3 h. ago State Creation Brings Dividends Of Democracy To Citizens’ Doorstep – Sen Monguno

The Senate Chief Whip and the senator representing Borno North, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, has said that creating more states as desired by citizens will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people’s doorstep. Senator Monguno said this at a special dinner organised by the senator representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume, for members of […]

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3 h. ago Insecurity: IGP Redeploys CPs In Borno, Jigawa, Osun, C/River, Ondo

The inspector general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetukun has redeployed and posted new commissioners of police to Borno, Jigawa, Cross River, Ondo and Osun states, respectively. The newly posted commissioners of police include CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid to Borno State Command; CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua to Cross-River State Command; CP Dahiru Mohammed to Jigawa State […]

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10 h. ago “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated organizers of opposition coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The FCT Minister noted that the political stakeholders who defected from their various parties to join Africa Democratic Congress, were not interested in rescuing Nigerians from economic hardship and insecurity challenges. Wike […] The post “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Borno Gov Mourns Killing Of Nine Villagers By Boko Haram Terrorists

Borno State Governor, Babangana Zulum has mourned the death of nine villagers, killed during an attack on Malamfatori in Abadam Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that some suspected Boko Haram Terrorists, invaded Malamfatori town on Saturday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the criminal elements also injured other members of the community. Reacting […] The post Borno Gov Mourns Killing Of Nine Villagers By Boko Haram Terrorists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Insecurity: Zulum cautions Borno residents against aiding Boko Haram

Tribune Online Insecurity: Zulum cautions Borno residents against aiding Boko Haram “Let me make it clear that anyone found assisting Boko Haram to harm this community will face God’s wrath Insecurity: Zulum cautions Borno residents against aiding Boko Haram Tribune Online

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15 h. ago APM rejects coalition, urges Nigerians to beware of Aregbesola’s crusade

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has called on Nigerians to reject the crusade of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola who had made all his money under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and led Osun State into an indebted state. The Chairman of APM in Osun, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, in a statement on […] The post APM rejects coalition, urges Nigerians to beware of Aregbesola’s crusade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport

Tribune Online Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed profound excitement following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a new strategic framework that prioritises the completion of the Bakassi Deep Seaport.  The roadmap, encapsulated in the newly launched National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, identifies Bakassi among nine key deep seaports marked for accelerated […] Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect

Tribune Online Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect The Ondo State Police Command has said significant security breakthroughs have been recorded in the state in the last two weeks, including the arrest of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, suspected cultists, and fraudsters. Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect Tribune Online

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18 h. ago ADC: Zulum Dismisses Defection Rumour, Affirms Loyalty To APC

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has dismissed speculations in some sections of the online media, suggesting that he would lead five other governors to defect to the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the rumour as unfounded and baseless fabrication by unscrupulous […]

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18 h. ago Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Leaders of Southern Borno have renewed their decades-long demand for the creation of Savannah State, submitting a formal memorandum at the North-East zonal public hearing of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Maiduguri. Ambassador Dauda Danladi, Chairman of the Conference of Southern Borno Development Associations, presented the request during the […] Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, weekend declared the South-South geopolitical zone to be on a firm trajectory of read more Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

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24 h. ago ADC: Zulum dismisses defection rumour, affirms loyalty to APC, Tinubu

Tribune Online ADC: Zulum dismisses defection rumour, affirms loyalty to APC, Tinubu "We remain resolute in our commitment to serving Borno State under the banner of our great party, the APC,” the statement concluded. ADC: Zulum dismisses defection rumour, affirms loyalty to APC, Tinubu Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Abia Community Joins Protest Against Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate

Barely two days after farmers in Etomi community in Etung local government area of Cross River State protested the planned privatisation of Government Cocoa Estate, Abia community has also joined Etomi community in protesting against Privatisation policy. The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Our estate isn’t for sale, “Give us our land […]

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27 h. ago 2027: Coalition Leaders Relocate To Regions, Begin Mobilisation

The leaders of the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have begun their mobilisation drive in their regions. LEADERSHIP Sunday checks revealed that the coalition leaders, namely, its interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, the national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, returned to their states, Benue and Osun to galvanise their bases. It was further […]

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28 h. ago Why women are fighting for youths’ future –Tayo Adeyanju, convener, Profitable Mothers

Wants political leaders to put things right By Enyeribe Ejiogu   Pastor (Dr) Oluwatayo Adeyanju, who has a doctorate in Theology and Convener of Profitable Mothers, a group of Pentecostal women committed to improving the lot of women, is disturbed by the happenings in the country, particularly insecurity and the hardship in the country. As […] The post Why women are fighting for youths’ future –Tayo Adeyanju, convener, Profitable Mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu

Govt officials, senior officers complicit in worsening insecurity • Says Tinubu’s handling of anti-corruption fight poor By Tunde Thomas Elder statesman and former Secretary General, Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu has advised the Tinubu administration to pursue national legislation on the establishment of state police if the All Progressives Congress, APC, is serious about fighting insecurity. […] The post Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Rainy season farming: Scanty rainfall, insecurity heighten fears of poor harvest

• Kaduna, Nasarawa offer better hope   By Noah Ebije (Kaduna), John Adams (Minna), Emmanuel Adeyemi (Lokoja), Agaju Madugba (Katsina)   The late start of the rains in the northern parts of the country has expectedly raised concerns about the country experiencing food scarcity in the coming year.     KADUNA In Kaduna State, the […] The post Rainy season farming: Scanty rainfall, insecurity heighten fears of poor harvest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago 40 Ghanaian Victims Rescued As Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, the state capital, and rescued 40 Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretences. The police said the rescue operation was carried out by the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) following a petition forwarded through the INTERPOL Liaison Office […]

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36 h. ago PHOTOS: Flood wreaks havoc in Ondo communities, destroys properties

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Flood wreaks havoc in Ondo communities, destroys properties A devastating flood has wreaked havoc in Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, submerging major roads and streets after three consecutive days PHOTOS: Flood wreaks havoc in Ondo communities, destroys properties Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation

Tribune Online Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have vowed to stage a naked protest if the state government proceeds with the planned privatisation of a government-owned cocoa estate in their area. Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Tribune Online

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