10 h. ago Super Falcons Player Queries FG Over Benue Killings, Calls For Urgent Actions

Super Falcons player, Peace Ogebe, has expressed disappointment over continued deadly attacks in her state, Benue State. Ogebe said that the killings of innocent people has left her unable to sleep. Her remarks is coming after a series of brutal attacks on villages in Otukpo and Otobi-Akpa within the Otukpo local government area of the […] The post Super Falcons Player Queries FG Over Benue Killings, Calls For Urgent Actions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Benue Killings: Super Falcons Star Questions Federal Govt’s ‘Silence’, Calls For Urgent Actions

Peace Ogebe, a prominent player in the Super Falcons squad, has expressed deep concern over the continued killings in her home state of Benue, challenging the federal government’s alleged silence on the ongoing crisis. The Nigerian international player revealed that the continuous killing of innocent civilians in her community has left her restless and heartbroken. […]

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Reps Demand Crackdown On Masterminds Of ₦1.3tr CBEX Crypto Scam

The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed deep concern over reports of the crash of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme – CBEX, calling for an urgent crackdown by all security agencies on the perpetrators of the economic crime. LEADERSHIP recalls that the scheme has trapped over ₦1.3 trillion belonging to thousands of Nigerians. Chairman, House […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried over what he described as ‘poor state of health sector’ in the country. Obi called for urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Anambra State led this out at an event organised […] The post Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for an urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation. Speaking as the keynote speaker at an event organised by ANAP Doctors in North America Read More

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Stillbirth Crisis: Alarming Statistics, A Call for Urgent Action

In a country where motherhood is often seen as a symbol of hope and continuity, the grim reality of stillbirths casts a heavy shadow. A recent study by the Improving Nigeria’s Capacity to Use Registered Stillbirths for Decision-making (SPEED Project) has laid bare the unsettling truth: Nigeria’s stillbirth rate stands at 24 per 1,000 total […]

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1 week ago Tackle iron deficiency with fortified foods, nutritionists tell Nigerians

Health and nutrition experts have called for urgent action to tackle malnutrition and improve dietary habits across every stage of life, citing iron deficiency, poor food choices, and low nutrition awareness as major threats to public health in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at the “Nutrition for All Life Stages Workshop”, an event hosted by Read More

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2 w. ago Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform

Protesters in Lagos defied the Inspector General of Police’s order on Monday, taking to the streets to voice opposition to the Cybercrime Act and the potential imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State. Organized by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), the demonstration began at the iconic Ikeja Under-Bridge, where participants rallied before marching toward […] The post Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Experts call for increased investments in culinary education

With the growing demand for skilled culinary professionals across Nigeria’s hospitality sector, experts have reiterated the urgent need for increased read more Experts call for increased investments in culinary education

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2 w. ago Group petitions minister over abduction, forced conversion of Christian teenager

A child rights advocacy group, Operation Save Nigerian Children, has petitioned the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a 16-year-old Christian, Miss Georgia Miracle, in Adamawa State. In the petition signed by the group’s convener, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, on Friday, the organisation called for urgent intervention, citing violations Read More

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3 w. ago God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin

Sheikh Abdul-Fattah Enabulele, the Chief Imam of Benin, has expressed concern over the rising killings across Nigeria, stating that God is displeased with the nation. He lamented the increasing violence, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, justice, and unity he emphasised that bloodshed and injustice hinder divine blessings and called on leaders to take urgent steps […] The post God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi visits Onitsha fire victims, calls for urgent support

Tribune Online Peter Obi visits Onitsha fire victims, calls for urgent support Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a condolence visit on Saturday to two significant fire disaster sites in Onitsha: the burned electronics market on Iweka Road and the destroyed warehouse on Ifejirika Street within the Main Market. Describing the experience as heartbreaking, Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in […] Peter Obi visits Onitsha fire victims, calls for urgent support Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Stakeholders demand action on Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality rate

Stakeholders have called for urgent actions to tackle the high rate of deaths of women during and after pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally. They made the call at the 2025 edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala, themed, Strength in Every Read More

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3 w. ago Scientists raise alarm over mass killing of migratory bats at Kaduna Assembly

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Concerned environmental advocates and scientists have raised the alarm over the mass killing of migratory bats at the Kaduna State House of Assembly complex, calling on the Kaduna State Government to take urgent action. Ancient trees surrounding the Lord Lugard House, which houses the Kaduna State House of Assembly, are known […] The post Scientists raise alarm over mass killing of migratory bats at Kaduna Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria Seeks Global Unity To Tackle Urban Challenges Amid Shifting World Order

The Nigerian government has called for innovative solutions and strengthened international cooperation to address urgent urban development challenges during the opening session of the first session of the 2025 UN-Habitat executive board meeting in Nairobi. Speaking on behalf of Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Nigeria’s minister of Housing and Urban Development and current chair of the UN-Habitat […]

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3 w. ago ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria

…Calls for urgent action   By Chinenye Anuforo       Folake Owodunni, CEO of ERA, opened the summit, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the necessity for innovative solutions. Key dignitaries, including Dr. Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of the Nigerians […] The post ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition

Tribune Online Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition     As the world marks World Water Day 2025, the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s water resources from what it describes as the twin threats of climate change and water privatisation. In a statement made available to Nigerian Tribune, the coalition called on African […] Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition Tribune Online

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3 w. ago SORENID CEO Calls For Urgent Assistance Amid Explosion Damage

The Society for Reconciliation of Nigerians in Distress (SORENID) has incurred significant structural damage following debris from a tanker explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja, which has jeopardised its operations. Reports state that the explosion on March 19, 2025, resulted in at least nine fatalities and the destruction of around 30 vehicles. Although there were no […]

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