28 h. ago Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges 

From John Adams, Minna   Worried by the recent escalation in bandits attacks on some communities across Kontagora Emirate Council in Niger state, critical stakeholders from the Emirate Council have agreed to convene an emergency security summit with a view to come up with a workable solution towards addressing the growing level security challenge in […] The post Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike, council chairmen set to meet labour leaders on Thursday

Nyesom Wike with the six area council chairmen, is scheduled to meet with labour leaders in Abuja on Thursday to address the ongoing strike read more FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike, council chairmen set to meet labour leaders on Thursday

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49 h. ago Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Anglican Diocese of Enugu has raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation across several states in the country, particularly in Enugu, Benue, Imo and Plateau. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese, held at St. […] The post Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Religious, political leaders have failed Nigeria – Bishop Okonkwo

Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Mike Okonkwo, has expressed disappointment at the socio-political, economic and security situation in Nigeria, blaming it largely on the failure of both political and religious leaders in the country. In this interview with journalists to herald his 80th birthday celebration, he spoke about the gale of defections […] The post Religious, political leaders have failed Nigeria – Bishop Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Niger CP, stakeholders meet to address security situation in Lapai

Tribune Online Niger CP, stakeholders meet to address security situation in Lapai The CP assured that intelligence-led investigation is being carried out to ensure that perpetrators of crimes are arrested and prosecuted accordingly. Niger CP, stakeholders meet to address security situation in Lapai Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Senate to hold regional stakeholder meetings to address insecurity

In response to the worsening security situation across the country, the Senate has announced plans to convene meetings. read more Senate to hold regional stakeholder meetings to address insecurity

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7 d. ago Stakeholders to celebrate 70 years of oil discovery in Bayelsa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region are set to commemorate the 70th anniversary of oil discovery in Nigeria. Oil was discovered in 1956 at present-day Bayelsa State, with the first oil well, named Oloibiri Oil Well 1, located in Otuabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The organisers of the […] The post Stakeholders to celebrate 70 years of oil discovery in Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Business As Usual No Longer Acceptable In Nigerian Civil Service – Walson

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Didi Esther Walson-Jack has said that the era of “business as usual” is over in the Nigerian civil service, urging a transformative shift to meet 21st-century challenges. She issued the warning during her keynote address at the inaugural International Civil Service Conference, organised by the Federal […]

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7 d. ago President Tinubu’s Visit To Benue State: The People’s Expectations Going Forward

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State has sparked hope and expectations among the people, who have been grappling with the scourge of violent attacks from armed herders. The president’s visit, which was aimed at assessing the security situation in the state, has been hailed as a welcome development by the people, who […]

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7 d. ago Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists

Tribune Online Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has departed for Niger to visit troops of the Nigerian Army and assess the recent security situation in the area following recent encounter with terrorists in the area. Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch

Chairman of Benue State Traditional Council, James Ayatse, has accused some politicians of deliberately politicising the state’s security crisis and allegedly wishing for the situation to deteriorate. Mr. James led this out during a stakeholders meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Makurdi on Wednesday. The traditional leader decried what he described as ‘political games’ being […] The post Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG

As the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate, a Methodist Bishop, Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has advised the Nigerian Government to seek external help to end all insecurity bedevilling the country. Nigeria has been grappling to contain herdsmen attacks, banditry, and kidnapping witnessed in Benue, Plateau, Edo, Kaduna, and Borno, among other states. In […] The post Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Delta stakeholders unite for  inclusive, transparent PIA implementation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Niger Delta stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).  The stakeholders comprising of communities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, regulatory agencies and Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), took the stance at one of their series of engagements yesterday. The consultative […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders unite for  inclusive, transparent PIA implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths

Tribune Online Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths Rather than jacking up the monthly stipends of former militants, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged stakeholders across the Niger Delta to support his mission to... Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

… Also Unite to drive inclusive, transparent Petroleum Industry Act implementation Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have demanded for acceptable read more Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Alia Slams Religious Leaders For Unguided Utterances

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has warned some religious leaders, whom he described as religious bandits, to caution themselves against making unguided utterances about the security situation in the State without adequate facts to back their claims. Governor Alia further warned that any religious leaders or anyone who does not have any helpful information that […]

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3 w. ago Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […] Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Niger Delta: Diri advocates collaborative governance model to curb ocean surge

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Diri advocates collaborative governance model to curb ocean surge This approach should look at collaborative and synergistic governance at the national, sub-national and international levels with all the stakeholders involved.” Niger Delta: Diri advocates collaborative governance model to curb ocean surge Tribune Online

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4 w. ago I see improved security in next 2 years under Tinubu – Former COAS, Buratai

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has expressed optimism that the security situation in the country will improve in the next two years of President Bola Tinubu administration. Buratai stated this in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the 2025 VON Forum on Tuesday in […] The post I see improved security in next 2 years under Tinubu – Former COAS, Buratai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago “No Justification For Military Emergency In Benue” – Gov Alia’s Camp

The Benue State Government has rejected a recent petition calling for a declaration of a military emergency in the state, describing it as “hypocritical, politically motivated and intellectually dishonest.” The call, made by Professor Sebastine Hon (SAN), had accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of failing to manage the worsening security situation in Benue. In response, the […] The post “No Justification For Military Emergency In Benue” – Gov Alia’s Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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