3 h. ago Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The National Executive and Board of Trustees of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has commended the General Manager of Operations at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi for his humanitarian endeavours. The National President of HOSTCON […] The post Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Yoruba Youth Council Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State to restore peace and stability. The call comes amid deepening political crisis and worsening security situation in the state. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Comrade Eric Oluwole, the YYC expressed concern over the […]

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35 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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3 d. ago Another Rivers group renews call for end to state of emergency

Another group of Rivers elites has demanded for the return of democracy by recalling Sim Fubara, the suspended governor of read more Another Rivers group renews call for end to state of emergency

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom: IYC demands pipeline surveillance deal from oil firms operating in host communities

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Obolo clan in Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated its demand for a pipeline surveillance contract promised by Sterling Global/Natural Oil Field Services. In a communiqué issued in Uyo on Wednesday, following a meeting to inaugurate new operational chapters, the IYC, led by Chairman Michael Jaja, […] The post Akwa Ibom: IYC demands pipeline surveillance deal from oil firms operating in host communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Emergency Rule: Former Deputy Speaker Seeks Support For Ibas

Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. He hailed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state and called on all stakeholders to support the administration of the state’s sole administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

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7 d. ago Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) yesterday condemned the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to transfer power to Vice President Kashim Shettima during his absence from the country. President Tinubu has been away to France from where he headed for London. The group described the move as a […] The post Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Netizens Call For Fairness As Cyberstalking Allegation Lands David Nwokorie In Police Custody

Amid growing public concern over the impartiality of law enforcement agents in high-profile cases, calls have emerged for a fair hearing in the ongoing legal tussle involving David Nwokorie and Genevieve Okpara, daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hilary Okpara. Nwokorie was arrested last week by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department […]

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1 week ago Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths

From Daniel Kanu Dr Philips Nto, Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to become billionaires, tapping into the N14 trillion lost annually to post-harvest mismanagement. Speaking during a visit by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Abia State Chapter, […] The post Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PAPSD rejects emergency rule calls in Zamfara, backs Lawal’s progress

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) has dismissed calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State over insecurity, labelling them unconstitutional. PAPSD’s Executive Director, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, in a statement on 13 April 2025, accused “faceless groups” and “desperate politicians” of pushing the agenda to […] The post PAPSD rejects emergency rule calls in Zamfara, backs Lawal’s progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ndume urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Borno insecurity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Amid rising insecurity and the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on security, welfare and the economy. Speaking to journalists following a series of security meetings in Abuja, Ndume, who represents Borno South […] The post Ndume urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Borno insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Bring Back Our Fubara” – Women Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers

Angry women, said to be loyalists of suspended Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, were seen in major areas in Port Harcourt, calling for the end of emergency rule in the state. The demonstrators on Friday, flooded Aba road area, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Governor and his deputy, Ngozi Nma. During a march […] The post “Bring Back Our Fubara” – Women Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ohaneze youths to EFCC: Achimugu, a respected personality, global brand

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Kogi State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has risen in defence of socialite, Dr Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. This came amid the declaration of Achimugu wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, the Ohanaeze youths, Kogi State chapter, […] The post Ohaneze youths to EFCC: Achimugu, a respected personality, global brand appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Igbo Youths Acknowledge Achimugu’s Contributions, Call For Fair Review

The Kogi State chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has acknowledged the philanthropic contributions and public service efforts of Dr Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, OFR, describing her as a well-regarded figure with ties to Igboland. This recognition follows the recent declaration by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which listed Achimugu as wanted […]

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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise

By Sunday Ani The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has criticised the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, for allegedly blaming the Ijaw people for the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obu described Lokpobiri’s remarks as hypocritical and a betrayal of the Ijaw nation, accusing him of […] The post Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers

Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join hands in building the country, saying that the region won’t be part of any planned nationwide protest against government. The group warned that such demonstrations could trigger more unrest and destabilise the nation’s economy. Speaking in a statement on Sunday, the group’s President, Isah […] The post Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘No to chaos,’ Northern youths disown planned nationwide protest

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that Read More

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3 w. ago Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest

Tribune Online Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Self-determination groups in the Southwest, under the aegis of Yoruba Assembly, have expressed serious concerns over the worsening security situation in the region, stressing that the only solution to addressing cases of kidnapping, banditry, and other crimes, which have become rampant in the country, is through the establishment of State Police. Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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