29 m. ago ISWAP Controlling 80 Villages In Borno, Benue, Plateau – CRA

The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has said that the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) is controlling about 80 communities in Borno, Benue and Plateau states. The group said yesterday that it is watching events in Borno, Benue, Plateau and other troubled spots in Nigeria in the renewed terror attacks where the lives of Christians […]

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7 h. ago Society demands justice for assaulted Tantita staffer in Bayelsa

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Partnership Advocacy for Sustainable Society (PASS) has called on the Federal Government to deliver justice following a violent attack on Abu Joseph, a staffer of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, and the Akamama community in the Opuama Kingdom, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. PASS Convener, Lion Adebayo, at […] The post Society demands justice for assaulted Tantita staffer in Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

The World Bank’s projection that Nigeria’s poverty rate could soar to 56 percent by 2027 is now a source of read more World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

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8 h. ago Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has sounded a serious alarm over the escalating wave of terror attacks in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of northern Nigeria, revealing that more than 80 communities have fallen under the control of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. Secretary-General of CRA in a statement […] The post Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago New terrorists’ tactics of blowing bridges, attacks with drones present fresh worries

Military should wipe out terrorists from Mandara hills, Lake Chad – Zulum FG remains unwavering in its commitment to end read more New terrorists’ tactics of blowing bridges, attacks with drones present fresh worries

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21 h. ago Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses

By Christopher Oji Many people escaped death yesterday as a truck fell off Agege bridge in Lagos and landed on two buses. There was pandemonium when the fully loaded truck with registration No GGE 624 YJ, fell off the bridge leaving people scampering for safety. A witness, Saliu Babs, a commercial bus driver, told Sunday […] The post Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Despite a N38 billion renovation project, the National Assembly’s White House, housing the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, continues to face concerns over persistent roof leaks. Heavy rainfall on Friday, April 25, exposed flooding in the chambers, raising fresh questions about the quality and value of the renovation work completed […] The post N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Victor Osimhen’s Man United move in doubt over fresh wage demands

Victor Osimhen’s proposed summer move to Manchester United is unlikely to materialise due to fresh wage disputes. BusinessDay earlier reported read more Victor Osimhen’s Man United move in doubt over fresh wage demands

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32 h. ago Insecurity: Kwara LGAs Donate 320 Motorcycles To Vigilante Groups

Following the invasion of parts of Kwara North by suspected terrorists, the 16 local government areas in Kwara State have acquired 320 motorcycles for distribution to members of the vigilante groups across the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the motorcycles were meant to aid the mobility of the local vigilantes in the thick forest where bandits […]

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37 h. ago Nigeria becomes hotspot for expanding Asian cybercrime syndicates

A new United Nations report has raised fresh concerns about the global spread of organized cybercrime, warning that Asian-led scam read more Nigeria becomes hotspot for expanding Asian cybercrime syndicates

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38 h. ago JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A truck has fallen off the Pen Cinema fly-over bridge and crushed two mini-buses popularly known as ‘korope’ in Agege area of Lagos. The accident occured inward Old Abeokuta Road on Saturday morning. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident at 8:37 am. The agency said, “A truck fell off […] The post JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Shettima extols UBA’s 75 years of dedication to innovative banking

…Says Elumelu, bridging gap between old and new Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s vice president, has extolled what he termed the staying read more Shettima extols UBA’s 75 years of dedication to innovative banking

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43 h. ago NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have set up teams on both sides to strengthen collaboration on the fight against the interconnected menace of human and drug trafficking as well as substance abuse. The fresh effort was the highpoint of discussions between […] The post NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

Nigeria’s persistent power sector woes are worsening, with fresh data showing that Geregu and Transcorp Power now owe gas suppliers read more Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

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45 h. ago 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were reportedly attacked by some gunmen, but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. Many people are said […] The post 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Govs, Defence Ministers, Security Chiefs Strategise Against Killings

Governors and security chiefs have met in Nasarawa and Borno States to find workable solutions to the renewed attacks and killings at the subnational levels. The meetings were attended yesterday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, by governors of the North Central zone, and in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which featured the two defence ministers and […]

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53 h. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Sokoto State Police Command have arrested some individuals, suspected to be terrorists in the state. In a statement on Friday, by Spokesman for the command, Ahmed Rufai, disclosed that security agents from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as Bello Currency, and four others. Ahmed identified the remaining suspects […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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