17 h. ago Abductors of Akwa Ibom radio comedian demand N80m ransom by May 2 deadline

From Isaac Job, Uyo Sea pirates who kidnapped Akwa Ibom radio comedian Odey Mathias, popularly known as General Odey, and 19 other passengers along the Cross River-Akwa Ibom waterways have given the victims’ families until Friday, May 2, to pay an N80 million ransom or face execution. The abduction occurred on Good Friday, April 18, […] The post Abductors of Akwa Ibom radio comedian demand N80m ransom by May 2 deadline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Sea pirates abduct four market women on Bayelsa waterways, lawmaker demands action

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Fear has gripped Bayelsa’s Southern Ijaw Local Government Area following the kidnapping of four women traders by suspected sea pirates on Wednesday, April 30, along the Lobia/Foropa waterways. The women were en route to Foropa when their boat was attacked shortly after departing Swali waterfront in Yenagoa, sparking panic among residents […] The post Sea pirates abduct four market women on Bayelsa waterways, lawmaker demands action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As Nigerian workers mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a list of demands to the federal government, expressing alarm over worsening economic conditions. NLC President Joe Ajaero, speaking to reporters on April 30, outlined grievances ranging from harmful economic policies to rising […] The post May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, calls for action against purveyors of fake news

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, calls for action against purveyors of fake news appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Cross River: Police confirm abduction of twelve passengers by sea pirates

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Command has confirmed the abduction of twelve passengers in a boat from Calabar in Cross River State to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. The incident occured early this week along the Calabar estuary. Sources say the travellers boarded a boat in Calabar at the weekend and were […] The post Cross River: Police confirm abduction of twelve passengers by sea pirates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kingibe decries neglect of FCT pry. school, demands immediate action

Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over the ongoing protest by primary school teachers under the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic read more Kingibe decries neglect of FCT pry. school, demands immediate action

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern coalition demands urgent action to end bloodshed across region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the recent spate of killings in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the attacks as unacceptable and calling for urgent government intervention. A statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, decried what it termed the “continued mass murder […] The post Plateau killings: Northern coalition demands urgent action to end bloodshed across region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bayelsa govt, judge rally support to curb violence against women

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government reaffirmed its commitment to combatting violence against women during the inauguration of the national leadership of the Association of Women Against Gender-Based Violence (AWAGBV) in Yenagoa. Bibian George, Special Adviser to Governor Douye Diri on Women in Politics, assured the group of the state’s support for initiatives […] The post Bayelsa govt, judge rally support to curb violence against women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Group Urges Akpabio To Step Aside Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step aside and submit himself to an independent investigation following an allegation of sexual harassment against him. The group described Akpabio’s continued leadership of the Senate as “morally indefensible” and warned that failure to address the issue transparently could erode public trust […]

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2 w. ago Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba 

…hints at fresh legal action, demands clarification from suspended Senator  BY PHILIP NWOSU Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has stated that the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan falls short of the evidentiary threshold required to establish such […] The post Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy demands global action after Russian missiles kill dozens on Palm Sunday

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday appealed to the United States, European allies, and the broader international community following a deadly Russian missile attack on the northeastern city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations. The attack, confirmed by Zelenskyy, killed at least 31 people in Sumy, after a Russian ballistic missile struck a central area Read More

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2 w. ago VeryDarkMan Donates N20m To NAPTIP, Demands Action On Children Trafficked To Ivory Coast

Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has donated N20 million to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The activist had earlier called out Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), accusing the government of inaction concerning human trafficking. Following that, he paid a visit […] The post VeryDarkMan Donates N20m To NAPTIP, Demands Action On Children Trafficked To Ivory Coast appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Ohanaeze demands action from S’East govs, threatens to seek state of emergency

The apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned the silence of South-East governors in the face of continuous killings in the region, warning that the bloodshed signals a dire collapse of governance. The group decried the brutal killings of over 300 Igbos in just the first quarter of 2025, allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen, Read More

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3 w. ago Pepecoin, Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Face Further Downslides As Meme Season Ends Whilst Remittix Could 100x By August

The meme coin movement faces a slowdown due to multiple market cycles which were sustained by enthusiasm for hype and online virality. The meme coins Pepecoin (PEPE) Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB lose support from culture-based momentum and speculative price action because their market demand decreases,  and price charts stagnate along with rising doubts Read More

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3 w. ago Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response, Read More

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3 w. ago Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly called Shi’ites group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, including no fewer than 60 minors allegedly arrested and detained, or face legal action. The demand was made on Friday at a press briefing by the Shi’ites’ legal team led by Read More

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3 w. ago Umahi Threatens Legal Action Against Businesswoman Who Accused Him Of Unpaid Contracts, Sexual Harassment

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and non-payment for supply of political campaign materials, made against him by a businesswoman identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri. The Minister has demanded proof of the transaction even as he threatened legal action over the allegations. The Minister disclosed this during his […]

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3 w. ago Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising insecurity. On Wednesday night, April 2, 2025, armed men attacked five communities in Bokkos, leaving at least 10 people dead. By Thursday, the […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lynched travellers: PFN demands action, warns against retaliation

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called on the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to speak out against reprisals for the 16 travellers that were killed by a vigilante group in Edo State. Oke advised the state incumbents to cooperate Read More

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