LP warns NLC, caretaker panel against secretariat takeover

The Labour Party on Sunday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee against any attempt to forcibly take over its national secretariat on Monday. National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, raised the alarm in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to him, the NLC plans to
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The Labour Party on Sunday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee against any attempt to forcibly take over its national secretariat on Monday. National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, raised the alarm in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to him, the NLC plans to

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Act now on Plateau killings, ACF tells FG

The Arewa Consultative Forum on Sunday condemned the recent attacks on communities in Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action to end the violence. In a statement issued in Kaduna, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described the attacks, which claimed the lives of several residents, including children, as “disheartening
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The Arewa Consultative Forum on Sunday condemned the recent attacks on communities in Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action to end the violence. In a statement issued in Kaduna, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described the attacks, which claimed the lives of several residents, including children, as “disheartening

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EPL: Man City held by Man Utd in derby stalemate

Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League qualification remain in the balance after a dismal derby at Manchester United ended 0-0 on Sunday. United had the better of a game limited in chances as they missed out on a first league double over City since 2019/20. A point leaves City still in fifth in the Premier
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Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League qualification remain in the balance after a dismal derby at Manchester United ended 0-0 on Sunday. United had the better of a game limited in chances as they missed out on a first league double over City since 2019/20. A point leaves City still in fifth in the Premier

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Nigeria steps up advocacy for measles-rubella vaccine

Nigeria has stepped up advocacy efforts in preparation for introducing the measles-rubella vaccine to prevent congenital defects. The Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions, in a statement on Sunday by its Head of Mission for the Advocacy Project, Dr Mahmud Zubairu, ahead of the introduction of the vaccine, noted that rubella infections during pregnancy
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Nigeria has stepped up advocacy efforts in preparation for introducing the measles-rubella vaccine to prevent congenital defects. The Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions, in a statement on Sunday by its Head of Mission for the Advocacy Project, Dr Mahmud Zubairu, ahead of the introduction of the vaccine, noted that rubella infections during pregnancy

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Chelsea’s ‘unfair’ schedule to blame for Palmer axe – Maresca

Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea’s “unfair” schedule forced him to drop out-of-form forward Cole Palmer for Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford. Maresca’s side had 24 hours less than Brentford to prepare for the west London derby after beating Tottenham 1-0 on Thursday. England star Palmer was eventually sent on by Maresca after an hour, but he
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Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea’s “unfair” schedule forced him to drop out-of-form forward Cole Palmer for Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford. Maresca’s side had 24 hours less than Brentford to prepare for the west London derby after beating Tottenham 1-0 on Thursday. England star Palmer was eventually sent on by Maresca after an hour, but he

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Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response,
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Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response,

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Soldiers kill three bandits, destroy over 70 camps in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the
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Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the

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Meningitis death toll hits 156, suspected cases 1,858

The death toll from cerebrospinal meningitis in Nigeria has risen to 156, up from the previous 74, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest data, released by the NCDC on Sunday, covering week 40 of 2024 to week 12 of 2025, shows that 126 confirmed cases have been recorded out
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The death toll from cerebrospinal meningitis in Nigeria has risen to 156, up from the previous 74, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest data, released by the NCDC on Sunday, covering week 40 of 2024 to week 12 of 2025, shows that 126 confirmed cases have been recorded out

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Caught on camera: Armed vandals terrorise Lekki, target luxury cars

Some Nigerians have expressed anger and concern following the emergence of CCTV footage showing armed men vandalising and dismantling parts of cars parked within an estate reportedly located in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Although the footage showed that the event occurred on March 7, 2025, the video was shared on Sunday
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Some Nigerians have expressed anger and concern following the emergence of CCTV footage showing armed men vandalising and dismantling parts of cars parked within an estate reportedly located in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Although the footage showed that the event occurred on March 7, 2025, the video was shared on Sunday

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Plateau attacks: NEMA assesses communities, says 1,820 persons displaced

The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai,
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The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai,

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