62 h. ago ‘Vaccine Progress At Risk’, WHO, GAVI Warn Of Deadly Disease Resurgence Amid Funding Crisis

Amid growing concerns over resurgence of disease outbreaks, the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and global vaccine alliance GAVI, have sounded the alarm on the mounting threats to global immunisation progress. In a joint statement released Thursday to mark World Immunisation Week (April 24–30), the agencies warned that misinformation, population surges, […]

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64 h. ago Nigeria’s Sectarian Divide Fuels Terrorism, Christian Youth Group Warns

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called for unity across religious and political lines to combat the country’s escalating terrorism crisis, warning that sectarian divisions are enabling criminals to operate with impunity. In a statement signed by its chairman, Isaac Abrak, yesterday, it said that mutual suspicion and blame between Christian and Muslim communities […]

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3 d. ago PHCCIMA, Rivers body of journalists agree partnership to promote entertainment and tourism

The Port Harcourt City Chamber and the body of journalists in Rivers State have agreed to work together to attract read more PHCCIMA, Rivers body of journalists agree partnership to promote entertainment and tourism

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4 d. ago Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta

By Lukman Olabiyi A coalition of over 130 pan-Yoruba groups under the banner of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to avert a looming crisis in the Niger Delta . The group warned that the current political and economic marginalization of the Itsekiri people […] The post Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and other warring groups to end the crisis rocking the university. The student body appealed to the parties to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance […] The post FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Jesus hates poor people, never visited them – Pastor Ibiyeomie

By Seyi Babalola Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the founder of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has stated that Jesus Christ despised poverty and avoided entering poor people’s houses while on earth. Ibiyeomie, speaking to his congregation on Sunday in a video that later went viral on X (previously Twitter), cited biblical sources to argue […] The post Jesus hates poor people, never visited them – Pastor Ibiyeomie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 46 new Rivers communities reached in LIFE ND agric sensitization scheme funded by IFAD/NDDC

Some 46 new communities have been reached in fresh sensitization scheme launched by the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the read more 46 new Rivers communities reached in LIFE ND agric sensitization scheme funded by IFAD/NDDC

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2 w. ago Prolonged crisis ‘ll destroy LP, Ngogbehei warns aggrieved members

…Preaches peacerlaf. From Okwe Obi, Abuyja Director General of Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, Marcel Ngogbehei, has warned aggrieved members that the ongoing internal wranglings would consume the party, if not addressed. He called on members of the party to remain united and steadfast in the face of ongoing internal challenges rocking the […] The post Prolonged crisis ‘ll destroy LP, Ngogbehei warns aggrieved members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago No final decision yet – INEC addresses Warri ward delineation crisis

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to protests over its recent field report on ward and polling unit delineation in Warri Federal Constituency. In a statement on Thursday, National Commissioner Sam Olumekun said people have misunderstood the process. INEC’s report follows a Supreme Court ruling on 2 December […] The post No final decision yet – INEC addresses Warri ward delineation crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Expert Warns Against Looming Food Crisis In Kogi

An agricultural expert, Dr. Tunde Arosanyin, has warned that agricultural production in Okunland, Kogi West Senatorial district, is facing an existential threat from the recent escalating insecurity in the region. Dr. Arosanyin’s assertion underscores the imperative for swift action to protect farmers, ensure food security and safeguard the region’s economic future. Presenting a paper on “The […]

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3 w. ago Wastewater chemicals worsening global water crisis – Environmentalist

An Environmental Scientist, Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, has warned that hazardous chemicals in wastewater are worsening the global water crisis. Bakare-Abidola explained that these pollutants threaten ecosystems, degrade soil and harm aquatic life. In her publication titled “Enhanced Extraction of Methylene Blue by Dodecyl-Methyl Imidazolium Dodecyl Sulfate GUMBOS – Magnetic Alginate Beads” on Sunday, the Ph.D. candidate Read More

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3 w. ago Uromi Killing: “Stop The Threats, Address The Crisis” – Edo Residents In FCT Warn Northern Elders

The Edo Peoples Congress (EPC), a group of Edo residents in the Federal Capital Territory, has cautioned northern elders against making inciteful statements following the tragic killing of northern hunters mistaken for kidnappers in Uromi, Edo State. The group condemned the threats of revenge issued by the Northern Elders Forum, describing them as reckless and […] The post Uromi Killing: “Stop The Threats, Address The Crisis” – Edo Residents In FCT Warn Northern Elders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago VeryDarkMan Warns Of Looming Religious War, Blasts Tinubu Over Herdsmen Crisis

Popular social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the persistent attacks by suspected herdsmen, warning that the escalating violence could spark a religious war in Nigeria. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Saturday, the activist expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address the ongoing crisis, particularly […] The post VeryDarkMan Warns Of Looming Religious War, Blasts Tinubu Over Herdsmen Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace

Tribune Online Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace The monarch decried the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property, calling for a permanent ceasefire and peaceful coexistence among the warring communities. Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State has entered what many see as high wire video wars as George Nweke, read more Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

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last month Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has issued warning to some youths in the state that any attempt to stage protest against Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike will be resisted. Diri insisted that political jobbers, planning to import Rivers State crisis into his state will be resisted. The Governor, while speaking during the […] The post Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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