2 h. ago Tackle national security threats, army chief urges commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged battalion commanders to demonstrate exemplary leadership in their respective commands to enable troops to tackle emerging threats to national security effectively. Oluyede made this call while addressing battalion commanders participating in the just-concluded First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2025, held at the Headquarters of 2 Division, Read More

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4 h. ago Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu Amid the crises rocking the Senate chamber and Rivers State, the Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, as a matter of urgent public importance, invite all warring politicians and settle whatever misunderstanding they have against each other in the interest of democracy and good governance. This was just as […] Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools

The House of Representatives is urging the Federal Government to launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to combat the spread of the bacterial infection. This call to action follows the death of a 12-year-old student from diphtheria at King’s College, Lagos, and the hospitalization of several others. The lawmakers adopted a motion of […] The post Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Reps demand urgent nationwide diphtheria vaccination in schools

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to curb the spread of the deadly bacterial infection. The lawmakers’ resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, during plenary on Wednesday. The motion, Read More

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56 h. ago Halt ATM Charges Hike, Stoppage Of Free Interbank Withdrawals, Reps Tell CBN

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the increase of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent national importance moved by the member […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu urges youths to speak up, promises to implement outcomes of national confab

isolate confab from partisanship, bureaucracy, poor funding – Itodo From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu in a heartfelt address during the inauguration of the planning committee for the National Youth Conference, emphasised the importance of youth participation in shaping Nigeria’s future. He encouraged participants in the confab to openly express their opinions and critiques, […] The post Tinubu urges youths to speak up, promises to implement outcomes of national confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago IWD 2025: NAS Seeks Urgent Action To Address Gender Inequality

As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Zuma Deck, Abuja chapter of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), has called for urgent action to address gender inequality and ensure greater inclusion of women in governance, leadership, and decision-making processes. During a sensitisation campaign in the Dutse Alhaji community of the Federal Capital […]

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5 d. ago Political crises in Rivers, Osun, Lagos highlight fragility of governance in Nigeria—Shettima, Arewa youths’ president

Tribune Online Political crises in Rivers, Osun, Lagos highlight fragility of governance in Nigeria—Shettima, Arewa youths’ president Comrade Yerima Shettima is the president of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF). The activist speaks with KUNLE ODEREMI on the culture of indiscriminate actions by politicians to dump their parties for the ruling parties, quality of opposition in the country and the hoopla trailing the closure of public schools by governors due to the […] Political crises in Rivers, Osun, Lagos highlight fragility of governance in Nigeria—Shettima, Arewa youths’ president Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Women’s Day: Tinubu, govs, others hail women’s resilience, impact in nation’s building

Tribune Online Women’s Day: Tinubu, govs, others hail women’s resilience, impact in nation’s building Nigerian women have been urged to remain resolute in their pursuit of equality and societal advancement. The admonition from political leaders across the country came on the heels of global celebration of International Women’s Day on Saturday. The day served as both a reflection on the strides made in gender equity and a call to […] Women’s Day: Tinubu, govs, others hail women’s resilience, impact in nation’s building Tribune Online

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6 d. ago ZLP to NASS: Accelerate passage of bill seeking seat reservations for women

Tribune Online ZLP to NASS: Accelerate passage of bill seeking seat reservations for women As the world celebrates the 2025 International Women's Day (IWD), the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has urged the National Assembly to, as a matter of urgency, accelerate actions to ensure the passage of the bill seeking reservation of seats for women elected into the Parliaments. ZLP to NASS: Accelerate passage of bill seeking seat reservations for women Tribune Online

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7 d. ago IWD 2025: Coalition urges Tinubu to declare femicide national emergency

From Idu Jude, Abuja A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) and the Public Accountability and Participation (CAPPA) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to immediately declare the widespread violence against women and the escalating femicide crisis in Nigeria “a national emergency and threat to national security.” They also weighed in on the […] The post IWD 2025: Coalition urges Tinubu to declare femicide national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gov. Mutfwang mourns Pa Adebanjo, urges youth to uphold nationalist ideals

By Chukwuma Umeorah Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has described the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as a nationalist whose legacy of equity, justice, and true federalism should inspire younger generations. Mutfwang made the remarks in Lagos on Thursday during a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman, expressing deep […] The post Gov. Mutfwang mourns Pa Adebanjo, urges youth to uphold nationalist ideals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Magistrate urges NYSC to deploy corps members to Bauchi remand homes

The National Youth Service Corps has been urged to deploy corps members to remand homes in order to bridge the manpower gap. Magistrate Amina Garuba made the call on Thursday in an interview with Arewa PUNCH correspondent. She noted that “The remand home which is set aside as a rehabilitation centre for deviant children has Read More

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7 d. ago Natasha: NANS protests, urges lawmakers to protect sanctity of NASS

Tribune Online Natasha: NANS protests, urges lawmakers to protect sanctity of NASS He called on lawmakers to remain focused on deliberation on issues of national interest that directly impact the well-being of citizens rather than pursuing personal vendettas that could undermine the integrity of individuals, the Senate as an institution, and Nigeria as a nation. Natasha: NANS protests, urges lawmakers to protect sanctity of NASS Tribune Online

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8 d. ago APC supporters urge Tinubu and Ganduje to resolve Benue crisis

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) Supporters Forum has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the ruling party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue State chapter of the party. The party supporters made the appeal while addressing newsmen at its national secretariat […] The post APC supporters urge Tinubu and Ganduje to resolve Benue crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago PDP Leaders Vist Jandor, Beg Him To Return After Resignation

PDP leaders, led by National Secretary Ude Okoye, have urged Abdul-Azeez Adediran, aka Jandor, to rejoin the party. This comes after Jandor’s sudden resignation on Monday, citing betrayal and lack of discipline. The Lagos4Lagos Movement leader had been the PDP’s 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate. In a swift response, PDP leaders visited Jandor at his […] The post PDP Leaders Vist Jandor, Beg Him To Return After Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: IMF urges Nigeria to balance painful reforms with social investments

Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms have reignited investor confidence and earned praise from global institutions, but the toll on the nation’s read more EXCLUSIVE: IMF urges Nigeria to balance painful reforms with social investments

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9 d. ago If we all do well, we’ll have an enviable Nigeria — Obasanjo

Tribune Online If we all do well, we’ll have an enviable Nigeria — Obasanjo Nigeria's former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged Nigerians to play their roles towards nation-building to make Nigeria an enviable country among the comity of nations. If we all do well, we’ll have an enviable Nigeria — Obasanjo Tribune Online

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9 d. ago IMF urges Nigeria to balance painful reforms with social investments

Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms have reignited investor confidence and earned praise from global institutions, but the toll on the nation’s read more IMF urges Nigeria to balance painful reforms with social investments

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9 d. ago First Lady, Deputy Speaker, Others Back Bill To Reserve Legislative Seats For Women

Nigeria‘s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has backed the seat reservation bill for women in the legislature and urged members of the National Assembly to pass the proposed legislation into law expeditiously. Speaking at the Art for Governance Exhibition, organised by the Office of the Deputy Speaker in conjunction with ElectHER, an advocacy group for […]

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