4 h. ago Road safety officers’ wives warn against scooping fuel from fallen tanker

The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to desist from rushing to scoop fuel from fallen petroleum tankers, warning that it is a deadly act that must be discouraged. The President of ROSOWA, Dr Nefisat Shehu-Mohammed, made the call at a send-forth ceremony in honour of her predecessor, Hajiya Aisha Ladi-Biu, in Read More

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6 h. ago “We Go Use Amotekun” – Davido Reacts To Police Advice To Suspend Osun Elections

Renowned Nigerian artist David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has responded to the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) call for the Osun State Government to halt the scheduled Local Government elections. Davido, the nephew of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, addressed the matter in a tweet on X on Friday. On Friday, the Nigeria Police Force […] The post “We Go Use Amotekun” – Davido Reacts To Police Advice To Suspend Osun Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago UNICEF urges Plateau journalists to embrace positive journalism for meternal, child health

UNICEF has called on journalists in Plateau State to embrace positive journalism to improve awareness and advocacy surrounding maternal and read more UNICEF urges Plateau journalists to embrace positive journalism for meternal, child health

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9 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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11 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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11 h. ago Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organization committed to humanitarian service, social justice, and equity, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Aba and Umuahia. In a statement released by Esinwa Christian Chinonso, the group’s Public Relations Officer, after its executive meeting in Aba, the President of NBM […] The post Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Trump signs memo to tighten restrictions on Chinese investments

US President, Donald Trump, has signed a memorandum imposing stricter restrictions on Chinese investments in critical sectors, including technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and energy. AFP reported that the decision, announced on Friday, is designed to protect US national security interests amidst growing trade tensions and strategic competition between the two largest economies in the world. It Read More

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12 h. ago ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban

Tribune Online ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban An independent global news organization, The Associated Press (AP), has filed a lawsuit against three officials in the administration of United States President, Donald Trump, alleging that the White House violated the First and Fifth Amendments by barring AP reporters from certain presidential events, including Oval Office gatherings and travel aboard Air Force One. The […] ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban Tribune Online

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13 h. ago US: Trump fires Joint Chiefs Chairman, Gen. Charles Brown Jr.

Tribune Online US: Trump fires Joint Chiefs Chairman, Gen. Charles Brown Jr. President Donald Trump in a recent historic fired Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who has served the nation for over 40 years, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the Navy, from their positions.  This marks the first instance in which two members of the Joint […] US: Trump fires Joint Chiefs Chairman, Gen. Charles Brown Jr. Tribune Online

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15 h. ago After Ban On Suspects’ Parade, CSOs, Lawyers Move Against Torture

Following the recent ban on the public parade of suspects by law enforcement agencies, some lawyers and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country have called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to extend the measure to torture and other human rights violations in the justice system. They said that Nigeria […]

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16 h. ago Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill

By Lukman Olabiyi The Speakers of the Lagos and Bauchi States Houses of Assembly, along with lawmakers and experts from across Nigeria, have expressed their strong support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bill, being promoted by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). The call for support came during a two-day Co-Creation […] The post Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago How I knew police tortured my younger brother to death – Lagos estate agent

A Lagos-based estate agent, Mr Qamar Oduga, tells BIODUN BUSARI how his younger brother, Abdulmojeed, died in police custody in Ikota, Lagos State, after his neighbour, Stasia Nora, allegedly reported him over a rift What happened between your late brother and his neighbour before the police arrest him? It happened on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Read More

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20 h. ago We’ll get justice through other means if govt fails us – Father of dismembered Kwara lady

Mallam Ibrahim Lawal, father of Hafsat, a final-year female student at the Kwara State College of Education, who a cleric and Islamic teacher allegedly murdered, tells TUNDE OYEKOLA that his 24-year-old daughter was murdered for ritual purposes What is your relationship with the young lady who was murdered in Ilorin? The young lady who was Read More

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20 h. ago Long school hours, heavy homework drain children amid exploitative fees

For many Nigerian parents, the pursuit of quality education for their children has become a frustrating struggle. The soaring costs of non-reusable textbooks, extended school hours, excessive homework, and exploitative fees, for them, appear to be a conspiracy designed to drain their resources. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports on the growing outrage among parents amid calls for Read More

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22 h. ago Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility

Tribune Online Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Muslim clerics and traditional rulers have been urged to intensify efforts in enlightening the youth against the get-rich-quick syndrome, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in society. The spiritual leader (Amir) of an Islamic organization in Kwara State, The Companions (Ilorin District), Mallam Ismail Okunlola, made this call in a statement condemning the recent brutal killing […] Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt

Tribune Online Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt A lawyer and policy strategist, Dr. Oracle Nwala, has called for the adoption of a “disruptive strategy” to drive governance and development in Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling of his book, ‘Disruptive Strategies: Unveiling Personal Definitive Strategists,’ in Abuja, Nwala argued that challenging conventional approaches could accelerate national progress. Nwala, a legal expert with over […] Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt Tribune Online

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22 h. ago HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State to immediately restore order by evicting the illegal occupants masquerading as APC chairmen and councillors from all local government offices. The association noted that “this blatant disregard […] The post HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Rights groups, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), have called on the Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, to put on hold the local government polls slated for this Saturday due to the mounting political crisis currently rocking the state. The coalition made this call at a press conference, which took […] Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Starmer, Macron have ‘done nothing’ to end Ukraine war — Trump

Tribune Online Starmer, Macron have ‘done nothing’ to end Ukraine war — Trump On Ukraine's President Zelensky, Trump said, "I've been watching him negotiate with no cards. He has no cards and you get sick of it I've had it." Starmer, Macron have ‘done nothing’ to end Ukraine war — Trump Tribune Online

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26 h. ago What to know about Trump’s removal of TPS — how it affects people

Tribune Online What to know about Trump’s removal of TPS — how it affects people “President Trump and I are returning TPS to its original status: temporary,” Noem said in the statement. What to know about Trump’s removal of TPS — how it affects people Tribune Online

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