20 h. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago APC chieftain urges Tinubu to reform pension scheme, end pensioners hardship

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges facing retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyintiloye decried the hardship pensioners endure due to delayed or non-payment of benefits, inadequate funding, and alleged corruption within the scheme. Read More

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25 h. ago Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria 

…urges President Tinubu to intervene without further delay   From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerians in Chicago, penultimate Sunday, protested against alleged poor investment environment, as well as demolition of their businesses in Nigeria, threatening to hold similar protests in all States of America, Canada and Europe until President Bola Tinubu addresses the issue of enabling […] The post Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis

….declares support for reelection of Tinubu in 2027   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to […] The post Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ramadan: Seyi Tinubu urges youth empowerment, national unity in Lagos

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, hosted Lagos youths and key stakeholders at an Iftar dinner, fostering dialogue and community engagement during the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar, the evening meal that marks the end of daily fasting during Ramadan, served as an avenue for Tinubu to engage with young people and political leaders, Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu, security agencies urged to fish out, prosecute killers of 16 hunters

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) has charged President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies to fish out and prosecute the killers of 16 hunters in Edo State. Its Executive Director, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, in a statement yesterday, said the innocent citizens were stopped by vigilantes […] The post Tinubu, security agencies urged to fish out, prosecute killers of 16 hunters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Passage of Forest Security Service bill, landmark move against insecurity – Oshotumehin

Tribune Online Passage of Forest Security Service bill, landmark move against insecurity – Oshotumehin Reacting to the bill’s passage, Oshotumehin urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfil his commitment to nationwide security by assenting to the legislation, stressing that the law would enhance the protection of the country’s forest assets. Passage of Forest Security Service bill, landmark move against insecurity – Oshotumehin Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Remi Tinubu Urges Fairness In Delta College Over Students’ Chants

The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has called for fairness and understanding in the handling of a disciplinary issue involving nursing students in Delta State who were reportedly queried for singing a welcome chant during a recent official visit. A viral video circulating on social media captured a group of student nurses at […]

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4 d. ago At close of Tafsir, Shettima urges continued prayers for Nigeria, President Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and peace, stability and progress in Nigeria, as the Ramadan period comes to a close. According to his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the VP made the call on Friday during the closing […] The post At close of Tafsir, Shettima urges continued prayers for Nigeria, President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Pray for Tinubu’s leadership, Shettima urges Nigerians at close of Tafsir

Tribune Online Pray for Tinubu’s leadership, Shettima urges Nigerians at close of Tafsir Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, as well as for peace, stability, and progress in Nigeria as the Ramadan period comes to a close. Pray for Tinubu’s leadership, Shettima urges Nigerians at close of Tafsir Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu Urged To Ignore Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said it was alarmed by the  unpatriotic call to President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State by some self-centred politicians with a view to creating a political upheaval and destabilize the state just recovering from years of  armed bandits siege. […]

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5 d. ago Senate S’East caucus urges Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate South East Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking on behalf of the members of the caucus, who briefed Senate correspondents, yesterday, Enyinnaya Abaribe emphasised Nwosu’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s […] The post Senate S’East caucus urges Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago US lawmaker urges Tinubu to establish Nigerian consulate in Chicago

A member of the US Congress, Danny Davis, has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging the Nigerian government to establish a consulate in Chicago, Illinois, to serve the needs of Nigerians residing in the Midwest states. Davis argued that the initiative would benefit both Nigeria and the US, particularly Chicago, by boosting trade, investment, and Read More

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5 d. ago Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

…as Senators reject motion to ask Tinubu to name INEC headquarters after him …hold one minute silence in his honour   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The Senate Southeast Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking […] The post Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Listen To Nigerians, Recall Fubara, Others, PANDEF Tells Tinubu

The apex Niger Delta socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to recall Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and State Assembly. The regional body, while commending the president for signing of the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, said the president should listen to the calls of Nigerians […]

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8 d. ago Renewed Hope Initiative pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against TB

Tribune Online Renewed Hope Initiative pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against TB Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) and take proactive steps to combat the disease, which she described as a health emergency requiring immediate attention. Renewed Hope Initiative pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against TB Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Adeleke vows clampdown on communal conflicts as community urges Tinubu’s intervention

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, visited areas affected by the communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun communities, condemning the large-scale destruction of properties. Adeleke charged the security agents to go after the perpetrators. What initially started as boundary disputes between Ifon and Ilobu communities in the early hours of last Friday, Read More

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8 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago ‘Keep faith with Tinubu’s govt,’ presidential aide begs youths

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has urged Nigerian youths to keep faith with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Abiola assured the youth that their interests and concerns remain a priority. Abiola, one of the daughters of the late MKO Abiola, said Tinubu had consistently demonstrated his support for Read More

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