4 h. ago Sallah: Izunaso fetes Muslim community in Imo, preaches peace

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Muslim community in Imo State had a splendid time on Tuesday as the lawmaker representing Imo West at the National Assembly, Osita Izunaso, hosted them to a sumptuous meal to celebrate the Sallah festival at his residence in Owerri. Izunaso, represented at the occasion by his Senior Legislative Assistant, Jude […] The post Sallah: Izunaso fetes Muslim community in Imo, preaches peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ramadan: Stanel World Hosts Muslim Faithful To Iftar In Niger Community

As part of its annual gestures, Stanel World in Suleja, Niger State, has identified with Muslim faithful with the distribution of over 10,000 loaves of bread to break Ramadan fast with at the weekend. The household brand is a subsidiary of Stanel Group of Companies that has replicated its brands across the country. The week-long […]

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5 h. ago Lagos DSVA intensifies fight against rape, domestic violence, child abuse

By Bolaji Okunola The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has stepped up in its mandate to eradicate rape, molestation, and other assaults against girls, women, children and the vulnerable. During the agency’s induction ceremony for fifty students selected to join the King’s Club at the weekend, the Head of Community Engagement for […] The post Lagos DSVA intensifies fight against rape, domestic violence, child abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria 

…urges President Tinubu to intervene without further delay   From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerians in Chicago, penultimate Sunday, protested against alleged poor investment environment, as well as demolition of their businesses in Nigeria, threatening to hold similar protests in all States of America, Canada and Europe until President Bola Tinubu addresses the issue of enabling […] The post Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ruto’s $150,000 church donation fuel political tension in Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption. Ruto’s pledge of 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church led to protesters gathering there a week later, demanding the return of what they called “stolen tax money”, only to Read More

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12 h. ago Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The Army seized 60,000 litres of stolen products during a six-day special operation against oil theft and related crimes in the region. The operation, conducted across three states, was carried out in […] The post Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Aradel completes $19.5m acquisition of Olo and Olo West Marginal Fields

Aradel Holdings Plc, an indigenous energy company, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the Olo and Olo read more Aradel completes $19.5m acquisition of Olo and Olo West Marginal Fields

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13 h. ago Bauchi Governor Decries Rising Kidnapping Cases In Boundary Community 

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has raised concerns about the growing trend of kidnappings in Bula, a district in Tafawa Balewa local government, along the Bauchi-Plateau boundary. Bauchi enjoyed a peaceful atmosphere through coordinated security strategies, making it one of the most peaceful states in the northeast and the country. Previously, Dass, Toro, Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro, […]

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13 h. ago Delta Govt Addressing Youth Employment With Tech In Agro Business – Peterson 

The special adviser to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Donald Peterson, has said the state government is making significant efforts to transform agriculture through innovative agribusiness initiatives. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Peterson said the Deltapreneur programme, an initiative of the Delta State government which entails agropreneurship and techpreneurship, aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in the state. Peterson highlighted the importance of hydroponic […]

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14 h. ago Delta Police Command, Activist Trade Words Over Death Of Artiste

Young Nigerian Rights Organisation (YNRO) and the Delta State Police command have been trading words over the death of 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo. While the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death, vowing to punish any police officer found culpable, the director-general, YNRO, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was […]

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14 h. ago Benue: Herdsmen invade community, residents flee amid killings, abduction

Suspected herdsmen invaded Olena in Asa community, Otukpo LGA of Benue State on Monday night, forcing residents to flee for their lives. According to online reports, Asa community has been under the control of the herdsmen, who have murdered several villagers and abducted others. One of the residents revealed that the community had been under […] The post Benue: Herdsmen invade community, residents flee amid killings, abduction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t Partners VHI On Development Of National Monuments

The federal government through the National Commission for Museums and Monuments has pledged to collaborate with the Vernacular Heritage Initiative (VHI) in the development of national monuments nationwide. Director general of the commission, Olugbile Holloway made the pledge the representative of VHI, Dr Obafemi Olukoya handed over the Egbo Egbo Bassey House Project reports and […]

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15 h. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State. There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest. The protests have caused tension in the […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Kaduna community in shock as lightning kills herder, 12 cows

The Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning as a lightning strike, on Sunday, killed a herder and 12 cows, PUNCH Metro has learnt. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that the Read More

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20 h. ago Kano CSOs appeal for calm over killing of 16 travellers in Edo

The League of Civil Society Organisations in Kano State has appealed for calm among the Hausa community in Kano, Edo states and other parts of the country, urging them not to retaliate the alleged extra-judicial killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State on March 27, 2025. In a statement on Saturday by the League Read More

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20 h. ago Lawal hails military for restoring peace, pledges Zamfara development

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed that his administration remains fully committed to restoring security and ensuring that every citizen lives without fear. In his broadcast message to the people of the state, Governor Lawal acknowledged that the challenges of insecurity over the years, particularly the menace of banditry, have continued to threaten Read More

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21 h. ago FirstBank reaffirms commitment to customers on 131st anniversary

FirstBank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to customers as it marks 131 years of service. In an email to its customers on Monday, the bank stated that it remains dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals. FirstBank highlighted its enduring legacy of trust, innovation, and Read More

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21 h. ago Why we splashed N70bn on TVET programme – TETFUND boss, Echono

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, highlights TETFUND’s massive investments in research and development and the plan to make the nation an ICT hub, in this interview with ADELANI ADEPEGBA and LARA ADEJORO TETFUND is heavily funding research across the universities. Can you share with us the fruits of your investment in Read More

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