34 m. ago Aftermath of Sallah: Passengers demand extension of stop over time at train stations

By Fidelis Ugbomeh There was massive turnout of passengers across all the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s standard gauge railway corridors before and during the recently celebrated Eid-el-Kabir festival with some passengers expressing their mixed experiences on board the trains.     Amidst the euphoria of massive turnout of passengers in response to increase in frequency of […] The post Aftermath of Sallah: Passengers demand extension of stop over time at train stations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NEF Condemns Benue Massacre, Accuses Gov’t Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the Forum said […]

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9 h. ago SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

Charles Akinola, the managing director nominee for the newly established South-West Development Commission (SWDC), has declared that the commission under read more SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

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10 h. ago ‘This is war, not a clash’: Tor Tiv challenges official narrative on Benue killings

James Ayatse, Tor Tiv of Benue, has dismissed the official framing of violence in his state as farmer-herder clashes, describing read more ‘This is war, not a clash’: Tor Tiv challenges official narrative on Benue killings

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10 h. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention

End bloodshed or be seen as enemy of Nigerians, NEF tells Tinubu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, June 18, condemned the persistent wave of killings and violence engulfing Benue State, describing the situation as a “genocide” and a direct consequence of government inaction, political complicity, and systemic collapse. The […] The post Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Arrest Killers Of Benue People

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to immediately go after those responsible for the brutal killings in Benue State. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the President’s visit to the state, following renewed attacks that have claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands, particularly in the Yelwata community of Guma Local Government […]

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12 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s incitement responsible for mass violence in South

Tribune Online Nnamdi Kanu’s incitement responsible for mass violence in South-East, DSS witness tells Court The DSS witness alleged that Kanu directed his followers to deal with some targeted persons including security operatives. Nnamdi Kanu’s incitement responsible for mass violence in South-East, DSS witness tells Court Tribune Online

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13 h. ago South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

Seriti Green, CEO, Peter Venn, one of the key speakers presenting on Wednesday at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), in read more South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

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14 h. ago IPOB: Kanu’s incitement leads to killing of 200 security agents in S’East – DSS witness

How IPOB members killed Gulak From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed at the Abuja division of the Federal High Court with revelations of how between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities […] The post IPOB: Kanu’s incitement leads to killing of 200 security agents in S’East – DSS witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Nigerian students’ responses to our career paths drive encouraging — UNICEF

Tribune Online Nigerian students’ responses to our career paths drive encouraging — UNICEF “We should know that FUCAP isn’t just about skills, but about belief in the talent, resilience, and leadership of young Nigerians,” Nigerian students’ responses to our career paths drive encouraging — UNICEF Tribune Online

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14 h. ago MACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands End To Ethnic Profiling Of Fulani Herders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community of Guma LGA in Benue State, calling for an end to the cycle of violence and what it described as systemic ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists. In a statement released on Wednesday, MACBAN National President, Baba Othman […]

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15 h. ago Northern youths demand evidence over allegations against Akpabio

Tribune Online Northern youths demand evidence over allegations against Akpabio The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called for transparency, factual evidence, and responsible public engagement over serious allegations involving Senator Godswill Akpabio. Northern youths demand evidence over allegations against Akpabio Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Sokoto trains stakeholders on Fiscal responsibility, reforms budgetary system

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for key stakeholders in the state’s financial management ecosystem In a bid to deepen transparency and accountability in public finance, The workshop, which is held at Reiz Continental Hotel in Abuja, is focused on updating stakeholders on the National Chart of […] The post Sokoto trains stakeholders on Fiscal responsibility, reforms budgetary system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Any US intervention will be ‘accompanied by irreplaceable damage’ — Iran’s leader

Tribune Online Any US intervention will be ‘accompanied by irreplaceable damage’ — Iran’s leader His remarks came in response to President Donald Trump’s call for unconditional surrender. Any US intervention will be ‘accompanied by irreplaceable damage’ — Iran’s leader Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Zenith Bank suspends dividend, bonuses following CBN directive

Zenith Bank Plc has announced a temporary suspension of dividend payments, bonuses, and further investments in foreign subsidiaries, in response read more Zenith Bank suspends dividend, bonuses following CBN directive

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

In October 2024, South Africa’s Electoral Commission revealed a near-disaster: hackers, allegedly linked to a foreign state, attempted to breach read more Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

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The best sports betting site will discuss the upcoming tournament featuring the world’s best clubs, which you will anticipate even more with our special promo! However, remember to bet responsibly and not to your detriment. New yet familiar format The FIFA Club World Cup starts on June 15 in the United States and, for the […]

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20 h. ago Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment

From Shafa’atu Suleima, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to renounce violence and reintegrate into society as part of its strategic call for lasting peace and sustainable security in the state, expressing caution over the unregulated deployment of forest guards across the North-West region. […] The post Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago WOFAN, MasterCard Foundation launch initiative to support youth with hearing impairments

Tribune Online WOFAN, MasterCard Foundation launch initiative to support youth with hearing impairments "This is not the government’s responsibility alone. Well-meaning Nigerians and organizations need to come together to uplift those living with disabilities." WOFAN, MasterCard Foundation launch initiative to support youth with hearing impairments Tribune Online

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