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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4 d. ago Farmers Protest Planned Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate In Cross River

Hundreds of smallholder farmers in Etomi community of Etung local government area of Cross River State trooped to the streets on Wednesday to protest the plan by the state government to privatise cocoa estate located in the community. The protesters, including youths, aged men and women involved in the cocoa value chain rejected the reported […]

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4 d. ago Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike

Tribune Online Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Amid mounting tension over the prolonged shutdown of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suspended its planned mass protest following decisive interventions by top security... Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NYCN urges Gov Abiodun to create youth ministry, appoint Commissioner

Tribune Online NYCN urges Gov Abiodun to create youth ministry, appoint Commissioner Youths, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun State chapter, have urged the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to create a Youth Ministry and subsequently appoint a commissioner to oversee its affairs. The NYCN made the passionate appeal in a letter dated 27 June 2025, signed by the State Chairman, […] NYCN urges Gov Abiodun to create youth ministry, appoint Commissioner Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Retired Police officers plan nationwide protest over contributory pension scheme

Tribune Online Retired Police officers plan nationwide protest over contributory pension scheme The Kaduna State Chapter of the Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme has revealed that it Retired Police officers plan nationwide protest over contributory pension scheme Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Democracy Is In Danger, But Youths Must Not Back Down – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to stay committed to the democratic process despite what he described as ongoing attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to shrink the country’s political space. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Abuja, Atiku urged youths not to abandon Nigeria’s democracy while meeting PDP Grassroots […] The post Nigeria’s Democracy Is In Danger, But Youths Must Not Back Down – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago June 12: Lawmakers urged to prioritize national interest for sustainable democracy

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Lawmakers at the federal and state levels have been urged to put in front things that strengthen the unity of Nigeria and its development against their personal interest. They were also asked to strengthen their oversight, which is a constitutional duty, and fast-tracking other legislative actions that would ensure the delivery […] The post June 12: Lawmakers urged to prioritize national interest for sustainable democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige

The Sun Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the unresolved murders of prominent Nigerians, including Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, and Bola Ige, to bring closure to these long-standing cases. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during an event themed “June […] The post Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Tinubu, Governors urged to prioritise welfare of citizens

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti As Nigerians mark the 2025 Democracy Day, a Development Expert, Engr. Michael Ale, has called on President Bola Tinubu to be more committed to improving the welfare of Nigerians. Ale, who lauded President Tinubu’s initiative in ensuring that there was sufficient funding for his administration with the removal of the fuel […] The post June 12: Tinubu, Governors urged to prioritise welfare of citizens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Don’t Lose Sight Of Democratic Gains, Gov AbdulRazaq Urges Nigerians

The Kwara State governor who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday, urged Nigerians not to lose sight of the gains of democratic rule in the country. In a message to commemorate Democracy Day on June 12, AbdulRazaq noted that despite its challenges, the nation has achieved measurable […]

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3 w. ago June 12: Ekwunife hails Nigeria’s uninterrupted democracy, urges Anambrarians to elect sincere leaders

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Uche Ekwunife, Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, has joined millions of Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day 2024, while calling for deeper reflection, unity, and renewed commitment to democratic ideals and purposeful leadership. In a statement on […] The post June 12: Ekwunife hails Nigeria’s uninterrupted democracy, urges Anambrarians to elect sincere leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: FG urged to beef up security over planned protest against officials

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ahead of the June 12 celebration, the Nigeria Reinasaance Group (NRG), has told the Federal Government to beef up security across the country over planned protest against certain government officials. NRG Spokesperson, Mohammed Lawal, in a statement, yesterday said, those targeted in the protest include the Minister of Justice and Attorney […] The post June 12: FG urged to beef up security over planned protest against officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An apex association for Niger Delta youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the occasion of June 12 to reinstate suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and all the elected state assembly members on or before the date of celebration. The youths, while […] The post Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12 celebration: Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

… Express readiness to fight for democratic right From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An apex association for Niger Delta youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the occasion of June 12 to reinstate suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara and all the elected lawmakers in the State on […] The post June 12 celebration: Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oborevwori’s aide urges calm amid planned protest over electricity issues

By Zika Bobby Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Investment, Tony Amechi, has called for peace and order in Ukwuani and Ndoshimili communities. The appeal comes amid a planned protest against persistent electricity challenges affecting Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani local government areas. Amechi acknowledged the constitutional right to protest, noting the unacceptable […] The post Oborevwori’s aide urges calm amid planned protest over electricity issues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Appoint Women As Security Chiefs – Lawyer Maduabuchi Idam Urges Tinubu

Activist and constitutional lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint women into top security leadership positions in the country, describing their continued exclusion as unjustified and legally baseless. In a statement he personally signed, Idam emphasised that women possess the discipline, stability, and decisiveness required to steer […] The post Appoint Women As Security Chiefs – Lawyer Maduabuchi Idam Urges Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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