44 m. ago ISWAP Controlling 80 Villages In Borno, Benue, Plateau – CRA

The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has said that the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) is controlling about 80 communities in Borno, Benue and Plateau states. The group said yesterday that it is watching events in Borno, Benue, Plateau and other troubled spots in Nigeria in the renewed terror attacks where the lives of Christians […]

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4 h. ago Funso Doherty slams LASG over 54.3% WASSCE failure rate, calls for urgent reforms

Funso Doherty, former Lagos gubernatorial candidate, has raised alarm over the reported 54.3% failure rate among the state’s public school read more Funso Doherty slams LASG over 54.3% WASSCE failure rate, calls for urgent reforms

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4 h. ago UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the scheduling of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing it as “insensitive”. This is contained in a Sunday statement jointly signed by NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Samson […] The post UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Two Children Killed As Measles Outbreak Hits Kaduna Community

At least two children have died, following a measles outbreak in Unguwar Kanawa community, located in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that misconceptions surrounding immunisation, responsible for the outbreak in the village. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Head of Unguwar Kanawa, Nasiru Yunusa, said that two children from the same family […] The post Two Children Killed As Measles Outbreak Hits Kaduna Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Gunmen Kidnap 7 Passengers As Police Rescue 2 Victims In Kwara

  Gunmen have kidnapped seven occupants of two private vehicles at Eleyin Village in Isin local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident happened at about 5:45pm last Friday when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location. Sources disclosed […]

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10 h. ago Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps

From John Bassey More than 100 villages in Zamfara State have been deserted due to relentless banditry, displacing over 300,000 people, yet the state government has not established official Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Previously operational camps in Gusau, Anka, Maradun, and Mada were closed, leaving IDPs to fend for themselves. Many squat with relatives […] The post Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Insecurity: Yoruba Youth Council Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State to restore peace and stability. The call comes amid deepening political crisis and worsening security situation in the state. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Comrade Eric Oluwole, the YYC expressed concern over the […]

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12 h. ago NGO Rejects Conditions For Restoring Seluwa’s EKSUTH Studentship

A non-government organisation, Workers’ Rights Campaign (WRC), has expressed disappointment over the harsh conditions given for the reinstatement of a nurse, Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent, by the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). WRC national coordinator, Comrade Lai Brown and the national secretary, Comrade Kelvin Ayemhenre, who made this known to LEADERSHIP Sunday after […]

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15 h. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Pernod Ricard Nigeria donates breathalyzers, 100 reflective jackets to FRSC

Reinforces commitment to road safety, responsible drinkin As part of its sustained commitment to promoting responsible drinking and safer roads, read more Pernod Ricard Nigeria donates breathalyzers, 100 reflective jackets to FRSC

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17 h. ago Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide

The Obidient Movement has introduced an online portal aimed at registering its members both in Nigeria and abroad, along with issuing official identity cards. In a statement released on Saturday by the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and its Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Kazaure, the organization said the new identity card […] The post Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community

At least 50 houses, belonging to residents of Mahanga community have been destroyed following a windstorm on Friday night in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Mr. James Arthur, one of the village leaders disclosed this to newsmen in Lafia, on Saturday. He appealed to the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule  and other political office […] The post Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a major step towards strengthening grassroots security, the Neighbourhood Enlightenment and Safety Organisation (NESO) South West zone held its first official appointment and decoration ceremony at Chosen International Secondary School, Festac Town, Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in NESO’s mission to build safer communities, drawing newly decorated officers from […] The post Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele

Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Ribadu, Soludo, Ambode, Uzodimma’s wife too • Calls for urgent, fervent prayers   By Olakunle Olafioye The leader of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to beef up security in the North and other parts of the country to avoid major security breach. […] The post Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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39 h. ago Group Raises Alarm Over AI Smear Campaign Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has accused one Sandra Duru of spearheading a desperate campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to discredit the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Teddy Onyejuwe, the group raised the alarm over a trending online video allegedly featuring the female Senator. Onyejuwe […]

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39 h. ago Sokoto headmaster rejects school as meningitis vaccine center

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The ongoing Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) vaccination campaign in Sokoto and Kebbi States has continued to record impressive turnout, but not without challenges, as a headmaster in Sokoto rejected a request to use his school as a vaccination center. In Shagari and Tambuwal Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State, the vaccination […] The post Sokoto headmaster rejects school as meningitis vaccine center appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Bauchi Govt, UNICEF Target 2.5m Children For Polio Vaccination

Bauchi State government in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 2.5 million children against polio, including those in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the flag-off campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, revealed that of the 13 zero-dose […]

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40 h. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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