3 h. ago Oluremi Tinubu to flag off distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses, midwives in Ondo

Oluremi Tinubu, will on Thursday and Friday in Ondo State, flag off the distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses and midwives. read more Oluremi Tinubu to flag off distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses, midwives in Ondo

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4 h. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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28 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Policies Threaten Nigeria’s Oil Revenue — NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised the alarm over the potential threat posed to Nigeria’s oil revenue by renewed protectionist policies rolled out by United State President Donald Trump. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, who addressed journalists at the State House on Tuesday, said Trump’s aggressive tariff regime targeting […]

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33 h. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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36 h. ago PDP govs condemn Plateau killings, raise alarm over worsening security

…as Obi visits victims, donates borehole, cash gift Governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have read more PDP govs condemn Plateau killings, raise alarm over worsening security

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37 h. ago Nigeria Air Traffic Engineers Can’t Achieve Excellence – President

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has raised the alarm that Air Traffic Engineers cannot deliver the level of excellence the aviation sector demands. The president of NAAE, Seizling Miri, who spoke at NAAE’s Lagos Branch AGM, lamented that many engineers were overstretched, saying cases of continuous shifts and repeat of duty rosters […]

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51 h. ago GenCos Raise Alarm Over N4trn Unpaid Invoices, Says Shutdown Imminent

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over an impending collapse of their operations due to the crippling debt of over N4 trillion owed to them by the federal government. The debt, comprising legacy obligations and unpaid subsidies for 2024, was severely undermining the power sector’s ability to function optimally. The Board of […]

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3 d. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo

…As 300,000 teachers risk job lose From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Edo State, raised the alarm that over 300,000 teachers are at the verge of losing their jobs if the state government implements the 300 percent increment in Personal Income Tax of private school owners. The chairman of […] The post Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Group raises the alarm over terrorist, bandit spillover into South

A leading non-governmental organisation, Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, on Friday, raised the alarm over what it described as the growing infiltration of terrorists and bandits into the South-West region. A statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, respectively in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressed concern that the worsening insecurity in Read More

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5 d. ago Group raises alarm over terrorist, bandit spillover into South

A leading non-governmental organisation, Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, on Friday, raised the alarm over what it described as the growing infiltration of terrorists and bandits into the South-West region. A statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, respectively in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressed concern that the worsening insecurity in Read More

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5 d. ago Benue killings: NCDPA Makurdi Diocese raises alarm over safety of Bishop Wilfred Anagbe

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese has expressed grave concern over the growing rumours on the safety of the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, and his priest, Revd Fr Remigius Ihyula, following the Bishop’s courageous and truthful statements on the persistent killings, violence, […] The post Benue killings: NCDPA Makurdi Diocese raises alarm over safety of Bishop Wilfred Anagbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Japa: Association raises the alarm as over 15,000 nurses leave Nigeria in 2024

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to shift focus from expanding nursing education to addressing the systemic issues driving the mass emigration of nurses, popularly known as the Japa syndrome. The association expressed concern over persistent challenges, noting that as of February 2025, nearly 15,500 nurses had left Read More

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6 d. ago No woman needs to die giving birth—First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

Distributes scrubs, crocs to nurses and midwives Announces N50m re-capitalisation grant to 1,000 petty traders in Taraba By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that no woman needs to die during childbirth. She made this statement at the launch of professional kits distribution for midwives in Jalingo, Taraba State. The kits, […] The post No woman needs to die giving birth—First Lady Oluremi Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 15,495 nurses leave Nigeria for abroad by February 2025 – NANNM

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The President of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Haruna Mamman, said on Thursday that 15,495 nurses have left Nigeria for foreign practice as of February 2025, according to the group’s records. This comes days after the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, […] The post 15,495 nurses leave Nigeria for abroad by February 2025 – NANNM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos residents protest over recurring killings, kidnappings

Residents of Igbe Alagemo in the Igbogbo Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu have raised the alarm over reported kidnappings and killings in the community. This was made known during a Save Our Soul protest held on Tuesday at the council secretariat and the palace of the monarch in the community. The residents, who took Read More

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7 d. ago FG to automate landing, exit cards for foreigners from May 1

The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated, as part of efforts to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes. With the automation, foreigners will be required to complete the forms online before boarding flights to or from Nigeria. Read More

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7 d. ago Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja No fewer than 16, 000 medical doctors left Nigeria for foreign practice in the last five years. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who made the disclosure said available records indicated that more doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have also indicated interest to leave to […] The post Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago VIDEO: Mother laments after daughter soils self over alleged school toilet ban

A concerned parent has raised alarm after her young daughter, a preschooler, reportedly soiled herself at school , allegedly because of a warning issued during a school assembly that discouraged children from defecating in school. The parent who shared a video of her conversation with the headmistress, on TikTok with the username #alagatosmart on Thursday Read More

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8 d. ago Japa: 16,000 doctors left Nigeria in 5 years – Health Minister

Thousands more planning to leave Lament maldistribution of workforce By Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has revealed that at least 16,000 medical doctors left the country for foreign practice over the past five years. He also warned that many more doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers […] The post Japa: 16,000 doctors left Nigeria in 5 years – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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