42 m. ago Insecurity: Kwara community raises alarm over increasing rate of killings, kidnapping

…Calls for govt action   From Bamigbola Gbolagunte   The Isanlu Isin Youth Forum in Kwara State has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of insecurity in Kwara south senatorial district of the state. To this end, the forum called on the state government and security agencies to intensify efforts at curbing criminal acts […] The post Insecurity: Kwara community raises alarm over increasing rate of killings, kidnapping appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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71 m. ago Ondo woman arrested for allegedly killing sister over N800 dispute

Tribune Online Ondo woman arrested for allegedly killing sister over N800 dispute “Disputes, no matter how small, should be resolved through dialogue and not violence. This case shows how avoidable quarrels can end in tragedy,” Lawal said. Ondo woman arrested for allegedly killing sister over N800 dispute Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Bandits kidnap over 50 in Zamfara attacks, shattering hopes of peace

Over 50 people have been kidnapped in two separate attacks by armed bandits in Zamfara state. The attacks happened just read more Bandits kidnap over 50 in Zamfara attacks, shattering hopes of peace

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2 h. ago ‘Distorted And False’: Israel Rejects UN Probe Accusing It Of Genocide

Nearly 65,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the United Nations considers reliable. The post ‘Distorted And False’: Israel Rejects UN Probe Accusing It Of Genocide appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Arms To Bandits In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command assured that efforts are ongoing to arrest other accomplices and dismantle the criminal network. The post Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Arms To Bandits In Zamfara appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Israel Bombards Gaza City As UN Probe Accuses It Of ‘Genocide’

The agency said at least 17 people had been killed on Tuesday, noting that "the number of deaths and injuries continues to rise". The post Israel Bombards Gaza City As UN Probe Accuses It Of ‘Genocide’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Osimhen Still In Pain, Expected To Return Soon, Says Galatasaray Coach

Victor Osimhen is still experiencing pain but is expected to return to action soon, according to Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk. Osimhen sustained an injury while on international duty with Nigeria last week and returned to Turkey immediately for treatment, with Galatasaray providing updates on their official website. The powerful forward missed the Yellow and Red’s […]

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5 h. ago GWR Recognises Hilda Baci’s Record Making Cooked Jollof Rice In Lagos

Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially confirmed that Nigerian chef and former record holder, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. The confirmation was made in a statement shared on Monday via GWR’s official X handle. The post read: “New record: […] The post GWR Recognises Hilda Baci’s Record Making Cooked Jollof Rice In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t

…Says Citizens Still Waiting for Promised Dividends From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State have faulted the federal government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are worse off two years after the policy was announced. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) and Team Lead of […] The post Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Group commends Tinubu, demands action against sponsors of insecurity

A group, Concerned Citizens of Zamfara, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to combating banditry and kidnapping in Northern Nigeria. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs, Concerned Citizens of Zamfara, Dr. Yazidu Muhammad Namoriki, the group highlighted the president’s efforts to restore peace and security in the region, acknowledging […] The post Group commends Tinubu, demands action against sponsors of insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Fuel surcharge: Road to progress or roadblock to prosperity?

Amidst the flurry of new tax laws and economic policies in Nigeria, the re-emergence of the 5 percent fuel surcharge read more Fuel surcharge: Road to progress or roadblock to prosperity?

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9 h. ago Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers, Kill District Head In Zamfara

A gang of armed bandits have abducted over 40 worshippers in Gidan Turbe village of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Also, armed bandits have attacked Dogon Daji town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State, beheading the town’s district head. The bandits carrying sophisticated weapons invaded the village on Monday while residents of […]

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15 h. ago Proposed 5% fuel tax would only work if naira strengthens – Taiwo Oyedele

Nigeria’s proposed 5 per cent fuel tax should only be introduced when economic conditions improve, such as a stronger naira read more Proposed 5% fuel tax would only work if naira strengthens – Taiwo Oyedele

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15 h. ago Feeling Forgotten, Ivory Coast Rape Survivors Seek Healing Together

Calm has returned to the West African country in the years since that post-election crisis, which killed around 3,000 people. The post Feeling Forgotten, Ivory Coast Rape Survivors Seek Healing Together appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Dangote Refinery exports 1.1bn litres of petrol in three months

Ends Nigeria’s five-decade queues Nigeria’s long battle with fuel shortages appears to be over as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery marks read more Dangote Refinery exports 1.1bn litres of petrol in three months

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17 h. ago GWR confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest Serving of Nigerian Jollof Rice

Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially recognised Nigerian chef and former record holder, Hilda Baci, and Gino for setting a read more GWR confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest Serving of Nigerian Jollof Rice

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21 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of 19 people in an accident at a bridge in Gummi Local Government of Zamfara State over the weekend. Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Dangote accuses Matrix, NIPCO, others of fraud, inflated figures

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused Nigeria’s fuel importers, including Matrix and NIPCO, of sabotaging its operations through inflated petrol consumption read more Dangote accuses Matrix, NIPCO, others of fraud, inflated figures

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22 h. ago Bandits abduct 40 worshippers during morning prayers in Zamfara mosque attack

No fewer than 40 worshippers were abducted during dawn prayers on Monday in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area read more Bandits abduct 40 worshippers during morning prayers in Zamfara mosque attack

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22 h. ago Rising Food Prices Fueling Chronic Illness In Nigeria – NUJ Warns

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, has raised concerns that the rising cost of foodstuff across the country is worsening chronic illnesses among Nigerians. The union urged policymakers to prioritize affordable nutrition as part of the nation’s health strategy, insisting that a healthy population is the foundation of national development. The call […] The post Rising Food Prices Fueling Chronic Illness In Nigeria – NUJ Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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