83 m. ago Former Colombian FARC Leaders Convicted Of Thousands Of Kidnappings

The former rebel leaders were also ordered to help locate missing victims of the conflict and carry out environmental work, among other methods of restorative justice. The post Former Colombian FARC Leaders Convicted Of Thousands Of Kidnappings appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Bauchi Citizens Forum, ATBU clash over alleged plan to scrap faculties

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Citizens Forum has accused the Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba, of plotting to close the entire Faculty of Management Sciences and some courses in the Faculty of Education Technology. Speaking at a press conference at the NUJ Secretariat in Bauchi […] The post Bauchi Citizens Forum, ATBU clash over alleged plan to scrap faculties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja A professor of medicine, Bayero University, Kano and consultant physician and nephrologist, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Aliyu Abdu, at the weekend, disclosed that a total of 10,000 kidneys are sold in the black market globally with about 651 kidneys (worth over $40,362,000 billion) trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between […] The post Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. 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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7 h. ago Petrol Price: Energy Expert Gives Reasons Nigerians Must Choose Dangote Over Marketers

An energy policy expert, Dan Kunle has faulted the opposition of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to recent petrol price cuts by the Dangote Refinery, describing the association as “an enemy of the state” for failing to invest in local refining capacity. Speaking on Arise News TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ […]

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7 h. 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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8 h. ago Politicians, Not Yahoo Boys, Are Why Nigeria Is Disrespected Abroad – Seun Kuti

  Afrobeat singer and activist, Seun Kuti, has stirred conversations once again after declaring that Nigeria’s poor global image is not the fault of internet fraudsters. These fraudsters are popularly called “yahoo boys,” but according to Kuti, the real reason behind Nigeria’s reputation issues lies elsewhere. According to him, the blame lies squarely on the […] The post Politicians, Not Yahoo Boys, Are Why Nigeria Is Disrespected Abroad – Seun Kuti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu

Tribune Online Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Godson Ohuruogu, the Chief Executive Officer, TracTrac, an agricultural mechanisation company, in this interview with NURUDEEN ALIMI, shares details of why it is important for farmers to have access to tractors and the reason behind the company’s initiative to provide 804 tractors to 125,000 farmers in strategic locations across Nigeria. Excerpts: Would you say Nigerian […] Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Commission Rallies Public Relations Heads For Education Renewal

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has called on public relations leaders across Nigeria to take the frontline in driving education reforms. The commission stressed that effective communication is central to delivering the goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education. At the opening of a two-day training for Heads of Public […]

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13 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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14 h. ago MTN To Educate 86,400 Students, 1,440 Teachers On Substance Abuse

MTN Foundation has revealed it plans to educate 86,400 public secondary school students and 1,440 teachers in 12 states on the impact of substance abuse. In his speech during the stakeholders‘ workshop on the implementation of the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme /Teachers Training held in Kaduna yesterday, MTN Foundation representative Abubakar Zubairu said that since the […]

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14 h. ago IDEAS project: Abia govt begins construction of modern vocational centres

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has begun the construction of modern vocational centres across the state under the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the project at Government Technical College (GTC), Osusu, Aba, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi said the […] The post IDEAS project: Abia govt begins construction of modern vocational centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago CVR: 4.5m new voters register, students account for 1 million

•INEC confirms online pre-registration figure From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that 4,445,505 Nigerians have pre-registered online after four weeks of the commencement of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC made the confirmation in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, […] The post CVR: 4.5m new voters register, students account for 1 million appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Sanitizing the operation of Agunechemba in Anambra State –A stitch in time saves nine

By Chris Okey Udeze The need to disarm members of Agunechemba ahead of the Anambra state governorship election cannot be over stressed. There is no doubt that the group played a key role in complimenting the police in bringing about the current reduction in the spate of kidnapping in Anambra state. The truth must be […] The post Sanitizing the operation of Agunechemba in Anambra State –A stitch in time saves nine appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NASU, SSANU threaten to join ASUU on indefinite strike, issue seven

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have read more NASU, SSANU threaten to join ASUU on indefinite strike, issue seven-day ultimatum

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16 h. ago Imo community sends SOS to IGP over plan to release kidnap suspect

By Blessing Iwuala The people of Ohoba Autonomous Community in Imo State have sent a Save-our-souls to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun over a plan by a police officer to release a kidnapping suspect in custody. The suspect, Emma Asso, was arrested by the police following a petition by the community through a law firm, […] The post Imo community sends SOS to IGP over plan to release kidnap suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Delta Police rescue teenager kidnapped in Niger, arrest 28 suspects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested a kidnap suspect, who allegedly hypnotised a young girl and lured her from Niger State to Delta state. The arrest followed an intelligence report that a suspect forcefully abducted girls from the North, and kept them in his house against their […] The post Delta Police rescue teenager kidnapped in Niger, arrest 28 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government over unresolved labour matters affecting their members in universities and inter-university centres. In a letter jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Prince […] The post NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NELFUND Seeks National Assembly Support On Education Financing

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has solicited the support and collaboration from the National Assembly to ensure that its 25 per cent allocation in the new Development Levy was fully realised and effectively deployed. Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, in a statement on Monday, noted that the 25 per cent allocation from […]

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23 h. ago HURIWA wants Tinubu, lawmakers to declare kidnappers as terrorists

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently read more HURIWA wants Tinubu, lawmakers to declare kidnappers as terrorists

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