14 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Tinubu Demands Stiff Enforcement Of Child Rights Protection Laws

President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, with a call for stiff enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that guarantee the safety, dignity, and future of Nigerian children. He outlined practical steps being taken by his administration to achieve this, including […]

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2 d. ago Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, has called for immediate release of controversial human rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. In a statement on Monday, Atiku said that VDM’s detention is another case of abuse of power by Tinubu-led authoritarian government. The former presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, […] The post Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Angry Rivers Women At Remi Tinubu’s Empowerment Programme Walk Out On Ibas’ Wife, Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement

Some angry women at a venue of the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme, organized by First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, staged a walkout while the event was ongoing. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the event, which held on Friday, was aimed at distributing empowerment items to 500 women across the […] The post Angry Rivers Women At Remi Tinubu’s Empowerment Programme Walk Out On Ibas’ Wife, Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Justice And Fairness Under Threat? The Case of Aisha Achimugu And The Need For Due Process In Nigeria

  The recent arrest of Aisha Achimugu, a high-profile Nigerian business executive and socialite, has ignited vigorous debates across Nigeria and the global community about justice, the rule of law, and human rights protections. The circumstances surrounding her detention raise urgent questions about due process, governmental accountability, and Nigeria’s commitment to fair legal procedures—issues that […]

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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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2 w. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP group urges Tinubu to return from Europe to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu immediately return from Europe to address Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In a statement by its Protem National Coordinator, Obinna Nwachukwu, the PDP pressure group warned that Tinubu’s failure to return promptly would be seen as […] The post PDP group urges Tinubu to return from Europe to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Governance in Nigeria proceeds even though Tinubu is in Europe – Presidency

…says Tinubu resumes after Easter break …NGF visits Plateau, demands end to violence Amid growing concerns over the whereabouts of read more Governance in Nigeria proceeds even though Tinubu is in Europe – Presidency

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3 w. ago ‘Enough is enough,’ Tinubu demands permanent solution to Plateau killings

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent violence in Plateau State, which resulted in the deaths of over 40 people, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. “We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough,” Tinubu said in a statement signed Monday Read More

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3 w. ago Young entrepreneurs drive Africa’s economic transformation – Somachi Chris

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career, entrepreneurship and other issues What inspired you to pursue a career in economics and development? Right from when I was a young child, I always felt a sense of responsibility to Nigeria, and Africa. I was always uncomfortable Read More

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3 w. ago Briggs demands dialogue with Tinubu, says Fubara’s suspension based on lies

Niger Delta activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage directly with the people of Rivers State, saying the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was based on misinformation and political manipulation. Appearing on Arise TV interview on Thursday, Briggs described the ongoing crisis in Rivers as a direct consequence of a federal Read More

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4 w. ago Kano Gov’t Rolls Out New Environmental Laws To Curb Pollution

The Kano State Government has unveiled a new set of environmental protection laws aimed at addressing increasing pollution across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in the state, Dr. Dahir Hashim disclosed this shortly after submitting the new legal framework to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk-Ibrahim, who pledged full […]

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