6 d. ago Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change

Tribune Online Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change In a bid to address the global menace of climate change, the Kogi State House of Assembly has commenced a statewide tree planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reversing the effects of deforestation. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, emphasised the importance of the tree […] Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police, ECAPI train community on intelligence, crime prevention

By Rita Okoye In a concerted effort to bolster grassroots intelligence and community policing, the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) has partnered with the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) to commence a three-day training programme on community intelligence gathering. The training, themed “Community Intelligence Gathering Training,” is being implemented under the directive […] The post Police, ECAPI train community on intelligence, crime prevention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Fix Almajiri crisis, complete key roads, NUJ urges Kaduna govt

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked the state government to revisit the Almajiri education policy of previous administrations as part of urgent measures to tackle the growing menace of out-of-school children and street begging. The union, rising from its monthly congress held at the […] The post Fix Almajiri crisis, complete key roads, NUJ urges Kaduna govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Okpebholo, NDLEA, stakeholders want drug cartels dislodged

By Christopher Oji The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Mitchell Ofoyeju and other stakeholders have unanimously called for concerted efforts to dislodge drug trafficking cartels who cultivate cannabis and traffic illicit drugs. This was the position of eminent leaders who gathered to commemorate […] The post Gov Okpebholo, NDLEA, stakeholders want drug cartels dislodged appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG pledges stable electricity in barracks to boost security efforts

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja As the country grapples with insecurity, the federal government has pledged to prioritise stable electricity supply to all military bases to help tackle the menace. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the commitment while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, and his delegation during a […] The post FG pledges stable electricity in barracks to boost security efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “The North will not kneel before terror”: NEF condemns Niger ambush

Demands state of emergency over worsening insecurity in the North From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed deep outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total […] The post “The North will not kneel before terror”: NEF condemns Niger ambush appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IBB Golf Members Laud Wike, BOT Efforts Towards Reopening Club

Members of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja have expressed their gratitude to Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the Board of Trustees (BOT) led by Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem for their concerted efforts to reopen the club. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club […]

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity

Tribune Online Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned the brutal killing of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, calling the atrocity a reflection of... Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Mokwa Flood: Group Seeks Redemption Of Pledges, Permanent Measures

The Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group has appealed for a concerted effort to end flood disaster in Mokwa and urged for the redemption of pledges to victims of last flood disaster in the town. The appeal by the group came in the wake of the flood disaster that occurred in the town that claimed many […]

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3 w. ago Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace

Tribune Online Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace The Dean of College of Health Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, has lamented the food insecurity in the country with the attendant ripple effects on other sectors of the national economy. He made the remarks in a lecture titled: Resilient food systems: a foundation for sustainable national development, he delivered at […] Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Addressing Africa’s energy poverty presents strategic opportunity that requires concerted effort – Williams

Ola Williams is the Director of Energy, Africa, at the UK Department for Business and Trade (UKDBT). At the Africa read more Addressing Africa’s energy poverty presents strategic opportunity that requires concerted effort – Williams

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3 w. ago FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue

Tribune Online FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue Former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State and President/Founder of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative, Dr David Olofu on Saturday called on Federal and State Governments to construct roads along ungoverned spaces to tackle the menace of armed herders in the country, particularly, Benue. FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Illicit drug smuggling: Customs CG calls for deeper synergy with NDLEA, NAFDAC to tackle menace

Discloses over 200 containers of banned drugs seized From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has called for deeper and strategic collaboration with sister security agencies in the fight against the smuggling of illicit drugs into the country. Adeniyi, who declared Nigeria Customs’ total war against smugglers of banned drugs and […] The post Illicit drug smuggling: Customs CG calls for deeper synergy with NDLEA, NAFDAC to tackle menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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