33 h. ago SERAP Seeks Presidential Probe Of June 12 Annulment, Amendment Of Electoral Act

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel to investigate the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections and identify those responsible for the deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic rights. SERAP also urged President Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister […]

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56 h. ago Tiger Base: RULAAC tackles Imo govt, calls police unit torture chamber

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A civil society group, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate closure of the Imo State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base) of the Imo Police Command. RULAAC also called for the investigation of the officers of the unit over alleged extra-judicial killings, torture, extortion and illegal […] The post Tiger Base: RULAAC tackles Imo govt, calls police unit torture chamber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige

The Sun Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the unresolved murders of prominent Nigerians, including Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, and Bola Ige, to bring closure to these long-standing cases. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during an event themed “June […] The post Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ijaw Community Threatens To Disrupt Oil Firm’s Operations Over Neglect

The people of Gelegele community in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State have threatened to disrupt operations of an oil company over alleged neglect and marginalisation. They urged the government to address the gas flaring and lack of basic infrastructure in the community just as they gave a 14-day ultimatum to the […]

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8 d. ago Cult Clash: Pandemonium In Edo Community As Lawmaker Debunks Link

Palpable fear has enveloped the sleepy Iruekpen Community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo following the resurgence of cult-related clashes, which left some persons sustaining serious injuries. Residents have expressed deep concern over the incident, alleging that members of the cult groups are regrouping at the residence of Hon. Marcus Onobun, a member […]

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8 d. ago Mike Igbinedion inducted into Okada community’s Elders Council

History was made in the Okada community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, as the community revived read more Mike Igbinedion inducted into Okada community’s Elders Council

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1 week ago JAMB laments rising digital examination fraud, says over 3,000 under investigation

Tribune Online JAMB laments rising digital examination fraud, says over 3,000 under investigation The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called for a more radical approach to tackling the menace of digital examination fraud in the country. Registrar of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, who made the call in Abuja, revealed that over 3,000 cases involving digital examination fraud are under investigation. He described the new trend as […] JAMB laments rising digital examination fraud, says over 3,000 under investigation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ganduje describes Kano athletes’ tragic deaths as national loss

Calls for thorough investigation From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths of 20 young athletes from Kano State involved in a fatal road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, describing it as […] The post Ganduje describes Kano athletes’ tragic deaths as national loss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ijaw Community Seeks NDDC’s Intervention On Road Project Abandoned For 11 Years

The Ijaw community of Gelegele in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo state has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to revisit the Udo-Ufunoma-Enikura-Gwilebu road project abandoned over 11 years ago. The community said no fewer than 100 communities have been cut off due to the non-completion of the road.   They […]

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2 w. ago Azura Power commits N1.66bn to healthcare, community roads network in Edo

Azura Power West Africa Limited (APWAL) has reiterated its commitment to the socio-economic development of its host communities, with the read more Azura Power commits N1.66bn to healthcare, community roads network in Edo

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2 w. ago Edo community protests destruction of farm crops, seeks Oba, govt interventions

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin As the nation grapples with acute food shortage, the inhabitants of Ekole Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State have raised concerns over the alleged destruction of their farmlands by one Monday Igbinoba. The inhabitants of the community, in their numbers, protested at the premises of the […] The post Edo community protests destruction of farm crops, seeks Oba, govt interventions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why I set up Queen Idia Art Gallery in Canada – Nekpen Obasogie

By Simeon Mpamugoh Desirous of propagating and sustaining Edo culture in the diaspora, an author, mother, and community advocate, Nekpen Obasogie, has unveiled a multimillion-dollar art gallery in the City of Brampton (Toronto), Canada. Queen Idia House Art Gallery was established out of Obasogie’s enthusiasm for art collection rooted in her Edo cultural origin. “The […] The post Why I set up Queen Idia Art Gallery in Canada – Nekpen Obasogie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Edo community calls for investigation of invasion by suspected policemen

Tribune Online Edo community calls for investigation of invasion by suspected policemen The people of the agrarian community of Enwan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo have petitioned security agencies and the Edo State Government over the invasion of the community by some armed men believed to be policemen, leading to the killing of a young man in the area. Edo community calls for investigation of invasion by suspected policemen Tribune Online

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