9 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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11 h. ago Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organization committed to humanitarian service, social justice, and equity, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Aba and Umuahia. In a statement released by Esinwa Christian Chinonso, the group’s Public Relations Officer, after its executive meeting in Aba, the President of NBM […] The post Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility

Tribune Online Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Muslim clerics and traditional rulers have been urged to intensify efforts in enlightening the youth against the get-rich-quick syndrome, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in society. The spiritual leader (Amir) of an Islamic organization in Kwara State, The Companions (Ilorin District), Mallam Ismail Okunlola, made this call in a statement condemning the recent brutal killing […] Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Four killed in renewed Ebonyi communal clash over disputed land

Chairman condemns killings From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki No fewer than four persons have been killed in a renewed boundary dispute between Ogwor community in Ishiagu and their Umuobor neighbours in Akaeze, both in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Three of those killed were said to be part of a contingent that entered the […] The post Four killed in renewed Ebonyi communal clash over disputed land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NEMA warns Imo, Abia residents to guard against fire, floods

The National Emergency Management Agency has called on people in Imo and Abia states to take measures to guard against fire outbreaks and floods to secure lives and properties. NEMA Head of Operation for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe made the call while speaking to South-South PUNCH on measures to create awareness of fire Read More

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4 d. ago Atiku demands probe into take over of Assembly by security personnel

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a  horough investigation into a viral video showing armed security personnel at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Abubakar, in a statement, described the action of the security agencies as an assault on the country’s democracy. He said that it was bewildering that the security operatives reportedly […] The post Atiku demands probe into take over of Assembly by security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Oluwo condemns killings in Osun over control of LGs, sues for peace

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has condemned killings being reported over control of local governments across the state. The monarch in a statement personally signed and made available to journalists by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, urged the political parties to sheathe their swords and allow […] The post Oluwo condemns killings in Osun over control of LGs, sues for peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rising piracy threatens Nigeria’s maritime trade, MEOLAN warns

Petitions Rivers govt, IGP, 6 Brigade Commander, Eastern Naval Command From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Marine Equipment Owners and Leasers Association of Nigeria (MEOLAN) has appealed for urgent action from the Rivers State government and security agencies against rising piracy in the waterways, in a rallying cry for security and economic stability. Addressing journalists […] The post Rising piracy threatens Nigeria’s maritime trade, MEOLAN warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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