46 h. ago Zamfara: Minister urges northwest governors to unite against banditry

From John Bassey, Gusau Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara governor, has urged northwest governors to unite against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry. The minister made the call during a condolence visit to Maru, following the brutal murder of Alkali Salihu Suleiman, Chief Imam of Maru Juma’at Mosque, and two […] The post Zamfara: Minister urges northwest governors to unite against banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the federal government to emulate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Saudi Arabia that have transited from fossil fuel to cleaner energy if the country must address the issues of climate change. The Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim made the […] The post CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago EU, UN Agencies Launch €60m Health, Social Projects In Sokoto

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations (UN) and the the Nigerian government, has launched three transformative projects aimed at strengthening health services, social protection and community resilience in Sokoto State and across the country. The launch, which took place at the Sokoto Government House, drew high-level participation including the EU Ambassador, […]

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3 d. ago Laide Bakare Honored As Ambassador For Peace By United Nations

Famous Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has been honored by the United Nations International Peace and Governing Council with the title of Ambassador for Peace. The UN council awarded her this recognition in acknowledgment of her continuous efforts to promote peace, understanding, and global cooperation. In expressing her gratitude, Bakare said, “I’m deeply humbled to receive […] The post Laide Bakare Honored As Ambassador For Peace By United Nations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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4 d. ago Reps Want U.S. To Support Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States(U.S.) government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony […]

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4 d. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North

By Billy Graham Abel Yola The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations have jointly unveiled a $159 million emergency response plan aimed at averting a looming food security and nutrition crisis in the conflict-ravaged states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) in north-east Nigeria. The 2025 Lean Season Response Plan, launched in Abuja […] The post Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Bandits kill SS 3 student days to first WASSCE paper in Kogi

Kola Sunday, a senior secondary school three (SS3) student of United Comprehensive College, Odo-Ere, headquarters of Yagba West local government read more Bandits kill SS 3 student days to first WASSCE paper in Kogi

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6 d. ago EU, UN launch €60m projects to boost healthcare, social protection in Nigeria

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The European Union (EU), in collaboration with United Nations agencies and the Nigerian government, has launched three major development initiatives valued at €60 million to strengthen the country’s healthcare and social protection systems, The projects launched at a high-level event held at the presidential Lodge in Sokoto are designed to enhance […] The post EU, UN launch €60m projects to boost healthcare, social protection in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Afenifere Charges Govs To Unite In Defence Of National Integrity

Pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, has called on Nigerian governors to unite in defence of the national integrity of the country. Afenifere also frowned at what it called “increasingly calculated manoeuvres by certain political elements intent on imperilling the cohesion of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and discrediting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, both […]

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7 d. ago UNG urges FG to replicate Soludo’s security model for Nigeria

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Unite Nigeria Group (UNG) has urged the Federal Government and state governors to replicate Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s security model to address rising insecurity nationwide. The UNG stated that Anambra’s Homeland Security architecture, which targets the arrest and prosecution of criminal gang sponsors and financiers, has significantly reduced crime […] The post UNG urges FG to replicate Soludo’s security model for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago CAN President Calls For Unity, Dialogue To Resolve Middle Belt Conflict

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly supported the ongoing peace talks aimed at resolving the violence affecting the Middle Belt, particularly in Plateau, Benue, and Gombe states. The association condemned the ongoing attacks, which have led to significant suffering and loss among the affected communities. CAN’s president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, reiterated the association’s […] The post CAN President Calls For Unity, Dialogue To Resolve Middle Belt Conflict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called on religious leaders to actively collaborate with the Federal Government to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Receiving a delegation led by Chairman of the Northern Pentecostal and Charismatic Bishops […] The post SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Religious Leaders Must Champion National Unity, Says SGF Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has made a passionate appeal to religious leaders to collaborate with the Federal Government in order to strengthen national security and unity, in-line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. The SGF made the appeal while receiving a delegation of clergymen under the […]

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9 d. ago Finding the root causes of insecurity is the sustainable means of addressing it – Adebayo

Recently, the spate of insecurity and continued killings in Plateau and Benue States has attracted the attention of prominent politicians read more Finding the root causes of insecurity is the sustainable means of addressing it – Adebayo

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1 week ago Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has validated its 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched the Nigeria SDGs Progress Report 2024, and introduced the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Action Plan. The Abuja event united government officials, development partners, civil society, academia, and vulnerable groups, showcasing participatory governance to accelerate the […] The post Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has outlined strategies for the district to produce Ogun State’s governor in 2027, ending a 49-year exclusion. Speaking at the inauguration of the Yewa Think-Tank’s (YTT) secretariat, ‘Yewa Unity House’, in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Adeola stressed that unity and […] The post Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A group of Nigerian lawyers has called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to rescind its decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a protest march to the US embassy in Abuja yesterday, the lawyers under the […] The post Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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