members from the state, who defected with Governor Pastor Umo Eno to the All Progressives […] The post  Stalwarts urge PDP to declare defectors’ seats vacant, dissolve executives in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Defense ministry claims major security gains in Tinubu’s midterm report

The Ministry of Defence has reported what it described as significant progress in Nigeria’s battle against terrorism, insurgency, oil theft, read more Defense ministry claims major security gains in Tinubu’s midterm report

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9 d. ago NNPP chieftain calls for perseverance, prayers amidst national challenges

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi has called on Nigerians to demonstrate perseverance and pray fervently in the face of the challenges confronting the nation. In a statement issued by the NNPP chieftain, he urged Nigerians to pray for the leadership of the […] The post NNPP chieftain calls for perseverance, prayers amidst national challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afenifere urges National Assembly to impeach Tinubu over highway contract conflict

Afenifere, has called on the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Tinubu over an alleged conflict of interest read more Afenifere urges National Assembly to impeach Tinubu over highway contract conflict

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1 week ago Don calls for stronger policy, funding to drive organic agric

By Vincent Kalu The Deputy Dean, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Dr Blessing Ada Ahamefule, has called for the urgent implementation of robust national policies and increased funding to drive the growth of organic agriculture and agro ecology in Nigeria. Speaking […] The post Don calls for stronger policy, funding to drive organic agric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration

Tribune Online Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the imperative is clear: West Africa must transcend fragmented national pursuits and pursue greater regional integration, Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms

From Idu Jude Abuja The Big Tent Shadow Cabinet, a good governance advocacy group, has called for urgent constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democracy, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The reforms, it said, would address structural issues such as the concentration of power in the Federal Government, which it observed, is […] The post Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister Mourns Mokwa Flood Victims, Urges National Action On Climate Change

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has expressed sorrow over the devastating floods that struck Mokwa, Niger State, claiming the lives of at least 200 people, including women and children. Offering prayers and condolences to the bereaved in a statement on Wednesday, the minister described the tragedy as heartbreaking. The […]

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1 week ago Presidency hits Afenifere over statement on Tinubu’s midterm progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has described the claim by pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, that President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope has turned into a nightmare for Nigerians, as “deceitful” and “jaundiced”. Afenifere faction, in a statement by its leader and the national publicity secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye, had said the midterm […] The post Presidency hits Afenifere over statement on Tinubu’s midterm progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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