3 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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3 h. ago Bauchi: BASEPA, WaterAid Nigeria train manual pit emptiers in fecal sludge management

Tribune Online Bauchi: BASEPA, WaterAid Nigeria train manual pit emptiers in fecal sludge management Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), in collaboration with WaterAid Nigeria, organised a two-day second batch training on... Bauchi: BASEPA, WaterAid Nigeria train manual pit emptiers in fecal sludge management Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC

Tribune Online Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Refugee Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has emphasized the need for urgent attention to the plight of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in the country. Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC Tribune Online

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6 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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6 h. ago Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four persons have been confirmed dead in a renewed clash between Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government of Osun State. The two communities had been at loggerhead since January 30, 2025, when the hostility began and Governor Ademola Adeleke intervened, promising to settle the dispute. The panel constituted by the […] The post Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 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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7 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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10 h. ago Dispute over mining royalties sparks tension in Enugu communities

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Tension is rising in Iwollo Omashi kingdom, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as some aggrieved youths accuse their traditional rulers and leaders of corruption and failure to protect the people’s interests in a mining deal. The kingdom, made up of four autonomous communities, Iwollo Omashi, Aguobu Iwollo, Owolloti Iwollo, […] The post Dispute over mining royalties sparks tension in Enugu communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago World Refugee Day: Institute Calls For End To Insecurity, Mass Killings

As the world marks the World Refugee Day on June 20, the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in Nigeria has called on the African leaders and the global community to act decisively against the growing scourge of insecurity, displacement, and mass killings across the continent. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja […]

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11 h. ago World Sickle Cell Day: Oyo Offers Free Medication To 300 Persons Living With SCD

As part of activities marking this year’s World Sickle Cell Day, Oyo State Government has offered free medication to over 300 persons living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at a sensitisation programme in Ibadan, the state capital. The government reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare for its citizens, especially individuals living with SCD. Speaking […]

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11 h. ago EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the […]

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13 h. ago Otti’s wife warns against abuse of elderly persons in society

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti has warned against abuse of elderly persons in society, saying such was an abomination in this part of the clime. Mrs. Otti gave the warning during an event in Umuahia, tagged, “Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Abia State Through Data and […] The post Otti’s wife warns against abuse of elderly persons in society appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago 13 Confirmed Killed, Scores Injured In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on innocent villagers in Juwan Village of Tangur district of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, killing 13 persons. Eyewitnesses account identified most to the victims as women and children. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Mr. Kefas Mallai, confirmed the killings to newsmen in Jos, […]

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14 h. ago ‘I Used To Clean Gutters, Fetch Water For Neighbours’, Super Eagles’ Osimhen Speaks On Past Struggles

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has opened up on his past struggles in life when he was doing menial jobs to survive before his rise to international football stardom. In an interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, the 26-year-old striker shared how he used to fetch water and clean gutters to earn money as a […]

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14 h. ago 3 financial mindsets you must juggle for a healthier money life

When it comes to personal finance, many of us are unknowingly caught in a tug-of-war between the past, the present, read more 3 financial mindsets you must juggle for a healthier money life

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15 h. ago “I Fetched Water, Cleaned Gutters To Survive” — Osimhen Reflects On Life Before Football Stardom

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has shared details of his tough childhood, recounting how he took on menial jobs just to survive before rising to football fame. In a candid interview with media personality Daddy Freeze on Thursday, the Napoli striker opened up about his early struggles, including fetching water and cleaning gutters in his […] The post “I Fetched Water, Cleaned Gutters To Survive” — Osimhen Reflects On Life Before Football Stardom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Insecurity: SMBLF Asks Tinubu, NASS To Rise To Responsibilities

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to immediately rise to their constitutional responsibilities and duties by protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. The Forum said the federal government, particularly, the National Assembly must now accept their failure to provide the most fundamental […]

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20 h. ago IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata community who were displaced after the the Saturday attacks by suspected herdsmen, have embarked on protest over their living conditions at the camp. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, had on Saturday […] The post IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Women’s Empowerment Crucial For Sustainable Development – EU Envoy

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has tied the secret to prosperity for any nation to its capacity to empower women and girls. He stated that every nation that has been able to empower its women and girls in their political, social, and economic lives and protect them from abuses […]

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22 h. ago LASU Hosts Inspiring Excellence Tour, Homecoming For iCentra CEO

Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus, came alive on Monday, June 16, 2025, as it welcomed home one of its distinguished alumni, Taopheek Babayeju, CEO of iCentra and recipient of the prestigious PMI Eric Jenett Person of the Year Award, for the Inspiring Excellence Tour. Held at the Aderemi Makanjuola Hall, the event, themed “Inspiring […]

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