67 m. ago Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A 10 -year-old son of a Police Inspector has shot dead his father and injured  his brother with a loaded AK-47 rifle left unattended to by his father. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the sad death of  Inspector Okolie Amechi. Ikenga in a  statement  yesterday,said […] The post Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK-47 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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73 m. ago Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu said the current security challenges require collaborative efforts by security agencies and other stakeholders to surmount. He spoke at the Legislative Dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, in collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), yesterday, in Abuja. Tinubu, who […] The post Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nasarawa farmers receive tree seedlings to tackle climate change

By Chinyere Anyanwu         As part of its contribution to Nigeria’s climate change mitigation efforts, One Acre Fund Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has launched the distribution of over 2.3 million Albizia Lebbeck and Moringa tree seedlings to approximately 82,150 smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State.The initiative was flagged off on Sunday in the […] The post Nasarawa farmers receive tree seedlings to tackle climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC

Tribune Online RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC-Africa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), at the just concluded National Dialogue on Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for Realization of Decent Work in Nigeria under the framework of MNE (Multinational Enterprises) Declaration held in Abuja last […] RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC-Africa Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Truckers suspend operations at Lekki Port, Dangote Refinery over N12,500 E

•Thousands of cargoes stranded By Steve Agbota Operations at the $19.5 billion Dangote Petrochemicals Refinery and the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport have been temporarily halted following a suspension of loading activities by truckers and petroleum tanker drivers. The move, led by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers […] The post Truckers suspend operations at Lekki Port, Dangote Refinery over N12,500 E-call-up fee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention

Tribune Online Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention As the global community marks the International Domestic Workers Day, the African Regional Office of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for urgent and united action from African governments to ratify and implement the Domestic Workers Convention 189, a critical international standard that recognizes and protects paid care work within the home. In a […] Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention Tribune Online

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3 h. ago The promise and pain of a floating naira:Floating naira lures British schools to Nigerian shores

Two years after Nigeria let its currency float, the economic fallout is reshaping the education landscape. As foreign schooling slips read more The promise and pain of a floating naira:Floating naira lures British schools to Nigerian shores

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3 h. ago I don’t wait for favours, I earn my place –KASU’s first female Professor

• First to graduate six PhD students, why she is called superwoman From Sola Ojo, Abuja Professor Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusufu is the first female professor in the employment of the Kaduna State University (KASU). She is also the first professor to have graduated six PhD students in the Department of Sociology in the university. In […] The post I don’t wait for favours, I earn my place –KASU’s first female Professor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Group to train 50m Nigerians on emergency response, partners Lagos govt

Help Buddy Emergency Response Solution has disclosed that it plan to train over 50 million Nigerians over the next five read more Group to train 50m Nigerians on emergency response, partners Lagos govt

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9 h. ago Collaborative efforts needed to surmount security challenges – Tinubu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said that the current security challenges requires collaborative efforts by security agencies and other stakeholders to surmount. President Tinubu stated this, while speaking at Constitution Review Legislative Dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, in collaboration with the office of the National Security […] The post Collaborative efforts needed to surmount security challenges – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Benue killings direct challenge to authority of Nigeria state – NANS

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) said the continuous targeting of defenceless citizens is a gross violation of the nation’s collective humanity and a direct challenge to the authority of the Nigerian state. President of the body, Comrade Olushola Oladoja stated this in a Monday statement signed by his Chief Press […] The post Benue killings direct challenge to authority of Nigeria state – NANS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria 

Observes a minute for victims of Benue killings  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday officially commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5 & 6, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water accessibility in the Federal Capital City (FCC).  At the event where a minute silence was observed […] The post Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Championing Economic Development: Segilola Resources Commissions New Palace, Launches Youth Empowerment Scheme In Osun State

Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mining company and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd, has commissioned a newly constructed royal palace in Imogbara and officially launched a youth empowerment scheme in Imogbara and Iperindo. These initiatives are part of the company’s Community Development Agreement (CDA) commitments, underscoring its dedication to sustainable development, […]

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11 h. ago ‘I Am Terribly Sad, Angry’, Singer 2Baba Decries Benue Killings, Says It’s National Emergency

Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action. In an emotional video message shared on his social media platforms on Monday, the Afrobeats legend expressed his sorrow, frustration, […]

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12 h. ago Court Awards ₦200m To FCT Natives, Declares Demolition Of Properties Illegal

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court of Justice in Maitama has ordered the FCT Administration to pay ₦200 million in damages to residents of Kpaduma community, whose houses were demolished by government officials on September, 2024. Hon. Justice Halilu Mu’azu pronounced the judgement on Monday, unequivocally stating that the FCTA’s actions on September 5, […]

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12 h. ago Gov Okpebholo Approves Return Of Schools To Missionaries In Edo

In a significant policy shift, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to the original owners – missionary organisations – in Edo State. The landmark decision was announced following a meeting between the governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel G. Dunia, on Monday, in Government House, Benin City, […]

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12 h. ago Ogunyooye urges universities to align research with industry needs

Olusesan Ogunyooye, head of Marketing at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, has called on Nigerian universities to deepen their “town and read more Ogunyooye urges universities to align research with industry needs

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13 h. ago “We Can End This” — 2Baba Urges Stakeholders To Unite Over Benue Attacks

Nigerian music legend and Benue State’s Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has called the ongoing killings in parts of the state a national emergency. Idibia conveyed deep concern over the unending violence, expressing heartbreak that the attacks keep happening with no permanent resolution from those in power. […] The post “We Can End This” — 2Baba Urges Stakeholders To Unite Over Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Tinubu heads to Benue over security crisis, postpones Kaduna visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced a change in his official schedule, postponing his planned visit to Kaduna State to instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the shift comes as part of intensified efforts by […] The post Tinubu heads to Benue over security crisis, postpones Kaduna visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Halt ward delineation or risk ethnic unrest, Isoko youths warn INEC

Tribune Online Halt ward delineation or risk ethnic unrest, Isoko youths warn INEC “We see the Urhobos as our closest kin in Delta State, and it is hence unfair that some elements within their circle are being used as tools in this hatched plan to disrupt the peace,” the statement read. Halt ward delineation or risk ethnic unrest, Isoko youths warn INEC Tribune Online

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