10 h. ago North Central Zonal Championship To Bridge Table Tennis Gap In Nigeria

President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Ishaku Tikon, has announced that the inaugural North Central Zone U-17 Boys and Girls Table Tennis Championship, which commenced yesterday in Abuja, aims to close the competitive gap between northern and southern regions of Nigeria in the sport. Speaking at a media briefing heralding the championship, which […]

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18 h. ago Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara

From John Bassey, Gusau A special assessment team from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters under the leadership of Major General W. B. Idris has commended the troops of operation Fansan Yamma(OPFY) for their dedication and commitment in sustaining pressure against terrorists and criminal elements in Zamfara State  and some parts of Northwest and North Central region. […] The post Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago June 2025: Gunmen kill 1,111, abduct 276 in Nigeria — Report

Tribune Online June 2025: Gunmen kill 1,111, abduct 276 in Nigeria — Report “The North-Central, North-West and North-East regions saw increases of 34.97, 5.36 and 12.04 percent respectively,” it disclosed. June 2025: Gunmen kill 1,111, abduct 276 in Nigeria — Report Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers As the House of Representatives intensifies its zonal public hearings on the review of the 1999 Constitution, stakeholders from the North-West, North-Central, and North-East regions of the country, including governors, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations (CSOs), have voiced strong support for a people-oriented constitutional amendment that reflects justice, fairness, and the diverse aspirations of […] Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ganduje Set To Resign As APC National Chairman Over Zoning Agitation

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is set to resign from his position, Daily Nigerian has exclusively reported on Friday. Ganduje’s impending exit was reportedly part of a strategic move by the ruling party to calm rising discontent among stakeholders from the North-Central zone, who have consistently demanded […]

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: NAF Strikes Terrorists Behind Niger Attacks On Troops

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its aircraft deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, carried out a series of precision airstrikes from June 24 to 26, 2025, in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger State. Terrorists had attacked and killed 17 soldiers and injured 10 others in the North-Central […]

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3 w. ago Senate confirms nominees for NDIC, regional development commissions

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has confirmed nominees for appointments into key federal institutions, including the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the South West Development Commission (SWDC), the South South Development Commission (SSDC), and the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The confirmations followed the consideration and adoption of separate reports by relevant Senate committees […] The post Senate confirms nominees for NDIC, regional development commissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Middle Belt Christians Demand FG’s Decisive Action Against Killings

Worried by the continued killings in Nigeria and especially in the North Central states, the Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers Forum (MBCMF) has condemned the act, describing it as “senseless tragedies” and called for decisive government action on it. Speaking through its chairman, Archbishop Cephas Ocheola Okwori, the forum said the menace had plagued the […]

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3 w. ago Kogi to hold biggest entertainment event in Nigeria’s North Central

Juwon Olorunipa, special adviser on Arts and Culture to the state Governor has disclosed that the forthcoming 6th edition of read more Kogi to hold biggest entertainment event in Nigeria’s North Central

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kogi Not Fertile Land, Destination For Criminals, Gov Ododo Warns

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo has declared that the North-Central state was not a fertile land or destination for criminals to hide and carry out their evil trade. The governor noted that there has been influx of criminals as a result of the pushback from the North-East and North-West region, but assured that the state […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that under his watch, bandits and insurgent groups would continue to feel insecure in the North Central state. Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo Tribune Online

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4 w. ago SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central

From Christopher Oji, Makurdi The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has disclosed that the Federal Government is implementing a multi-layered security strategy to end protracted violence in Benue and the entire North Central zone. Addressing journalists in Makurdi, Benue, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Akume revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s […] The post SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Insecurity: NAF deploys additional air assets to North Central

Tribune Online Insecurity: NAF deploys additional air assets to North Central "This strategic move reinforces the NAF’s commitment to enhancing security, supporting ground operations, and..." Insecurity: NAF deploys additional air assets to North Central Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploy More Air Assets To Boost Operation Whirl Stroke

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in the Guma local government area, where over 200 citizens were killed. A statement by the NAF spokesman, […]

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4 w. ago International Singer, Jumabee Woos Kogi Journalists For Jumabee Inspires Season 6

Ahead of the 6th edition of Jumabee Inspires, the biggest event in the North Central, International Singer and songwriter Juwon Olorunipa, popularly known as Jumabee, has solicited the support of media professionals in Kogi State for the event. Addressing journalists at the NUJ Press Centre on Monday in Lokoja, Juwon noted that activities lined up […]

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last month Benue Killings: NAF Deploys Additional Air Assets To Boost Military Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where over 200 citizens were killed during the weekend. NAF spokesman, […]

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