6 d. ago Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Anglican Diocese of Enugu has raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation across several states in the country, particularly in Enugu, Benue, Imo and Plateau. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese, held at St. […] The post Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Era of business as usual is over – Head of Civil Service declares

President Tinubu calls for competency, capacity By Henry Uche The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has declared that the era of business as usual in the civil service is over. She made this declaration while underscoring the need to revitalise the spirit, structure, and skills of the civil […] The post Era of business as usual is over – Head of Civil Service declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security, citing relentless killings in Benue, Plateau, and other states as alarming. Adams made this known in a statement released by his Special Media Assistant, Olawunmi Ojo, on Friday He condemned the recent attacks in Benue State that led to the deaths […] The post Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu hands over ECOWAS chairmanship to Julius Bio of Sierra Leone

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday handed over the Chairmanship of the Authority of the Heads of State of the Economic read more Tinubu hands over ECOWAS chairmanship to Julius Bio of Sierra Leone

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2 w. ago ECOWAS 67th Session: Tinubu warns of growing menace of violent extremism, cross

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the opening of the 67th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government commenced in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu sounded a stark warning about the escalating threats of violent extremism and cross-border crimes undermining West Africa’s stability. Speaking in […] The post ECOWAS 67th Session: Tinubu warns of growing menace of violent extremism, cross-border crimes, calls for collective action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu, His Late Mother Supported Babangida’s Annulment Of MKO Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory – Lamido

Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has claimed that President Bola Tinubu supported Ibrahim Babangida, ex- military head of state, in annulment of the June 12, 1993 election. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Lamido said that Tinubu was not among the pro-democracy activists who resisted Babangida’s action. The election, which was […] The post Tinubu, His Late Mother Supported Babangida’s Annulment Of MKO Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory – Lamido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bio Succeeds Tinubu As ECOWAS Chair, Vows To Tackle Insecurity, Restore Democracy

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) entered a new chapter on Sunday as President Julius Maada Wonie Bio of Sierra Leone was elected chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who served for two consecutive terms. The leadership transition took place during the 67th […]

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2 w. ago Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom has advised the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him in solving the security challenges in the state. Chief Ortom made this call in a statement signed by his Media […] The post Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu visits Benue, Atiku’s coalition takes shape, 2027 power games, other top news

Tribune Online WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu visits Benue, Atiku’s coalition takes shape, 2027 power games, other top news The past week in Nigeria unfolded with a mix of high-stakes diplomacy, early political manoeuvring for 2027, deepening regional security challenges, WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu visits Benue, Atiku’s coalition takes shape, 2027 power games, other top news Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias

Tribune Online Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias According to the former governor, doing so will enable the chairmen to effectively mobilise security in their domains and also provide development for their people. Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Kogi Stakeholders Warn On Threat To Food Security

Stakeholders in Kogi State have raised serious concern over the escalating violence in Benue State, and urged the federal government to act decisively to end the killings and avert a  national food crisis. The concern was raised during a reception in honour of the Kogi State Head of Service, (HoS), Elijah Evinemi, in Lokoja, organised  […]

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2 w. ago Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges

BIPC boss buries father From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for unity of purpose to overcome the challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Alia made this statement on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tse Antor, Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, during the burial of Pa […] The post Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akume meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma, others to advance Tinubu peace initiative

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive move to restore peace and security in Benue State, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, convened a high-level meeting with the traditional rulers of the state — the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty Orchivirigh Prof James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty […] The post Akume meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma, others to advance Tinubu peace initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Free speech: Lawyer, Adeyanju faults criminalization of defamation 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Deji Adeyanju, has faulted the criminalization of defamation, tasking President Bola Tinubu to address the legal cap, to ensure freedom before and after speech in Nigeria. Adeyanju who made this call on Saturday in Abuja while reacting to the President recent visit to Benue and Kaduna […] The post Free speech: Lawyer, Adeyanju faults criminalization of defamation  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Kaduna visit: Police clear air over man who breached protocol

Tribune Online Tinubu’s Kaduna visit: Police clear air over man who breached protocol Kaduna Police Command has clarified that the man who breached protocol during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to... Tinubu’s Kaduna visit: Police clear air over man who breached protocol Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

Social media reached its peak following President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State. There was significant scrutiny before, during, read more Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

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2 w. ago UNYF Urges Justice, Security Reforms In Wake Of Benue Attacks

The Unified Nigeria Youth Forum (UNYF) has called for urgent and decisive government action in response to the recent attacks in Yelewata village, Guma local government area of Benue State, where hundreds of lives were reportedly lost. The group, through its president, Comrade Toriah Olajide Filani, also called for a complete overhaul of the nation’s […]

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2 w. ago Benue massacre: NSCDC deploys special forces to track killers

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the killings in Benue State, the Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the Zonal Commander and the State Commandant to deploy covert operatives, special forces, and all tactical units across every nook and cranny of the state to […] The post Benue massacre: NSCDC deploys special forces to track killers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu arrives Kaduna to commission skill institute, hospital, CNG buses

Tribune Online Tinubu arrives Kaduna to commission skill institute, hospital, CNG buses Tinubu’s one-day visit to Kaduna State will see him commission the Institute of Skill Acquisition & Development at Riga Chukun Tinubu arrives Kaduna to commission skill institute, hospital, CNG buses Tribune Online

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