48 m. ago Group accuses Osun govt of intimidating press, suppressing opposition

By Lukman Olabiyi A socio-political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), K-RAD Vanguard, has strongly criticized the Osun State Government over what it described as its efforts to silence the media and suppress opposition voices in the state. In a statement, the group, which backs the governorship ambition of Mr Kunle Adegoke (SAN), condemned […] The post Group accuses Osun govt of intimidating press, suppressing opposition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention

Tribune Online Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention By Vivian Ihechu (NAN) In Nigeria, a silent and rapidly escalating crisis—Gaming and Gambling Addiction—is overwhelmingly affecting public health and social well-being, particularly among the youth. Physical ailments like hypertension, diabetes and cancer often overshadow public health discussions, but mental and social well-being are emerging as critical, often-overlooked, drivers of risky behaviours such as problem […] Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention Tribune Online

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5 h. ago “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a “political spectacle” rather than a genuine attempt to console victims of the state’s rising insecurity. Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with news men on Thursday. He accused the Tinubu-led […] The post “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa has said that the troops of the Nigerian Army received false information before the recent killings in Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Musa noted that on the day of the attack, troops in Yelewata community were told that another community was under siege. […] The post Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police identify man who breached protocol against Tinubu in Kaduna, says he has psychiatric disorder

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Police in Kaduna on Friday identified a young man who attempted protocol breach against President Bola Tinubu penultimate Thursday, saying he was born with psychiatric disorder. President Tinubu was delivering a speech shortly after commissioning some projects executed by the Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani at the Murtala Square when […] The post Police identify man who breached protocol against Tinubu in Kaduna, says he has psychiatric disorder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Osun LG Crisis: Senate caucus seeks president’s intervention 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The three Senators representing Osun East, West and Central, Francis Fadahunsi, Olalere Oyewumi and Oluwole Olubiyi, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to urgently step into the Local Government crisis in Osun State. In a passionate appeal to the president, jointly signed by the three Senators and made available to our […] The post Osun LG Crisis: Senate caucus seeks president’s intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Yelwata Killings: UNICEF donates cholera kits, health commodities to Benue IDPs

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated assorted health commodities to the Benue state government as part of their contributions to impact the lives of survivors of the Yelwata massacre. The Chief Field Office UNICEF Kaduna, Gerida Birukila, who made the donation on Friday at the temporary IDP camp in […] The post Yelwata Killings: UNICEF donates cholera kits, health commodities to Benue IDPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Government said it has taken delivery of six new babies at the Internally Displaced Persons IDPs camp housing survivors of the massacre in Yelwata. Recall that Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was attacked by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia on Saturday June […] The post Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Benue Killings show Nigeria unprepared for sophisticated foreign

…Slams Tinubu for failing to show real leadership Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa west has voiced strong criticism of President read more Benue Killings show Nigeria unprepared for sophisticated foreign-backed attacks- Dickson

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9 h. ago It’s psychological warfare on Nigerians – Keyamo mocks new ‘coalition’ party

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new party seeking registration, is not a coalition against President Bola Tinubu as widely speculated. Keyamo stated this in an X post on Friday. He was reacting to reports that the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) has […] The post It’s psychological warfare on Nigerians – Keyamo mocks new ‘coalition’ party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills

Tribune Online NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has flagged off the implementation of the Federal Government's National Youth Development Directive programme, introducing the Aviation Upskilling Development Programme (AUDP) approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2025.  NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills Tribune Online

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9 h. ago ‘I can’t betray him,’ Ododo describes Yahaya Bello as father figure, political mentor

Tribune Online ‘I can’t betray him,’ Ododo describes Yahaya Bello as father figure, political mentor “Any river that forgets its source will soon dry up. My boss, Yahaya Bello, is like a father to me. I was not born with a silver spoon,” Ododo said. ‘I can’t betray him,’ Ododo describes Yahaya Bello as father figure, political mentor Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for visiting Benue State to offer his condolences to the good people of the state over the sustained killings of innocent citizens by herdsmen militia. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant on […] The post Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tinubu’s Kaduna visit: Police clear air over man who breached protocol

Tribune Online Tinubu’s Kaduna visit: Police clear air over man who breached protocol Kaduna Police Command has clarified that the man who breached protocol during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to... Tinubu’s Kaduna visit: Police clear air over man who breached protocol Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Tinubu charges Abuja residents to own, use, protect, celebrate new arterial road N5

As Wike says FCT tax system is to pressure for devt, not to embarrass taxpayers From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of the newly completed arterial road N5, stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III (RR3) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged residents to own […] The post Tinubu charges Abuja residents to own, use, protect, celebrate new arterial road N5 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has laid the blame for the recent massacre in Benue State squarely at the feet of President Bola Tinubu. Adebayo said the President must take full responsibility for the attack that claimed over 200 lives in several communities last Friday. Speaking with news […] The post “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Benue killings: Nigeria unprepared for violence – Seriake Dickson

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, says Nigeria is not prepared for the kind of violence being meted out to its citizens. Speaking against the backdrop of the recent Benue massacre, Dickson, who visited Makurdi on Wednesday, stated that the happenings in Benue and other places are a collective assault. The senator noted that […] The post Benue killings: Nigeria unprepared for violence – Seriake Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate and take decisive action against the killers of defenceless people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Group drags Tinubu, AGF, NASS to Court over RSIEC appointments

Tribune Online Group drags Tinubu, AGF, NASS to Court over RSIEC appointments An Abuja-based advocacy group, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy, has dragged President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and the National Assembly before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging their powers to... Group drags Tinubu, AGF, NASS to Court over RSIEC appointments Tribune Online

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13 h. ago “I Didn’t Post About Benue For Clout, I Genuinely Care” — Kiddwaya Replies Critics

Former Big Brother Naija star Kiddwaya has addressed the criticism he faced after appealing for donations for Benue victims through his foundation. In a statement released on Thursday, he clarified that his appeal came from a sincere place, rooted in his identity as a proud native of Benue. Kiddwaya, the billionaire heir of Terry Waya, […] The post “I Didn’t Post About Benue For Clout, I Genuinely Care” — Kiddwaya Replies Critics appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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