83 m. ago See Military As Partners, Not Occupation Forces, CDS Urges Nigerians

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to see the military as a partner in progress, and not as an occupation forces that is alien to the people it is meant to serve and protect. General Musa stated this on Thursday at the Maiden Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Civil-Military Relation Conference […]

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2 h. ago Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors 

By John Ogunsemore The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pained by the Court of Appeal judgment of February 10 that reinstated the APC local government council chairmen and councillors across the state and another judgement of the court on June 13 that reiterated the […] The post Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Insurgency: NAF airstrike destroys IED factory, terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno

Tribune Online Insurgency: NAF airstrike destroys IED factory, terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno This was contained in a statement made available to defence correspondents in Abuja on Thursday by the spokesperson of the service, Air Commodore Ehime Ejodame. Insurgency: NAF airstrike destroys IED factory, terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Itsekiri leaders seek fairness, transparency in pipeline contract awards

Tribune Online Itsekiri leaders seek fairness, transparency in pipeline contract awards The petition was presented during a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, as Kingsley Tenumah, Chairman of the Itsekiri Indigenous People Movement, and Comr. Monoyo Edon, General Secretary, addressed newsmen. Itsekiri leaders seek fairness, transparency in pipeline contract awards Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali, Car Rental Agent At Loggerheads After Father’s Funeral

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is presently at loggerheads with a car rental company, Klin Deal Resources over an alleged breach of contract after hiring its vehicle he earlier intended to travel with to his hometown for his father’s funeral on June, 7th at Okwuzi, Rivers State. An agent of the company, Franklin Opara claimed […]

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15 h. ago Nigeria, Brazil Set To Sign 30 MoUs Covering Defence, Agriculture

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to sign over 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Brazil. Both countries gear up for the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), which kicks off on June 23, 2025. The three-day forum will focus on critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, defence, the creative economy, […] The post Nigeria, Brazil Set To Sign 30 MoUs Covering Defence, Agriculture appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Yelwata: Tinubu directs security heads to arrest killer herders

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher read more Yelwata: Tinubu directs security heads to arrest killer herders

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20 h. ago Why Nigeria judiciary system must embrace technology – Kekere

From Gabriel Dike The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday explained why the Nigerian judiciary system must embrace digital technology in delivering judgments and handling other legal issues. Justice Kekere-Ekun spoke at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos Special Public Lecture, titled: “Justice in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for an […] The post Why Nigeria judiciary system must embrace technology – Kekere-Ekun, CJN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial

Tribune Online Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial The trial of Stanley Offor resumed on Wednesday before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja, with high courtroom drama, as the judge fiercely criticised a petition submitted by the defendant’s former counsel, which he described as frivolous and unethical. The judge revealed that Nnana Ogbo, the former defence lawyer, had […] Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial Tribune Online

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21 h. ago IPOB: Kanu’s incitement leads to killing of 200 security agents in S’East – DSS witness

How IPOB members killed Gulak From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed at the Abuja division of the Federal High Court with revelations of how between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities […] The post IPOB: Kanu’s incitement leads to killing of 200 security agents in S’East – DSS witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A civil society organization, Lawyers Alert (LA) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the horrific killings of over 200 defenceless persons on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. President of Lawyers Alert, Rommy Mom, in a statement made available to the Sun condemned […] The post Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Liverpool Host Bournemouth To Open 2025/26 Premier League Season

Champions Liverpool will host Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season, with Manchester United playing Arsenal at Old Trafford. Liverpool, who won the league in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, will begin their title defence at Anfield in the curtain-raiser on Friday, 15 August. Newly promoted Sunderland, back in the […]

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26 h. ago Your conduct reeks of contradiction – Atiku’s aide slams ‘Pastor’ Reno Omokri

By John Ogunsemore A social media war is brewing between Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Ibe mocked Omokri, who supported Atiku before the 2023 presidential election, over his new-found love for President Bola Tinubu. He shared a screenshot […] The post Your conduct reeks of contradiction – Atiku’s aide slams ‘Pastor’ Reno Omokri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Pharmacists lament doctors’ dominance in health sector administration 

writes Tinubu to intervene  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, asking that he intervene in the growing dominance of doctors in the health sector administration.  In a letter to the President, the ACPN National Chairman, Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, accused the federal government of […] The post Pharmacists lament doctors’ dominance in health sector administration  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago “The Armed Forces Are With You” — CDS Assures Benue Residents

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Benue State people that the armed forces will double the efforts in protecting them. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that General Musa’s statement is coming, following the recent killings of innocent residents in some parts of the state. It was gathered that over 200 villagers were murdered by […] The post “The Armed Forces Are With You” — CDS Assures Benue Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Claims Of Internal Sabotage – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said there is no evidence to substantiate claims of internal sabotage within the military related to the Yelwata incident. The director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, stated this while reacting to reports suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue […]

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29 h. ago Activist Urges Tinubu To Set Up Commission Of Inquiry On Sentencing Of Ogoni Nine

An environmental rights activist, Comrade Celestine Akpobari, has called on President Bola Tinubu to set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to review the judgment of the special tribunal that sentenced Ogoni rights activist, Kenule Saro-Wiwa and eight others to death. Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis were hanged on November 10, 1995, during the military […]

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31 h. ago Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman

Tribune Online Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman “Despite being aware, the Judgment Debtor (INEC) refused to comply with the judgment of this Honourable Court till date. Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Benue groups slam Afenifere, Arewa Patriots over calls for Akume’s suspension

… Want President Tinubu to expedite action on insecurity   From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Controversies have continued to trail the statements by some tribal groups, the Afenifere and the Arewa Patriots, calling for the suspension from office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. In response to their calls, […] The post Benue groups slam Afenifere, Arewa Patriots over calls for Akume’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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