9 h. ago ‘Nation Only Strong As Men Who Lead At Home’, Says Tinubu On Father’s Day

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the strength of Nigeria as a nation is directly tied to the character and leadership of men within their families, describing the home as the “first institution of leadership.” In a heartfelt Father’s Day message shared on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, on Sunday, President Tinubu paid glowing tribute […]

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12 h. ago Fathers’ Day: Okpebholo urges fathers to love their children as God’s gifts

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, drew a similarity between the dedication required in fatherhood and in leadership at a special thanksgiving mass to mark the second year in office of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku to commemorate Father’s Day celebration. Addressing the […] The post Fathers’ Day: Okpebholo urges fathers to love their children as God’s gifts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Father’s Day: Families Thrive When Fathers Are Involved — Remi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended Nigerian fathers for their dedication to raising responsible children and strengthening the fabric of society, stressing that families, and by extension, the nation, thrive when fathers are actively involved in parenting. In a statement to mark the 2025 Father’s Day, the First Lady celebrated the […]

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24 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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29 h. ago Bayelsa shines with double victory at 25th Milo Basketball regional finals in Asaba

Bayelsa State delivered a standout performance at the Abuja zonal finals of the 25th Milo Basketball Championship, taking home titles in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. The event, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba Delta state featured thrilling matches and outstanding teamwork from schools across the region. In the boys’ final, Bishop Dimieari […] The post Bayelsa shines with double victory at 25th Milo Basketball regional finals in Asaba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls

Tribune Online Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls To train 1000 male leaders, influencers in 2 years As part of events marking the 2025 Fathers Day, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has held a conference to advocate for equal rights for the male and the female child. The event, tagged ‘Fathers as feminists: Redefining fatherhood for equality […] Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls Tribune Online

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35 h. ago RULAAC demands closure of Imo Tiger Base over detainee’s death, alleges torture chamber

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), a civil society group, has called for the immediate closure of the Imo State Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as Tiger Base, under the Imo State Police Command. The group also demanded an investigation into the unit’s officers over allegations of extrajudicial killings, torture, […] The post RULAAC demands closure of Imo Tiger Base over detainee’s death, alleges torture chamber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Father’s Day: Och’Idoma, Centre LSD, Others Advocate Equal Rights For Boys, Girls

As part of events marking the 2025 Father’s Day, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has held a conference to advocate for equal rights for male child and the female child. The event, tagged “Fathers as feminists: Redefining fatherhood for equality and justice”, which held in Abuja at the weekend, brought […]

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68 h. ago Nigeria would’ve been better if my father was president – MKO Abiola’s son

By Seyi Babalola MKO Abiola’s son, Jamiu Abiola, believes Nigeria would have been significantly better off economically if his father, a democracy hero, had been allowed to become president in 1993. Jamiu made the statement on Thursday at Channels Television’s June 12 Special Forum to commemorate Nigeria’s 26-year period of uninterrupted democratic government. “Nigeria would […] The post Nigeria would’ve been better if my father was president – MKO Abiola’s son appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: Lagos4Lagos Movement advocates recommitment to people

From Oluseye Ojo The Lead Visioner, Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, has called for recommitment to the ideals of freedom, unity, accountability, and people-centred governance. He made the call in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day, which is celebrated every June 12 in […] The post June 12: Lagos4Lagos Movement advocates recommitment to people-centred governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: Nigeria’s democracy backsliding amid governance crisis, CISLAC warns

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria marks Democracy Day and 26 years of continuous democratic governance on June 12, 2025, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a stark warning about the country’s democratic trajectory. The organisation decried what it described as a “frightening collapse” of responsible, transparent, and accountable governance under President […] The post June 12: Nigeria’s democracy backsliding amid governance crisis, CISLAC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC

Tribune Online Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani on Thursday averred that the country's democracy is backsliding because of the frightening collapse of responsible, transparent and accountable governance under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Dividends Of Democracy Go Beyond Building Roads, Paying Salaries – PAACA

The executive director of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Ezenwa Nwagwu, has faulted the routine celebration of road construction and salary payments as dividends of democracy, describing it as a “profound misunderstanding” of what democratic governance truly entails. Nwagwu stated this in a statement marking Nigeria’s 26th anniversary of uninterrupted civil […]

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2 w. ago Milo Basketball Championship: Adamawa State dunks off Conference Finals with wins in Kano

The journey to the national stage of the 25th MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship has officially begun, with Kano setting the stage for an exciting series of regional finals. The Savannah Conference, the first in the lineup, delivered a thrilling start as Adamawa State swept both the boys’ and girls’ titles, making a bold entrance […] The post Milo Basketball Championship: Adamawa State dunks off Conference Finals with wins in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago MAMA Centre seeks collective action to improve healthcare access for girls

By Doris Obinna In commemoration of Children’s Day celebration, a non-governmental organisation, the Mothers And Marginalised Advocacy (MAMA) Centre, has called for urgent collective action among national and international actors for improved healthcare access for children, especially girls. In a statement, Executive Director, MAMA Centre, Ms. Chioma Kanu, expressed concern over the critical lack of […] The post MAMA Centre seeks collective action to improve healthcare access for girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nwokorie Condemns ‘Illegal’ Arrest, Detention By Police Over Feud With Ex

Youth advocate and founder of the African Youth Leadership Centre, David Nwokorie, has condemned his recent arrest and detention by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, describing the incident as an “illegal act” and a gross violation of his fundamental human rights. According to reports, Nwokorie, who also convenes the African Youth Conference, was arrested […]

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3 w. ago 47 CSOs demand justice for abducted teen activist, Sharif amid allegations of state persecution

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A coalition of 47 civil society organisations have raised alarm over the alleged illegal detention, harassment, and life-threatening persecution of Hamdiyyah Sharif, a teenage social commentator and advocate for improved governance and citizen welfare in Sokoto State. In a joint press statement, signed by groups including Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre […] The post 47 CSOs demand justice for abducted teen activist, Sharif amid allegations of state persecution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Teenage siblings kidnapped in Imo, abductors demand N100m ransom

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Gunmen have kidnapped two siblings from Umuoka, Amakohia-Ubi in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday. A source from the area told our correspondent that the siblings a boy and a girl aged 18 and 16 respectively were whisked away by their abductors at about 6 pm while […] The post Teenage siblings kidnapped in Imo, abductors demand N100m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago WARDC seeks partnership with Soludo on sexual, reproductive health awareness

Tribune Online WARDC seeks partnership with Soludo on sexual, reproductive health awareness Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called for partnership with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo's administration to... WARDC seeks partnership with Soludo on sexual, reproductive health awareness Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Federal Ministry of Education partners Benue SUBEB to advocate community

Tribune Online Federal Ministry of Education partners Benue SUBEB to advocate community-based ECCDE centres The Executive Chairman, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, on Monday received a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), Abuja, who were at the Board’s headquarters for an advocacy visit on the establishment and sustainability of Community-Based Early Childhood Care Development and Education (ECCDE) Centres and Neighbourhood Primary Schools. […] Federal Ministry of Education partners Benue SUBEB to advocate community-based ECCDE centres Tribune Online

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