3 h. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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4 h. ago Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors 

By John Ogunsemore The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pained by the Court of Appeal judgment of February 10 that reinstated the APC local government council chairmen and councillors across the state and another judgement of the court on June 13 that reiterated the […] The post Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Unjust Withdrawal: PRNigeria Founder Demands N1bn, Reinstatement From NIPSS

The founder of PRNigeria and renowned public relations expert, Mr. Yushau Shuaib, has issued a formal pre-action notice to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), demanding his immediate reinstatement into the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) and compensation of N1 billion. The demand, according to the notice, is for alleged reputational damage, […]

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6 h. ago Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation

Tribune Online Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation "we are worried that funds meant to pay salary of local government workers, fix rural roads, provide water, maintain primary health care centres and perform other obligations of Government are Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Aftermath of Sallah: Passengers demand extension of stop over time at train stations

By Fidelis Ugbomeh There was massive turnout of passengers across all the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s standard gauge railway corridors before and during the recently celebrated Eid-el-Kabir festival with some passengers expressing their mixed experiences on board the trains.     Amidst the euphoria of massive turnout of passengers in response to increase in frequency of […] The post Aftermath of Sallah: Passengers demand extension of stop over time at train stations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims

Reality star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, has come under criticism following his appeal for donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelewata, Benue State. Suspected Fulani herdsmen were reported to have invaded the community, leading to the tragic death of many residents. The attack sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians demanding […] The post Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC

Tribune Online Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC "As at today, the fact remains that there has not been any court order reversing or upturning the status quo, and as such, those respective certificates of return remain withdrawn till date" Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace

Tribune Online Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace The Dean of College of Health Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, has lamented the food insecurity in the country with the attendant ripple effects on other sectors of the national economy. He made the remarks in a lecture titled: Resilient food systems: a foundation for sustainable national development, he delivered at […] Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention

End bloodshed or be seen as enemy of Nigerians, NEF tells Tinubu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, June 18, condemned the persistent wave of killings and violence engulfing Benue State, describing the situation as a “genocide” and a direct consequence of government inaction, political complicity, and systemic collapse. The […] The post Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. 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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24 h. ago MACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands End To Ethnic Profiling Of Fulani Herders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community of Guma LGA in Benue State, calling for an end to the cycle of violence and what it described as systemic ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists. In a statement released on Wednesday, MACBAN National President, Baba Othman […]

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24 h. 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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30 h. ago Object With Pastor Adefarasin Was A Banned Stun Gun, Not A Firearm — Lagos Police

Lagos State Police Command has claimed that recovered item from founder of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin was a banned ‘stun gun’, not harmful. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the cleric on Tuesday, reported himself to the State’s Police Command in Ikeja after a viral video surfaced showing him holding […] The post Object With Pastor Adefarasin Was A Banned Stun Gun, Not A Firearm — Lagos Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago How strategic focus separates great leaders from busy managers

With the endless drops of emails, demand for business meetings and the need to respond to certain issues urgently, the read more How strategic focus separates great leaders from busy managers

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42 h. ago PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

…says 200,000 CNG vehicles on road by December 2025 The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has launched the implementation read more PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

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43 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings

Leaders of Benue communities in the diaspora have condemned the recent wave of killings in the state, describing the violence as a silent genocide against indigenous populations. The reaction follows the June 14 massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders. In an open letter […] The post Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Lagos: “No One Is Above The Law” — Police Grill Adefarasin Over Alleged Weapon Incident

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning after a viral video surfaced showing him with what appeared to be a gun-like object during a roadside encounter. In a statement shared on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, […] The post Lagos: “No One Is Above The Law” — Police Grill Adefarasin Over Alleged Weapon Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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