23 m. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

Politics

2 h. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

Politics

3 h. ago ABU: ASUU supports 22 indigent students with N4.4m scholarship

Tribune Online ABU: ASUU supports 22 indigent students with N4.4m scholarship The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria branch, has disbursed N4.4 million in scholarships to 22 indigent students studying various courses at the university. ABU: ASUU supports 22 indigent students with N4.4m scholarship Tribune Online

Politics

5 h. ago JOSTUM Shuts Down Over Abduction Of Varsity Students In Benue

Following the kidnapping incident on the campus of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) in Benue State, the management of the University has ordered all students to vacate their hostels with immediate effect. The directive followed the abduction of three students by unknown armed assailants near Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core part […]

Politics

6 h. ago Hajj 2025: Upgrade Pilgrims Transit Camps, CSO Urges State Govs

A Hajj reporting and monitoring group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged state governors across the country, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to renovate and upgrade Hajj transit camps in their domains ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by its national […]

Politics

6 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students

Some yet to be identified gunmen have kidnapped four female students of Joseph Saawuaan Tarka Federal University, Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that the abducted students were kidnapped between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. In a statement by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command, Sewuese Anene, on Wednesday, confirmed that investigation […] The post Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

6 h. ago Journalists barred as APC NEC meeting holds under tight security

The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took place on Wednesday at the party’s National read more Journalists barred as APC NEC meeting holds under tight security

Politics

7 h. ago Safe driving: RTEAN partners FRSC to establish specialized training school for members

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta In order to enhance safe driving and road safety, the leadership of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigerian (RTEAN) in Ogun State, says it will partner the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)to establish a specialized training centre for drivers. The National President, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Musa […] The post Safe driving: RTEAN partners FRSC to establish specialized training school for members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

7 h. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

7 h. ago Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC

Tribune Online Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC Addressing journalists in Lagos during the handover ceremony, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye, explained that the seizures were made across the South-Western waterways following effective inter-agency collaboration. Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC Tribune Online

Politics

8 h. ago Mbappé to miss Real Madrid’s copa clash against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid have left Kylian Mbappé out of their squad for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad on Wednesday due to a dental problem. The French superstar did not train with his teammates on Tuesday ahead of the match, but coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the striker would still travel to Read More

Politics

9 h. ago Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar

Tribune Online Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar The Tech and Gadgets Dealers Union of Cross River has raised awareness about a series of alleged robbery incidents affecting their shops. Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar Tribune Online

Politics

10 h. ago Abia trains over 11,000 teachers for her innovative education programme

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Abia State Government said it was going to train 11,200 teachers who will build confidence, foster innovation and usher in transformation in the education sector, leveraging on its launched AbiaFIRST programme. Commisioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi who stated this while briefing newsmen in Umuahia said the state […] The post Abia trains over 11,000 teachers for her innovative education programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

10 h. ago Students Decry Insecurity As Gunmen Abduct 4 JOSTUM Students

Students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, have expressed deep concerns over what they perceived as negligence on the part of the university management and security authorities, following the abduction of four female students by gunmen on Tuesday night. The incident, which has left the university community in shock, has sparked outrage […]

Politics

14 h. ago Taylor Swift Breaks Streaming Record As First Female Artist To Hit 100 Billion On Spotify

Renowned American singer Taylor Swift has made history once again, setting a new streaming record on Spotify. The multiple Grammy-winning artist has become the first female musician to surpass 100 billion streams across all credits on the platform, further solidifying her position as one of the most influential figures in modern music. A review of […] The post Taylor Swift Breaks Streaming Record As First Female Artist To Hit 100 Billion On Spotify appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

17 h. ago Gov Alia’s Significant Steps To Restore Security In Benue State

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia was inaugurated in may 2023 as executive governor of Benue state. Like many aspects of the state’s affairs, he met a huge security deficit with 12 to 15 years of consistent instability as a result of persistent clashes and attacks. As a matter of fact, records have […]

Politics

19 h. ago Kwara Ulama condemns ritual killing, demands justice for slain student

Islamic spiritual leaders in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, on Tuesday, urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation on the alleged murder of a final year female student of Kwara State College of Education, Miss Hafsoh Lawal. The council, at a press conference held at the Read More

Events

20 h. ago Senate backs Akpabio as Natasha files N100.3bn defamation suit

The Senate, on Tuesday, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filed a N100.3bn defamation lawsuit against Akpabio. The suit was  a fallout of the clash between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker last week over the relocation of her Read More

Politics

20 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

Politics

26 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics