5 h. ago Plateau Killings: We’re excluded from peace parley, MACBAN laments

From Jude Owuamanam Jos Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Plateau State Chapter hae expresses surprise and concern over being excluded from a security meeting held by the Plateau State Government on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, New Government House. The association, in a statement signed by the MACBAN Chairman, […] The post Plateau Killings: We’re excluded from peace parley, MACBAN laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago I Ensured Neutrality In Selection Process Of Alaafin, Makinde Insists

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has maintained that he had no regret in ensuring that due process was followed during the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo. The governor, who stated this when the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade and his wife, Ayaba Abiwunmi paid courtesy visit to the governor at his […]

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9 h. ago Gombe Gov’t Probes Billiri Easter Tragedy As Gov Yahaya Mourns Victims

Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an investigation into the tragic accident that occurred during an Easter procession in Billiri local government area of the State on Monday, which resulted in the loss of five lives and injuries to many others. This is as the governor also expressed deep sorrow and concern over the […]

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11 h. ago Terror Group Mahmuda Occupies Parts Of Kwara, Niger, Emir Alarms Authorities

The Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki, has expressed grave concern over a growing terrorist group called “Mahmuda” that is reportedly occupying parts of Kwara and Niger States. According to Seriki, the authorities have been neglecting these regions, leaving local communities vulnerable to attacks. He voiced his frustration during an interview on Monday, saying that the […] The post Terror Group Mahmuda Occupies Parts Of Kwara, Niger, Emir Alarms Authorities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago “Nigeria’s Political Institutions At Risk Under Tinubu” – Pastor Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, urging the president to adopt a more humble approach to governance. During his state of the nation address on Sunday in Lagos, Bakare expressed his concern that Tinubu’s administration is straying from its intended course and […] The post “Nigeria’s Political Institutions At Risk Under Tinubu” – Pastor Bakare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Experts raise concerns over child health challenges in Nigeria

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Medical experts have expressed growing concern over the increasing threats to newborn and child health in Nigeria and across parts of West Africa, citing socio-economic and cultural challenges that continue to undermine survival rates. The warning was issued yesterday during a virtual media review on Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health in […] The post Experts raise concerns over child health challenges in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reps Demand Crackdown On Masterminds Of ₦1.3tr CBEX Crypto Scam

The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed deep concern over reports of the crash of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme – CBEX, calling for an urgent crackdown by all security agencies on the perpetrators of the economic crime. LEADERSHIP recalls that the scheme has trapped over ₦1.3 trillion belonging to thousands of Nigerians. Chairman, House […]

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5 d. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Urge Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the West […]

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5 d. ago Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger

From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has expressed great concern over growing security challenges in the country, especially in parts of the North, saying the activities of bandits and other insurgents are hampering its operations. Comptroller General of the Customs Service, Mr. Bash Adewale Adeniyi, stated this in Minna, Niger State, on […] The post Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash

Auctions 500 jerrycans, two drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service has expressed great concern over the growing security challenges, especially in parts of the north, saying that the activities of bandits and other insurgents is hampering its operations. The Comptroller General of the Customs Service, […] The post Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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5 d. ago CBEX crash: All you need to know about the Ponzi scheme that duped Nigerians

On Tuesday, the digital investment platform CBEX suddenly collapsed, with reports indicating that investors incurred losses amounting to over N1.3 trillion. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with users expressing frustration, criticism, and concern. Many stormed the CBEX office in Oyo State to destroy their belongings. PUNCH Online has compiled a list of things you Read More

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5 d. ago Chief Kefas Condemned Plateau Killings, Urges Vigilance, Empowerment

Prominent businessman and community leader Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik has condemned the recent killings in Plateau State, labelling the situation as “heartbreaking and intolerable.” He expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity and urged federal and state governments to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace. In a statement to the press yesterday, Chief […]

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6 d. ago “Leadership Collapse Has Crippled PDP” – Suswam Fires Warning Shot

Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has expressed deep concern over the worsening internal strife within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the current state of the party as dire due to failed leadership and loss of public trust. Speaking with news men on Tuesday, Suswam did not hold back in his assessment of the […] The post “Leadership Collapse Has Crippled PDP” – Suswam Fires Warning Shot appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Exclusion of CONUA from agreement renegotiation dangerous for academic system – Sunmonu

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Congress of University Academics (CONUA), has expressed concern over its exclusion from the renegotiation process on the 2009 agreement saying that the development is dangerous for academic system. In a letter dated 4th April, 2025, addressed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), it was indicated that the committee […] The post Exclusion of CONUA from agreement renegotiation dangerous for academic system – Sunmonu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Substandard CNG Kits Flooding Nigerian Markets, Says Northern Group

The Arewa Unity Forum (AUF) has expressed concern over an influx of substandard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) kits and cylinders into the Nigerian market. The national chairman of AUF, Nasiru Umar, said that while the nation has embraced a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, safety and quality standards mustn’t be compromised. He added that […]

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9 d. ago Air Peace pledges to return trafficked underage girls from Côte d’Ivoire

The Chairman of Air Peace airlines, Dr Allen Onyema, has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the recent discovery of Nigerian underaged girls trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire. This was made known through a statement that Onyema personally signed and made available to journalists on Saturday. Onyema promised that his airline would ensure the return of Read More

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9 d. ago Air Peace To Airlift Trafficked Teenagers From Ivory Coast To Nigeria

Air Peace Airline has volunteered to airlift Nigerian teenage girls trafficked to Ivory Coast back to the country. Chairman of Air Peace Group, Dr Allen Onyema, who expressed deep concern and condemnation over the recent discovery of the underage girls, called for collective efforts to discourage trafficking, describing it as inhumane and ungodly. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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1 week ago North Lacking CNG Conversion, Filling Centres – Arewa Youths

Arewa Youth Circle has petitioned the federal government, expressing deep concern over what it described as the “colossal relegation” of Northern Nigeria in the rollout and implementation of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative. In the petition signed by its coordinator, Hassan Bilyamin Jambil, the group accused the chairman of the Presidential CNG Committee, […]

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1 week ago Gov Kefas Offers Automatic Appointment To 2 Women Living With HIV In Taraba

Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, on Friday, offered automatic appointment to two women who confessed they have been living a happy life despite being HIV-carriers for about a decade Kefas announced the job offer during a two-day working visit of the First Lady/Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Jalingo, Taraba State capital. Mrs […]

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