46 m. ago Edo Killings: Akpabio Condemns Gruesome Murder Of Travellers, Seeks Justice To Assuage Pains

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the gruesome murder of 16 travellers on transit in Edo State, describing it as a senseless act of violence that is unacceptable and has no place in society. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his special assistant on media, Jackson Udom, Senator […]

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49 m. ago Gov Yusuf Seeks Compensation As Edo Counterpart Visits Kano Over Uromi Killings

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a condolence visit to the Kano State government and the families of 16 hunters who were brutally killed in Uromi, Edo State, last week. The visit followed growing outrage in northern Nigeria over the dastardly act by a vigilante group in Edo State. Governor Okpebholo arrived […]

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3 h. ago ‘No Food For The Boy’ – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Seeks Imo Governor’s Help In Paternity Drama

Hellen Ati, the controversial woman claiming to have a child with celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest, has called on Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to intervenein her ongoing paternity battle. After accusing Cubana Chief Priest of being the father of her child, Hellen has been embroiled in a DNA dispute with him for months. The […] The post ‘No Food For The Boy’ – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Seeks Imo Governor’s Help In Paternity Drama appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Wastewater chemicals worsening global water crisis – Environmentalist

An Environmental Scientist, Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, has warned that hazardous chemicals in wastewater are worsening the global water crisis. Bakare-Abidola explained that these pollutants threaten ecosystems, degrade soil and harm aquatic life. In her publication titled “Enhanced Extraction of Methylene Blue by Dodecyl-Methyl Imidazolium Dodecyl Sulfate GUMBOS – Magnetic Alginate Beads” on Sunday, the Ph.D. candidate Read More

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6 h. ago Nigerian among 12 fugitives extradited to US from 10 countries

By John Ogunsemore A Nigerian, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie has been extradited to the United States of America for allegedly engaging in a transnational criminal organisation that operated an inheritance fraud scheme targeting elder US consumers. In a statement, the US Department of Justice disclosed that Akhimie, 41, was extradited from the United Kingdom. According to […] The post Nigerian among 12 fugitives extradited to US from 10 countries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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8 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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8 h. ago Sallah: Kebbi Gov says his administration will be fair to all

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has noted that his administration would be just and fair to all the people of the state. Idris, who stated this while speaking to newsmen immediately after the Eid-el-Fitr prayer in Birnin Kebbi, said his administration would be guided by the principles of justice […] The post Sallah: Kebbi Gov says his administration will be fair to all appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep

Tribune Online Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep THE chairman of the Plateau State of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Elders Forum, Ambassador Danladi Wuyep, has said the Middle Belt is not part of the ongoing coalition against President Bola Tinubu seeking a second term in office in 2027. Wuyep, who said the Muslim-Muslim ticket had backfired on the North, averred that the […] Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep Tribune Online

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10 h. ago More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation

Tribune Online More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation THE recapitalisation process in Nigeria’s banking sector has been marked by a surge in private placement exercises, as financial institutions seek to inject fresh capital to bolster their balance sheets and comply with regulatory requirements. This trend underscores the determination of Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base, enhance their risk-absorbing capacity, and position themselves […] More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation Tribune Online

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12 h. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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13 h. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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13 h. ago God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin

Sheikh Abdul-Fattah Enabulele, the Chief Imam of Benin, has expressed concern over the rising killings across Nigeria, stating that God is displeased with the nation. He lamented the increasing violence, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, justice, and unity he emphasised that bloodshed and injustice hinder divine blessings and called on leaders to take urgent steps […] The post God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security agencies, and the government in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Ribadu made this call on Sunday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential for strengthening national security. Ribadu urged Nigerians Read More

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15 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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15 h. ago Stakeholders seek mortgage innovations for inclusive housing

Real estate experts in Lagos recently called for policy shifts, mortgage reviews and private-sector-led innovations to achieve affordable mass housing that caters for middle- and low-income earners in Nigeria. They also called for the adoption of green building practices alongside modern technology for faster and cheaper construction. They gave these recommendations at the Nigeria Housing Read More

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18 h. ago Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu 

State of emergency duration too long   From Fred Ezeh, Abuja   A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Ibinabo Joy Dokubo, has appealed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reconsider the duration for the State of Emergency that was recently proclaimed in Rivers State that resulted in the suspension […] The post Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Lawmaker Recall Exercise Costlier Than Constituency Election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at the weekend, said it was more expensive to conduct an exercise to recall an elected lawmaker than conducting a constituency election. The electoral umpire currently has a petition seeking the recall of the the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged gross misconduct. The Special Adviser to […]

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19 h. ago Rivers: Tinubu Breached Constitution, Nigerians Must Stop Him — Falana

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged Nigerians to rise against the violation of the country’s constitution by President Bola Tinubu, following his recent suspension of the democratic structures in Rivers State with the imposition of a state of emergency earlier this month.   Citing an escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state, President Tinubu […]

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19 h. ago I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump

Tribune Online I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump US President, Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was not “joking” about seeking a third presidential term, despite constitutional limits. However, he added that it was too soon to consider taking such action. Trump, who began his second, non-consecutive term on January 20, has previously hinted at the possibility of a third term. In […] I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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