4 h. ago Gunmen Ambush Security Agents, Kill 2 NSCDC personnel, Injure Others In Benue

Armed men suspected to be herders have reportedly ambushed a joint security team in Benue State, killing two personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and injured three others while another three personnel were still missing. NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Michael Ejelikwu, who confirmed the killings in a telephone conversation with our […]

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4 h. ago Less salt, longer lives: Nigeria’s push for a healthier future

Excessive salt consumption is a major risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. According to the World Health Organisation read more Less salt, longer lives: Nigeria’s push for a healthier future

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4 h. ago Firm to empower 10,000 Nigerian, South African SMEs with digital skills

Upskill Universe, in collaboration with Google and HP Inc., has launched ‘Skills for Business’ to empower 10,000 African small and read more Firm to empower 10,000 Nigerian, South African SMEs with digital skills

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7 h. ago Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to curtail the escalating crisis and killings of innocent citizens in Benue and Taraba states, the Inter-faith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), Nigeria, has called on both governments, as well as the federal government, to increase their support for mediation and dialogue efforts. The Co-Chairman, IDFP Nigeria, […] The post Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Why We’re Pushing For New State, LGs In Benue South – Agbese

Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has justified the quest for an additional state and local government areas from the Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C). He said the move would bring governance closer to the people, enhance service delivery, increase economic opportunities and promote accountability and transparency at the grassroots […]

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8 h. ago Over 1 million Nigerians are pushed into poverty yearly due to health

Kelechi Ohiri, the director-general and CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has cited a global study indicating that read more Over 1 million Nigerians are pushed into poverty yearly due to health-related expenses- DG, NHIA

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8 h. ago Special Seats For Women Not Charity But Democratic Necessity, Says Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has declared that the push to allocate special legislative seats for women should not be seen as an act of charity but as a strategic step toward strengthening democracy and inclusive governance. Speaking on Wednesday through the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat Ogbara, at an […]

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9 h. ago Enugu Air: Gov Mbah opens floodgate of economic prosperity — Ohanaeze youths

Tribune Online Enugu Air: Gov Mbah opens floodgate of economic prosperity — Ohanaeze youths “This is the first of its kind in the South-East, and just the second in..." Enugu Air: Gov Mbah opens floodgate of economic prosperity — Ohanaeze youths Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Again, South Korea’s Ousted President Yeol Detained Over Martial Law Declaration

South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained for a second time on Thursday as prosecutors intensified their investigation into his failed attempt to impose martial law, plunging the country into political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was accused of attempting to subvert civilian rule by ordering armed troops to storm parliament on December 3, 2024, […]

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10 h. ago Evaluating Regulation Compliance And Fees Among Top Nigerian Stockbrokers

Nigeria’s capital-market boom has pushed more retail traders to scrutinise how their brokers are regulated and what each trade costs. While local firms still dominate activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), global multi-asset brokers now court the same clients with dollar, euro and naira accounts plus direct market access to offshore equities and commodities. Understanding […]

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14 h. ago How The Patriots constitutional summit will shape Nigeria —Adejumo, S’West committee chairman

Tribune Online How The Patriots constitutional summit will shape Nigeria —Adejumo, S’West committee chairman Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo is the South West Chairman of The Patriots coordinating committee preparing the list of delegates for next week’s constitutional summit. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he sheds light on the goal of the summit, the vision of the elders and leaders of thought, and their quest for a new Nigeria. Preparations […] How The Patriots constitutional summit will shape Nigeria —Adejumo, S’West committee chairman Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Delineation: Delta Communities Threaten To Disrupt Oil Facilities Over Alleged Marginalisation

Ogbe-Ijoh oil producing communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have threatened to disrupt further flow of oil and gas from the communities, if the injustice against them are not addressed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the shortchanged delineation of wards in their local government. This threat is […]

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23 h. ago Three Women Rescued As NAPTIP Cracks Down On Human Traffickers In Katsina

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested three alleged human traffickers and rescued three young women in Katsina State. The victims, aged between 21 and 26, were said to have been trafficked from Benue and Rivers States and forced into sex work under inhumane conditions. According to […] The post Three Women Rescued As NAPTIP Cracks Down On Human Traffickers In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom Oil Producing Communities in Delta State have accused some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) of allegedly compromising the Supreme Court ordered electoral wards delineation in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.  Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Tekedor/Kusimi Community, also […] The post Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs

 … 95 percent of children with special needs out of school From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Stakeholders from Benue state have called on the Federal Government to make urgent investments in inclusive education of children with special needs. The appeal was made during a three-day intensive training for teachers of children with disabilities, organized by […] The post FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Constitution review: Why we back state, LG creation in Benue Zone C — Reps

Tribune Online Constitution review: Why we back state, LG creation in Benue Zone C — Reps Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese on Wednesday, revealed reasons for creation of new state and local governments (LG) in... Constitution review: Why we back state, LG creation in Benue Zone C — Reps Tribune Online

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32 h. ago 2027: Otuaro drums support for APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s re

    From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged the people of the Niger Delta to support the declaration of the leaders of the South South All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term.   Otuaro noted that the […] The post 2027: Otuaro drums support for APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Umahi Promises To Consolidate Road Infrastructure Project In South West

The minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has described the need to consolidate road infrastructure projects in Southwest as part of efforts to consider full scale reconstruction of deplorable roads This is even as the minister directed the ministry to redesign and fix all dilapidated roads stretching along the University of Ibadan, Ife and Ogbomosho […]

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39 h. ago PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex

Tribune Online PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Dr Eddy Olafeso is the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West. He speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi on the current crisis within PDP, the coalition, defections, among other issues. THE crack and growing disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP0 portend danger for the party ahead of the  2027 election, […] PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Insecurity, climate change push Nigeria closer to food emergency

Insecurity and climate change are threatening Nigeria’s food security target, pushing the nation closer to an emergency. Over 30.6 million read more Insecurity, climate change push Nigeria closer to food emergency

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