5 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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16 h. ago UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase

Tribune Online UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Doctors have reported an increase in patients suffering from Victorian-era diseases like scabies. The Royal College of Physicians is now calling for stronger government action to combat poverty. A survey of 882 doctors found that 89% were concerned about the effects of health inequalities on their patients. Additionally, 72% had seen more cases in the […] UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action

Tribune Online Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action But for the God of Sallah who commanded a holiday for the beginning of the week, Nigerians would have woken up to another round of flight disruptions at our airports from Monday. Aviation workers, this time, threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security […] Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action Tribune Online

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40 h. ago World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion and action

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   As Nigeria joined the global community to observe World Autism Awareness Day 2025 on April 2, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called for a more inclusive society and greater awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  The theme for this year, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” underscores the […] The post World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion and action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion, action

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   As Nigeria joined the global community to observe World Autism Awareness Day 2025 on April 2, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called for a more inclusive society and greater awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  The theme for this year, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” underscores the […] The post World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion, action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South

Tribune Online Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South The group has expressed disappointment in the silence of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and Deputy Governor Sam Odeh, particularly as the latter hails from the affected region. Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South Tribune Online

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2 d. ago US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong top cop, justice secretary

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong’s police chief, justice secretary and other officials over human rights concerns after China clamped down in the financial hub. The sanctions on Police Commissioner Raymond Siu Chak-yee and the others will block any interests they hold in the United States and generally criminalize financial transactions Read More

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3 d. ago BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats

By Gabriel Dike   Stakeholders in the academia, private sector, and governmental agencies have emphasized the need for a collective effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem in the face of growing global threat expected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025. They made the call to action at a two-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by the Babcock […] The post BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. ago Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

…Ndume expresses concerns, calls for FG’s decisive action The Cameroonian Ministry of Defence (CNA) reveals that the attack by Boko read more Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

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9 d. ago Cynthia Morgan Appeals To Tinubu To Ease Hardship, Calls For Partial Subsidy Return

Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, popularly known as Madrina, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to ease the economic difficulties affecting citizens due to the fuel subsidy removal. In a TikTok video shared on Monday, the singer admitted she initially supported the policy but now believes the country is not prepared to […] The post Cynthia Morgan Appeals To Tinubu To Ease Hardship, Calls For Partial Subsidy Return appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern CAN chair calls for action against religious intolerance

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Rev. John Hayab, has urged religious bodies to unite in condemning the violation of religious rights across the country. He stated, “Religious rights violations affect both Christians and others. If we genuinely want to fight against Read More

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1 week ago World Water Day: FG Calls For Urgent Action On Water Security, Conservation

As the world marks World Water Day, the federal government has called for urgent action to safeguard Nigeria’s water security, urging stakeholders to adopt sustainable conservation practices. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,  who made the call at a press briefing in Abuja, stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure water […]

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1 week ago Wabara calls for reversal of state of emergency in Rivers State

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia     The Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolph Wabara has in very strong terms, condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, and called for its reversal.   In a statement he personally signed, Wabara said the action […] The post Wabara calls for reversal of state of emergency in Rivers State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago My small stature can’t hinder me from being successful – Jumoke, 19

•I’m working towards bagging a first class from FUOYE From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Jumoke Olatunji has a diminutive stature. She’s a 19-year-old trapped in the body of an eight-year-old child. But the 100-level student of Linguistics and Languages at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) does not allow her small size to constitute any hindrance to […] The post My small stature can’t hinder me from being successful – Jumoke, 19-year-old undergraduate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stakeholders Seek Increased Funding For Family Planning In Bauchi

Stakeholders in Bauchi State have raised the alarm over dwindling support for family planning initiatives, calling for urgent action to ensure their sustainability and accessibility. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organised by the Bauchi State Government in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative Nigeria (TCI). The chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare […]

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