15 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State, on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in their numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am […] The post Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am on […] The post Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu

Says ADC is not for sale… Nigerians need new set of leaders From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja As the crisis deepens, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has stated that the coalition is a sponsored move to return power to the north. Kachikwu, while speaking at a press conference in […] The post ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Donkey skin trade drives crisis for African women, children as 41% of owners report theft

By Chinenye Anuforo New research presented to African leaders today reveals a severe crisis fueled by the global demand for donkey skins, with 41% of surveyed donkey owners having experienced donkey theft. The research unveiled at the second Pan-African Donkey Conference (PADCo) in Côte d’Ivoire, links the escalating trade in donkey skins, primarily for the […] The post Donkey skin trade drives crisis for African women, children as 41% of owners report theft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Imo: Customs intercepts illegal export container containing donkey skin worth of N3.6bn

Tribune Online Imo: Customs intercepts illegal export container containing donkey skin worth of N3.6bn The Federal Operations Unit, Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday revealed that a 40ft containerised Donkey skin billed for illegal export and... Imo: Customs intercepts illegal export container containing donkey skin worth of N3.6bn Tribune Online

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1 week ago Mob Action: 8 Slain Wedding Guests Buried In Plateau As Police Arrest 22 Suspects

The remains of the eight victims of a mob attack in Mangun District of Mangu local government area of Plateau State, have been laid to rest at the Hayi Muslim Cemetery in Mangu LGA, at the weekend. The deceased, including women and children, were part of a 31-member group of wedding guests from Basawa community […]

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1 week ago Enugu First Lady pledges to sustain empowerment for women, children

Nkechinyere Mbah, the First Lady of Enugu State, has successfully concluded her familiarisation tour across the three senatorial districts of read more Enugu First Lady pledges to sustain empowerment for women, children

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2 w. ago 13 Confirmed Killed, Scores Injured In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on innocent villagers in Juwan Village of Tangur district of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, killing 13 persons. Eyewitnesses account identified most to the victims as women and children. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Mr. Kefas Mallai, confirmed the killings to newsmen in Jos, […]

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2 w. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman tells FG

By John Ogunsemore The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated the Federal Government over the recent dastardly killings in Benue. On Friday night, more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), five security personnel, women and children, were killed in a fresh coordinated attack by suspected herdsmen on Yelewata […] The post Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman to FG

By John Ogunsemore The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated the Federal Government over the recent dastardly killings in Benue. On Friday night, more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), five security personnel, women and children, were killed in a fresh coordinated attack by suspected herdsmen on Yelewata […] The post Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman to FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions  – World Bank

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008. read more Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions  – World Bank

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3 w. ago African Economies Confront Budget Pressures As World Bank Projects Worse Downturn

As global growth is projected to slow to its weakest pace since 2008, African economies are grappling with mounting budget pressures as they face a challenging external environment marked by trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and rising debt burdens. Amid a global economic slowdown driven by escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties, the World Bank is […]

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last month Benue killings: 5,795 children, 8,650 women displaced in Gwer West alone – SEMA

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, has disclosed that a total of 4,648 households, comprising 18,592 individuals, have been newly displaced in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) alone following recent attacks in the area. […] The post Benue killings: 5,795 children, 8,650 women displaced in Gwer West alone – SEMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month 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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