32 h. ago We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Convener of the group, James Paul Adama, described the spate of violence in […] The post We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago ‘Foreign Forces Want To Plunge Nigeria Into Civil War’, Fani

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, blaming what he described as “foreign elements” for orchestrating violence aimed at destabilising Nigeria. In a video circulating on social media, Fani-Kayode claimed that the perpetrators of the ongoing violence were not […]

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46 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Tinubu’s Actions On Rivers Threat To Democracy, Rule Of Law – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s “undemocratic actions” in Rivers State, warning that they posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, condemned the President’s imposition […]

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57 h. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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58 h. ago ‘Deal with social media as terrorist organisation,’ Sultan tells security agencies

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, has declared social media a “terrorist organisation” during a speech on Wednesday, urging security agencies to address its dangers. In the remarks, captured in a video posted by News Central, the prominent Nigerian traditional leader criticised the platform for spreading false narratives that can destabilise society. “What Read More

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3 d. ago Trump’s Tariff Policies Threaten Nigeria’s Oil Revenue — NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised the alarm over the potential threat posed to Nigeria’s oil revenue by renewed protectionist policies rolled out by United State President Donald Trump. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, who addressed journalists at the State House on Tuesday, said Trump’s aggressive tariff regime targeting […]

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3 d. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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3 d. ago PDP govs condemn Plateau killings, raise alarm over worsening security

…as Obi visits victims, donates borehole, cash gift Governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have read more PDP govs condemn Plateau killings, raise alarm over worsening security

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3 d. ago Nigeria Air Traffic Engineers Can’t Achieve Excellence – President

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has raised the alarm that Air Traffic Engineers cannot deliver the level of excellence the aviation sector demands. The president of NAAE, Seizling Miri, who spoke at NAAE’s Lagos Branch AGM, lamented that many engineers were overstretched, saying cases of continuous shifts and repeat of duty rosters […]

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4 d. ago GenCos Raise Alarm Over N4trn Unpaid Invoices, Says Shutdown Imminent

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over an impending collapse of their operations due to the crippling debt of over N4 trillion owed to them by the federal government. The debt, comprising legacy obligations and unpaid subsidies for 2024, was severely undermining the power sector’s ability to function optimally. The Board of […]

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5 d. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo

…As 300,000 teachers risk job lose From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Edo State, raised the alarm that over 300,000 teachers are at the verge of losing their jobs if the state government implements the 300 percent increment in Personal Income Tax of private school owners. The chairman of […] The post Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Group raises the alarm over terrorist, bandit spillover into South

A leading non-governmental organisation, Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, on Friday, raised the alarm over what it described as the growing infiltration of terrorists and bandits into the South-West region. A statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, respectively in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressed concern that the worsening insecurity in Read More

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7 d. ago Group raises alarm over terrorist, bandit spillover into South

A leading non-governmental organisation, Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, on Friday, raised the alarm over what it described as the growing infiltration of terrorists and bandits into the South-West region. A statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, respectively in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressed concern that the worsening insecurity in Read More

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7 d. ago Benue killings: NCDPA Makurdi Diocese raises alarm over safety of Bishop Wilfred Anagbe

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese has expressed grave concern over the growing rumours on the safety of the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, and his priest, Revd Fr Remigius Ihyula, following the Bishop’s courageous and truthful statements on the persistent killings, violence, […] The post Benue killings: NCDPA Makurdi Diocese raises alarm over safety of Bishop Wilfred Anagbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Japa: Association raises the alarm as over 15,000 nurses leave Nigeria in 2024

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to shift focus from expanding nursing education to addressing the systemic issues driving the mass emigration of nurses, popularly known as the Japa syndrome. The association expressed concern over persistent challenges, noting that as of February 2025, nearly 15,500 nurses had left Read More

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9 d. ago Lagos residents protest over recurring killings, kidnappings

Residents of Igbe Alagemo in the Igbogbo Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu have raised the alarm over reported kidnappings and killings in the community. This was made known during a Save Our Soul protest held on Tuesday at the council secretariat and the palace of the monarch in the community. The residents, who took Read More

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1 week ago VIDEO: Mother laments after daughter soils self over alleged school toilet ban

A concerned parent has raised alarm after her young daughter, a preschooler, reportedly soiled herself at school , allegedly because of a warning issued during a school assembly that discouraged children from defecating in school. The parent who shared a video of her conversation with the headmistress, on TikTok with the username #alagatosmart on Thursday Read More

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