60 m. ago FG dismisses claims of targeted christian killings, warns against misinformation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned what it described as a wave of misinformation regarding alleged targeted killings. read more FG dismisses claims of targeted christian killings, warns against misinformation

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94 m. ago Tackle national security threats, army chief urges commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged battalion commanders to demonstrate exemplary leadership in their respective commands to enable troops to tackle emerging threats to national security effectively. Oluyede made this call while addressing battalion commanders participating in the just-concluded First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2025, held at the Headquarters of 2 Division, Read More

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2 h. ago Christians Not Targeted For Killings In Nigeria, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Report

The Nigerian Government has categorically denied a recent report alleging that Christians in the country were being targeted for killing. A statement issued to LEADERSHIP by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa expressed the ministry’s strong concern over the recent wave of misinformation and misleading reports regarding the purported killings of […]

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2 h. ago Opposition Lawmakers Hail INEC, RISIEC On Voters’ Register Release Ahead Rivers LG Polls

The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9 local government elections in Rivers State. The lawmakers described the move as a crucial step toward ensuring credible and transparent polls. LEADERSHIP […]

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2 h. ago Christians not targets of insurgency, FG replies US Congress

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected recent reports alleging targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. The Federal Government described the report as part of a misleading campaign aimed at influencing foreign governments to designate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to violence against Christians. This was contained in a statement signed Read More

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2 h. ago Hajj: Local Airlines Refuse To Sign 2025 Pilgrims Airlift Agreement

Nigerian-approved Hajj airlines — Max Air, Air Peace and Umza Aviation Services have refused to sign the 2025 pilgrims airlift agreement with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The reasons for their refusal include disagreement over currency of payment, pilgrims allocations and rejection of some airlines by some state governors, among others. NAHCON had […]

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2 h. ago Netizens Hail Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Over Ramadan Prayers, The Sun Award

Renowned Nigerian businesswoman, Dr. Aisha Achimugu, has once again captured the hearts of many as she prayed for all Muslim faithful during this holy month of Ramadan. Her heartfelt prayers for God’s favour and mercy for all and recent recognition as the ‘Entepreneur of the Year 2024’ by the The Sun Newspapers, have sparked massive […]

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2 h. ago LG Polls: HURIWA Hails INEC Over Release Of Rivers Voters’ Register

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9, 2025 local government elections in Rivers State. In a statement issued by HURIWA national coordinator, Comrade Emma Onwubiko, […]

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2 h. ago Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio’s Leadership

Nigeria Senate has passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, amid ongoing internal crisis facing the Red Chamber. The vote of confidence in Akpabio was passed unanimously during Thursday’s plenary, following a motion moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Olalere Oyewumi. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio’s Leadership appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senate Minority Whip Ngwu Seeks Action Against Nigeria’s Unemployment Crisis

The Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Osita Ngwu, has raised the alarm on the rising rate of unemployment in the country, calling on the federal and state governments, including the private sector, to take bold and decisive action to stem the tide. Ngwu, who represents Enugu West in the Senate, in a statement made […]

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3 h. ago Morning Fresh’s IWD 2025 Campaign: Celebrating Multifaceted Women and Breaking the Box

With March being International Women’s Month, brands are stepping up to join the global conversation about gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is all about pushing for real change on inclusion, emphasizing urgent and decisive efforts to advance gender equality for all women and girls,and Morning Fresh dived in with an IWD campaign that’s Read More

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3 h. ago Despite Fubara’s Readiness To Present 2025 Budget, Rivers Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, adjourned sine die, thereby making it impossible for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill of the State before the lawmakers next week. The decision of the House to adjourn indefinitely after passing three Bills into law, came less than 24 hours after Governor Fubara […]

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4 h. ago Abia Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Accidents In Front Of School

Abia State House of Assembly Committee chairman on Power, Public Utilities, and Water, Aaron Uzordike has raised alarm over road accidents in front of Osusu Community/Secondary Schools in Aba. Uzordike expressed concern about the situation when he spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital, calling for all hands to be on deck ” to […]

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4 h. ago Ronaldo Withdraws From Brazilian Football Federation Presidency Race

Former Brazilian international Ronaldo Nazario has has withdrawn from the race to become president of the Brazilian Football Federation, CBF. Ronaldo had previously declared a desire to run against the current president Ednaldo Rodrigues However, the 48-year-old has now announced that he is withdrawing from the race after consulting with football leaders in the country, […]

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4 h. ago Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface In Race For King Of The Pitch As Nigeria Pitch Awards Holds March 25

The excitement in Nigerian football is palpable as the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards is set to take place on March 25, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, after the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the Super Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe. This year, the […]

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4 h. ago You Must Choose Between Fighting Dubois Or Fury In July, Hearn Warns Joshua

British boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has told former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua to make a quick decision between fighting Daniel Dubios or Tyson Fury in July. Recall that Joshua had built extraordinary momentum in boxing since his back-to-back loss to Usyk, beating the likes of Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou, all […]

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5 h. ago VeryDarkMan Releases Track ‘Court Case’ To Fund For Legal Battles

Controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM) has released and shared snippets of his new song, “Court Case,” from his album ‘Body Of Christ.’ VDM, who shared parts of the music video on social media, urged his followers to stream his song so that he could make enough money to pay […]

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6 h. ago emPLE’s “Empower HER” targets Nigeria businesswomen for national development

By Henry Uche In line with International Women’s Day 2025 and its theme #AccelerateAction, emPLE, a leading force in Nigeria’s financial services sector, launched the “Empower HER” campaign, an initiative aimed at providing financial security for businesswomen who play a vital role in sustaining local markets. As part of the campaign, emPLE is offering free […] The post emPLE’s “Empower HER” targets Nigeria businesswomen for national development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Traditional Worshippers Seek Equal Treatment With Other Religions In Plateau

Traditional worshippers have requested the Plateau State government to consider them for palliatives to cushion the economic hardship being faced in the country. Ma-Ajin Pankshin and the Ngo-Long Vel, Nde Monday Tokzakka made the demand while also advocating for equal treatment by the state government to carry them along in the scheme of things. Nde […]

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6 h. ago We Have Given 42,000 Students Free Corrective Glasses, Says Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said about 42,000 students and pupils of both secondary and public primary schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of charge to aid their academic pursuits. Adeleke made this known in Osogbo during the presentation of corrective glasses and drugs to the pupils and the distribution of free medical […]

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