20 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Tinubu Demands Stiff Enforcement Of Child Rights Protection Laws

President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, with a call for stiff enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that guarantee the safety, dignity, and future of Nigerian children. He outlined practical steps being taken by his administration to achieve this, including […]

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30 h. ago Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Another Summit – Shehu Sani Tells FG

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize decisive action against terrorism over convening more national security summits. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Sani reacted to the Senate’s latest move to hold a two-day national summit on insecurity. The Senate had resolved to set up an ad hoc committee […] The post Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Another Summit – Shehu Sani Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Stakeholders Push To End Drug Abuse Among Youths, In Workplaces

The Institute for Public Safety and Prevention of Sociopathic Behaviour, in partnership with the African Youth Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP), Nigeria, has called for urgent action to end drug abuse among youths and within organisations nationwide. This call was made at a two-day training workshop on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention in the Workplace, […]

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65 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Regulate activities of house agents now, youth group tells Adeleke, Osun Assembly

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), has threatened to mobilise for mass action if Governor Ademola Adeleke fails to address the activities of house agents within seven days. The speaker of the youth group, Fatomi Hammed, who spoke to journalists in Osogbo, on Tuesday, called for immediate […] The post Regulate activities of house agents now, youth group tells Adeleke, Osun Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Ltd. Fights Back: Rite Foods Once Again Targets Competition Through Legal Action

Rite Foods Limited has once again resorted to legal action—this time targeting Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited over its Pop Power Energy Drink, alleging trademark infringement and imitation. This follows a familiar pattern: in 2021, Rite Foods filed a similar suit against NBC’s Predator Energy Drink, which the Federal High Court dismissed as baseless. Such repeated […] The post Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Ltd. Fights Back: Rite Foods Once Again Targets Competition Through Legal Action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Ltd. Fights Back: Rite Foods Once Again Targets Competition Through Legal Action

Rite Foods Limited has once again resorted to legal action—this time targeting Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited over its Pop Power Energy Drink, alleging trademark infringement and imitation. This follows a familiar pattern: in 2021, Rite Foods filed a similar suit against NBC’s Predator Energy Drink, which the Federal High Court dismissed as baseless. Such repeated […] The post Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Ltd. Fights Back: Rite Foods Once Again Targets Competition Through Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank

Nigerian social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed the development in a Facebook post, accusing Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of aiding in the influencer’s arrest. According to Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended after publicly […] The post EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Sea pirates abduct four market women on Bayelsa waterways, lawmaker demands action

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Fear has gripped Bayelsa’s Southern Ijaw Local Government Area following the kidnapping of four women traders by suspected sea pirates on Wednesday, April 30, along the Lobia/Foropa waterways. The women were en route to Foropa when their boat was attacked shortly after departing Swali waterfront in Yenagoa, sparking panic among residents […] The post Sea pirates abduct four market women on Bayelsa waterways, lawmaker demands action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, calls for action against purveyors of fake news

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, calls for action against purveyors of fake news appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Defection: PDP mulls legal action against Oborevberi, others

•Says APC ‘ll meet its waterloo in 2027 From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has said it would explore legal action to retrieve its mandate from officials elected on its platform, who have defected to the All Progressives Congress ( APC). The party’s acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, stated this, yesterday, […] The post Defection: PDP mulls legal action against Oborevberi, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Attorney General of the Federation, and other parties in a contract breach suit filed by Anchor Dataware Solutions Limited to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the preservative order […] The post Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Two 3SC players threaten legal action against mgt over nonchalant attitude

Two players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Taiye Muritala and Lawal Abdullhai, through their agent, Corebozzez Sporting Agency, have served a notice to commence a legal action against the management of the traditional club over their nonchalant attitude towards the welfare of the players. According to a letter written by Oladokun, Oladokun & Co, […] The post Two 3SC players threaten legal action against mgt over nonchalant attitude appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago L.E.A Primary School In Kaduna Auctioned To Build Showroom – Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani, has backed Governor Uba Sani’s revocation of sales of houses within the legacy public schools in Kaduna State. Shehu Sani stated that the previous administration auctioned a whole L.E.A primary school inside Kaduna to a businessman to build his showroom. Recall that Kaduna State governor, […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s energy transition plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a high-level virtual dialogue yesterday, President Bola Tinubu urged world leaders to act decisively on the escalating global climate crisis, emphasising that the time for climate action is not tomorrow but now. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President called for unity, courage […] The post Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s energy transition plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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