42 m. ago Miners’ deaths: Otti woos S’East govs on joint security task force

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has promised to intensify security cooperation with states that share boundaries with Abia to prevent incursion of criminals from neighbouring states. This collaboration by South-East governors, he said, was expedient to ensure that criminals don’t stray into Abia from other states to commit crimes. Otti stated this in the Read More

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1 hour ago Court orders Lagos socialite to begin drug trafficking case defence

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the no-case submission filed by Lagos socialite, Mrs. Funmilola Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, in her ongoing drug trafficking trial. Justice Deinde Dipeolu ruled on Monday that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against Ogbuanya, necessitating that she open her defence. Ogbuanya is facing Read More

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1 hour ago Factional firestorm: Obi, Abure camps clash over parallel NEC meetings

The leadership tussle in the Labour Party took a dramatic twist on Monday after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party announced the removal of Hon Afam Ogene as LP Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives over his involvement in anti-party activities. The NEC also vowed to direct the disciplinary committee Read More

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4 h. ago Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A Niger Delta based group, the South South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC) has charged the Federal Government to review the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP), as well as other interventionist programs in the region, to ensure that there are in line with […] The post Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago N’Delta group protests in London, seeks investigation into oil facility guard’s death

Niger Delta environmental activists based in the United Kingdom have called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Limited, Ikerete Udo, who was reportedly killed while on duty protecting oil facilities in the region. The activists, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, staged a Read More

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7 h. ago Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages. This was contained in a statement on Monday, […] The post Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Tackle Cervical Cancer In Nigeria

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle […]

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12 h. ago Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

…as MTN Go MAD campaign reaches Plateau, Bauchi to empower residents Akwa Ibom State Government has solicited partnership with Mobile read more Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

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13 h. ago Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as two rival factions within the read more Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

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14 h. ago Abure, Obi call separate LP NEC meetings after S’Court judgment

The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a different twist on Monday after the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi election simultaneously called for separate meetings of the National Executive Committee to discuss the future of the party following Friday’s judgement by the Supreme Read More

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15 h. ago Netanyahu meets Trump, seeks tariffs truce, Gaza, Iran support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the US capital since the “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement sent global markets Read More

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15 h. ago World Health Day 2025 : First Lady seeks reduction in maternal, newborn deaths

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi. Read More

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15 h. ago Blakskill, Sightsavers connects job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities

Blakskill Limited has stepped up its commitment to supporting people living with disabilities by partnering with Sightsavers to host the read more Blakskill, Sightsavers connects job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities

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15 h. ago I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has ruled out any plans to seek a Senate seat after completing his read more I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

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16 h. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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28 h. ago Autism awareness walk highlights early intervention, inclusion in Lagos

The annual Autism Awareness Walk, which was held on Saturday, emphasised the importance of early intervention, inclusion and empowerment for children with autism, organisers of the event said. Organised by a coalition of dedicated advocates, including Bolanle Adewole of The Learning Place Centre & The Learning Initiatives Africa; Dotun Akande of Patrick Speech and Language Read More

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31 h. ago Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia

Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission( SEDC) and senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Inspector General of Police and Abia State government to ensure an immediate arrest of the killers of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were said […] The post Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Give peace a chance, attempt to destroy LP ‘ll backfire – Otti tells Abure

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia     Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has told Julius Abure, the immediate past national chairman of Labour Party (LP) to give peace a chance, warning that any attempt to destroy the party will backfire.   Otti”s warning was coming against the backdrop of the misleading interpretations being given to […] The post Give peace a chance, attempt to destroy LP ‘ll backfire – Otti tells Abure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Soldiers kill three bandits, destroy over 70 camps in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the Read More

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33 h. ago Why Zuru Emirate will vote for Nasir Idris again – Emir of Zuru

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Major General (retd) Mohammed Sani Sami Gomo II, has declared that the people of Zuru Emirate will fully support Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State if he seeks re-election in 2027. The Emir made this pledge during a visit by the Commissioner of Information and Culture, […] The post Why Zuru Emirate will vote for Nasir Idris again – Emir of Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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