1 hour ago Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation

Tribune Online Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have vowed to stage a naked protest if the state government proceeds with the planned privatisation of a government-owned cocoa estate in their area. Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Creation of Kainji State will address insecurity in Niger, Kebbi – Ambassador Ibeto

From Jude Owuamanam The Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Movement of the Creation of Kainji State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has said that the creation of the state from the current Niger and Kebbi States will address the recurring insecurity in the two states. Ibeto, who spoke at the zonal public hearing for […] The post Creation of Kainji State will address insecurity in Niger, Kebbi – Ambassador Ibeto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Osun community sues for peace over chieftaincy, boundary imbroglio

Tribune Online Osun community sues for peace over chieftaincy, boundary imbroglio The Esa-Oke Community in Osun has appealed to the state government to... Osun community sues for peace over chieftaincy, boundary imbroglio Tribune Online

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3 h. ago More Than 50% Of Medicines In Circulation Are Fake — Pharmacists

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has expressed concerns over what it described as the resurgence of fake and substandard drugs in the country, disclosing that over 50 per cent of medicines in circulation may be counterfeit, significantly higher than the official estimates of 13 to 15 per cent. ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. […]

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6 h. ago Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom

We must have Obolo state – Obolos insist  From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ibibios have opposed the demand for the creation of an Obolo state from Akwa Ibom state, saying they will not concede any part of their land currently occupied by the Obolo people. This was the position of the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the […] The post Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NADCEL: Army holds medical outreach for host community in Rivers

Tribune Online NADCEL: Army holds medical outreach for host community in Rivers Hundreds of beneficiaries including the elderly, youths, students, physically challenged in... NADCEL: Army holds medical outreach for host community in Rivers Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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17 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State, on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in their numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am […] The post Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request

Tribune Online Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the proposed creation of Anioma State, saying the priority given to their request has been encouraging and could help properly balance the federation, which is currently skewed against the Igbo. Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request Tribune Online

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23 h. ago PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC

Tribune Online PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the successful incorporation of 143 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) with... PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community

Tribune Online Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has provided a free medical outreach to residents of the Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The one-day medical exercise, held on July 3, 2025, was aimed at improving access to […] Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice 

 Calls for state creation top lists From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Northeast team of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has promised to uphold the inputs of the citizens in the constitution amendment and not impose its views in the outcome of the exercise. Leader of the team and Senate Chief Whip, Sen Mohammad Tahir […] The post Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community

Tribune Online We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community The Fulani community of Bauchi State, under the aegis of Daddo Pulāku and affiliated Fulani associations, has declared that it has no objections to the creation of the proposed Zaar Chiefdom in the state. The declaration was made by the Fulani community during a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre, on the ongoing […] We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am on […] The post Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago China Welcomes Russia’s Recognition Of Afghanistan’s Taliban Rule

China, on Friday, welcomed Russia’s decision to become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining friendly relations with the Afghan people. “As a traditional friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, the Chinese side has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community,” said Mao […]

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30 h. ago C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt

Tribune Online C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Abia community protests cocoa estate privatization in Cross River, demanding land rights and job protection. C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Oyo Muslim youths, leaders laud Gov Makinde’s support at Hijrah rally

Tribune Online Oyo Muslim youths, leaders laud Gov Makinde’s support at Hijrah rally OYO State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has once again been commended for his continued support for the promotion of Islam in the state. The coordinator of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) in Oyo State, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi, and the Secretary-General of the Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS), Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, gave […] Oyo Muslim youths, leaders laud Gov Makinde’s support at Hijrah rally Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, State Police, Rotational President

Enugu State governor Dr. Peter Mbah has called for the creation of an additional state in the Southeast to make it equal to the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also advocated for a rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and better secure the nation. He […]

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41 h. ago Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation

The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed Anioma State creation. The Anioma comprising the nine  predominantly Igbo speaking people of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas […] The post Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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