45 m. 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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4 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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7 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 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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12 h. ago Court restrains Aliyu Bello from parading as Nasarawa APC Chair

By Abel Leonard, Lafia A Senior District Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has granted an order restraining Hon. Aliyu Bello from parading himself or acting as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The court order, issued on July 3, 2025, by Hon. Abdullah M. Lanze, Senior District Judge, followed […] The post Court restrains Aliyu Bello from parading as Nasarawa APC Chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago PICTORIAL: OPSH Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) while conducting offensive operations on Wednesday, July 3 at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities in Bokkos LGA along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa States, have neutralised one bandit while others fled into the surrounding bushes. OPSH, in a statement issued by its Media Information […]

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18 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Perry Opara Emerges Political Advisers’ National Forum Chairman

Prominent politician and businessman, Chief Perry Opara, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the National Forum for Political Advisers (NAFOPA). This was after a high-profile forum meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton hotel, Abuja, marking a new chapter in the group’s life. Also, Hon Ahmed Mohammed, Political Adviser to the Nasarawa […]

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19 h. ago Use Our Digital Maps To Fight Insecurity, OSGOF Urges Security Agencies

The Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF), Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, has advised security agencies to use digital maps provided by his office when planning operations in the country. Adebomehin noted that mapping is an integral part of security architecture, and the country cannot be an exception if we are to combat current insecurity effectively. A […]

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21 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, State Police, Rotational President

Enugu State governor Dr. Peter Mbah has called for the creation of an additional state in the Southeast to make it equal to the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also advocated for a rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and better secure the nation. He […]

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23 h. ago Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra

By Zika Bobby Tilova for Africa, a charity foundation, has called on Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to implement policies that will protect the economically vulnerable and low income earners in the state. Co-founder of the American based foundation, Martin Nwabueze, made the call when he paid an advocacy visit to Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner […] The post Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

Benue farmers on Thursday said that the state’s fertile farmlands had become killing fields for invaders. The farmers who bared read more Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

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35 h. ago Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A prominent women’s advocacy group in Kaduna Central Senatorial District has sharply criticised Senator Lawal Adamu for what it described as two years of non-performance, lack of constituency engagement, and failure to provide empowerment programmes, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Women Forum […] The post Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Coalition: No one group can change Nigeria alone — Peter Obi

Tribune Online Coalition: No one group can change Nigeria alone — Peter Obi "To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must..." Coalition: No one group can change Nigeria alone — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Jaiz Bank Lifts NYSC Camp Spirit With Thrilling Football Match

In a spirited display of community involvement and corporate social responsibility, Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s foremost non-interest bank, hosted an exhilarating friendly football match at the NYSC Keffi Orientation Camp in Nasarawa State on Sunday. With a nail-biting finish, the match concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for the NYSC Keffi team, sealing their win […]

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45 h. ago Succession by Endorsement: How Tinubu’s visit sparks rift in Nasarawa APC

From Abel Leonard, Lafia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Nasarawa State, which was intended to celebrate infrastructural milestones, has instead opened a new chapter in the state’s political narrative, Daily Sun’s investigation reveals. A remark made by the president during his address—that he would support any gubernatorial candidate endorsed by Governor Abdullahi Sule—has […] The post Succession by Endorsement: How Tinubu’s visit sparks rift in Nasarawa APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges 

From John Adams, Minna   Worried by the recent escalation in bandits attacks on some communities across Kontagora Emirate Council in Niger state, critical stakeholders from the Emirate Council have agreed to convene an emergency security summit with a view to come up with a workable solution towards addressing the growing level security challenge in […] The post Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh has advocated a shift in narrative in the way Nigerians relate with security agencies. She urged Nigerians to begin highlighting the countless acts of bravery, sacrifice, and gallantry shown by security agents instead of constantly digging up negative videos about […] The post Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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