2 h. ago Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation

Tribune Online Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have vowed to stage a naked protest if the state government proceeds with the planned privatisation of a government-owned cocoa estate in their area. Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Creation of Kainji State will address insecurity in Niger, Kebbi – Ambassador Ibeto

From Jude Owuamanam The Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Movement of the Creation of Kainji State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has said that the creation of the state from the current Niger and Kebbi States will address the recurring insecurity in the two states. Ibeto, who spoke at the zonal public hearing for […] The post Creation of Kainji State will address insecurity in Niger, Kebbi – Ambassador Ibeto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Opeifa visits NRC Northern district, assures retirees of pension payment

Tribune Online Opeifa visits NRC Northern district, assures retirees of pension payment The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, paid a working visit over the weekend to Opeifa visits NRC Northern district, assures retirees of pension payment Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Osun community sues for peace over chieftaincy, boundary imbroglio

Tribune Online Osun community sues for peace over chieftaincy, boundary imbroglio The Esa-Oke Community in Osun has appealed to the state government to... Osun community sues for peace over chieftaincy, boundary imbroglio Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Troops foil ₦3.5bn oil theft, recover 2.38 million litres of stolen crude oil.

Nigerian troops have foiled oil theft operations valued at over ₦3.5 billion in the Niger Delta, recovering a staggering 2.38 read more Troops foil ₦3.5bn oil theft, recover 2.38 million litres of stolen crude oil.

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4 h. ago More Than 50% Of Medicines In Circulation Are Fake — Pharmacists

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has expressed concerns over what it described as the resurgence of fake and substandard drugs in the country, disclosing that over 50 per cent of medicines in circulation may be counterfeit, significantly higher than the official estimates of 13 to 15 per cent. ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. […]

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4 h. ago Emergency management agency alert of flood in some areas in Ibadan

The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living read more Emergency management agency alert of flood in some areas in Ibadan

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8 h. ago 18 Injured As False Fire Alarm Triggers Flight Evacuation In Majorca

Not less than 18 people were injured after panic erupted onboard a Ryanair flight from Palma de Majorca to Manchester, following a false fire alert that forced an emergency evacuation in the early hours of Friday. The incident occurred shortly after midnight while the aircraft was still on the runway at Palma Airport. Passengers were […]

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9 h. ago NADCEL: Army holds medical outreach for host community in Rivers

Tribune Online NADCEL: Army holds medical outreach for host community in Rivers Hundreds of beneficiaries including the elderly, youths, students, physically challenged in... NADCEL: Army holds medical outreach for host community in Rivers Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State, on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in their numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am […] The post Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Release NDDC Forensic Audit Report Or I Resign As FCT Minister, Wike Tells Federal Gov’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to make public the findings of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), daring authorities to release the report or risk his resignation from cabinet. Wike made the bold declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s […]

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24 h. ago Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor and political rival, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing Amaechi’s wife of misappropriating N4 billion meant for the training of Niger Delta women. Wike made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, where […]

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24 h. ago PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC

Tribune Online PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the successful incorporation of 143 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) with... PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community

Tribune Online Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has provided a free medical outreach to residents of the Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The one-day medical exercise, held on July 3, 2025, was aimed at improving access to […] Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community Tribune Online

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27 h. ago We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community

Tribune Online We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community The Fulani community of Bauchi State, under the aegis of Daddo Pulāku and affiliated Fulani associations, has declared that it has no objections to the creation of the proposed Zaar Chiefdom in the state. The declaration was made by the Fulani community during a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre, on the ongoing […] We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am on […] The post Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago China Welcomes Russia’s Recognition Of Afghanistan’s Taliban Rule

China, on Friday, welcomed Russia’s decision to become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining friendly relations with the Afghan people. “As a traditional friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, the Chinese side has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community,” said Mao […]

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30 h. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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31 h. ago C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt

Tribune Online C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Abia community protests cocoa estate privatization in Cross River, demanding land rights and job protection. C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP

Says Damagun to chair over PDP’s funeral The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) says contrary to the public notion that the decision of the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to reinstate Senator Sam Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary would usher calm and resurgence for the beleaguered […] The post Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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