7 h. ago Youth Coalition Backs Service Chiefs, Knocks Ningi Over Sack Call

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a prominent umbrella body of youth groups across the six geopolitical zones, has thrown its weight behind the nation’s Service Chiefs, hailing their “strong commitment and tangible results” in the ongoing fight against banditry and terrorism. In a statement issued on Sunday by its President General, Comrade Goodluck […]

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9 h. ago 2nd Anniversary: Nsukka Leaders Score Governor Mbah’s Administration High

Leaders of Enugu North Senatorial District, also known as Nsukka Zone, have scored the administration of the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, very high and satisfactory, stating that the governor deserves commendations. This was as retired senior security chiefs, comprising army generals, directors of the Department of State Services (DSS), commissioners of police, among others, […]

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1 week ago We Must Back Armed Forces To Defeat Terrorists — Youth Group

A youth based organisation, the North-East Coalition Against Terrorism, on Thursday, welcomed Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), saying they were eager to see life return to normal in the region. The Coalition, in a press release, noted that despite the challenges in the region, the Armed Forces […]

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2 w. ago Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The National Executive and Board of Trustees of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has commended the General Manager of Operations at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi for his humanitarian endeavours. The National President of HOSTCON […] The post Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NEMSA Eyes Partnership With Customs Against Fake Electrical Products

Managing director and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir, is pressing for a strong collaboration between his organization, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to rid the country of substandard electrical products used in the country’s power value chain. Tahir, […]

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2 w. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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2 w. ago Lagos LG poll: Agege youths back Obasa’s son for chairmanship

From Lukman Olabiyi The Agege Youth Vanguard (AYV), a coalition of youth groups, has endorsed Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, for the chairmanship of Agege Local Government in the upcoming July 12 election. The group cited Obasa’s youth engagement, leadership potential, and commitment to grassroots development as […] The post Lagos LG poll: Agege youths back Obasa’s son for chairmanship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Southern Taraba youths condemn renaming of government lodges after T.Y. Danjuma

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Southern Taraba Youth Coalition for Peace (STYCOP) on Sunday, April 20, condemned Governor Agbu Kefas’s decision to rename the Taraba State Government House in Jalingo and the governor’s lodges in Abuja, Wukari, and Takum after General T.Y. Danjuma. In a statement issued to TheSun.ng, STYCOP National President Amb. Rikwense Muri […] The post Southern Taraba youths condemn renaming of government lodges after T.Y. Danjuma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Emergency rule: Rivers judicial commission disputes magistrate’s resignation

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has refuted claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who alleged he resigned in protest over the appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to govern Rivers State. Contrary to George’s widely circulated statement, the JSC said he was compulsorily retired on disciplinary grounds long before Read More

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3 w. ago ‘You were compulsorily retired,’ JSC debunks magistrate’s claim of quiting over emergency rule

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has faulted a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who claimed he resigned in protest over the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The JSC said that, contrary to his claim, George was compulsorily retired as a punitive measure. Recall that George had in a letter that Read More

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3 w. ago Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A twist has emerged in the story of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired from the Rivers State Judiciary to protest the state of emergency in Rivers State. His letter announcing voluntary retirement spread widely on Monday, April 14. However, the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission […] The post Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Chief Magistrate Didn’t Resign Because Of Emergency Rule, Says Rivers Judiciary

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has debunked the claims by a former Chief Magistrate, Ejike King George, that he resigned from office due to the declaration of state of emergency in the state. George, had in a letter dated April 11, 2025, and addressed to the Chief Judge of Rivers State through the […]

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4 w. ago Chief Magistrate Protests Rivers Emergency Rule, Resigns From Judicial Service

A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has voluntarily resigned from service, citing unease with the recent appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to oversee the affairs of the state. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025 declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended […]

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