3 d. ago Thunderstorms, rains expected across northern, central, southern Nigeria — NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across the country for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, read more Thunderstorms, rains expected across northern, central, southern Nigeria — NiMet

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4 d. ago Akume’s Rumoured Resignation Plot To Incite Religious Tension, Says Northern CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised the alarm over a recent rumour claiming that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, had resigned, describing it as a deliberate attempt to trigger religious tension in the country. Chairman […]

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4 d. ago I’m Willing To Spend One Term In Office If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that he would serve only one term if elected as president in 2027. Obi reaffirmed his commitment to the zoning arrangement that rotates power between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. The LP’s chieftain also pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s political system by ensuring vibrant opposition and […] The post I’m Willing To Spend One Term In Office If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total collapse of security in Northern Nigeria. The incident, which occurred on […] The post Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kakuri slaughterhouses: Butchers give exciting tales of providing meat for families in Kaduna

• Appeal to Governor Sani for borehole, overhead tank From Sola Ojo, Abuja After Lagos and Kano states, Kaduna is the third most populous state in Nigeria. Apart from being the political hatchery of Northern Nigeria, the state also contributes significantly to the national economy. This year, its internally generated revenue currently stands at N120 […] The post Kakuri slaughterhouses: Butchers give exciting tales of providing meat for families in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Current political climate, defining moment for Northern Nigeria – Group

Tribune Online Current political climate, defining moment for Northern Nigeria – Group Bello Rahaji urged all Northerners to rally behind the leadership at the centre, which he said is guiding the nation along the path of progress. Current political climate, defining moment for Northern Nigeria – Group Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Niger Killings: NEF Demands State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in an ambush near Bangi in Mariga local government area of Niger State, describing it as a grim indicator of total security collapse in Northern Nigeria. The Forum also called on the federal government for a declaration of a […]

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9 d. ago Salome Adaidu: Court sentences gospel singer Timileyin to death by hanging

By Seyi Babalola The High Court of Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps member. He was charged with one count of culpable homicide, a breach of Section 221 of Northern Nigeria’s Penal Code, which calls for death. Justice Simon […] The post Salome Adaidu: Court sentences gospel singer Timileyin to death by hanging appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern CAN Condemns Killing Of Innocent Kaduna Travellers In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has said it is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent brutal attack and killing of innocent Kaduna travellers in Mangun, Mangu local government area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the secretary of Northern CAN, […]

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1 week ago NEF Denounces Plateau Killings, Demands Urgent Action On Northern Nigeria’s Security Collapse

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday by NEF’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika […]

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1 week ago Running Mate: Barau Cautions Northern Groups, Seeks Support For Tinubu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, has distanced himself from calls made by the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pick him as his running mate come 2027. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged NNPYA […]

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1 week ago “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has rejected calls from the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA) urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to select him as a running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the suggestion as “out […] The post “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Barau Distances Self From Calls To Become Tinubu’s Running Mate

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has distanced himself from calls by a group, Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Tinubu to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on […]

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1 week ago Northern CAN Condemns Killing Of Kaduna Wedding Guests In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed deep sadness and outrage over the recent brutal killing of Kaduna travellers in Mangu, Mangu local government area of Plateau State. Northern CAN, in a statement on Tuesday by its Secretary, Elder Sunday Oibe, condemned the […]

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1 week ago Ngaski LG leaders laud Bagudu for facilitating 76.5km road construction in Council 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Leaders in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State have commended Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, for facilitating the repairs of the 76.5-kilometre Malando-Ngaski-Wara-Auna Road, which links Kebbi and Niger states, serving as a vital corridor between Northern and Southern Nigeria. The Federal Government, through […] The post Ngaski LG leaders laud Bagudu for facilitating 76.5km road construction in Council  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago First Lady launches Green Nigeria Challenge to combat climate change through tree planting

Northern states, FCT vie for N100m in tree-planting drive; Enugu named model green state From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, a tree-planting competition designed to address desert encroachment and climate change impacts in northern Nigeria. This initiative is closely […] The post First Lady launches Green Nigeria Challenge to combat climate change through tree planting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kaduna now beacon of unity, progress in North — Gov Sani’s aide

Tribune Online Kaduna now beacon of unity, progress in North — Gov Sani’s aide The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Governor of Kaduna State, Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai, has described Governor Uba Sani as a divinely inspired leader whose humility, vision, and dedication to peace and development have repositioned Kaduna as a beacon of unity and progress in Northern Nigeria. Kaduna now beacon of unity, progress in North — Gov Sani’s aide Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Port Access Road: Lekki Port commends President Tinubu over inauguration

Tribune Online Port Access Road: Lekki Port commends President Tinubu over inauguration THE management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL)- promoter of Lekki Deep Sea Port, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent inauguration of the access road to Lekki Port located within the Lagos Free Zone, Itoke Village, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The 37-kilometre Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road section linking the Dangote Refinery […] Port Access Road: Lekki Port commends President Tinubu over inauguration Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Northern CAN demands compensation for victims

Tribune Online Benue killings: Northern CAN demands compensation for victims The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria, has called on the FG to immediately compensate victims of the killings in Benue State Benue killings: Northern CAN demands compensation for victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Northern youths demand evidence over allegations against Akpabio

Tribune Online Northern youths demand evidence over allegations against Akpabio The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called for transparency, factual evidence, and responsible public engagement over serious allegations involving Senator Godswill Akpabio. Northern youths demand evidence over allegations against Akpabio Tribune Online

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