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Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover rifles, ammunition

"The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has commended the operatives for their bravery and dedication, emphasizing…
Natasha

Kogi Central: INEC receives petition for recall of Natasha

Natasha is currently under suspension by the Senate over alleged gross misconduct by the Senate. . The petition dated 21st…
Soyinka

“I never swallowed an alarm clock” – Soyinka defends silence over Tinubu’s performance

“The only question I’d ask you is: ‘Did I do that with Jonathan?’ Did I do that with Buhari?’ ‘Did…
Fubara

Desist from using my name to cause violence in Rivers, Fubara warns criminals

The statement also warned  bloggers and social media influencers against spreading misinformation that could escalate tensions.
Fubara

Imagine Rivers State without a State of Emergency

President Tinubu and the National Assembly remain committed to lifting the emergency once stability returns and also ensuring elected officials…
Lagos

LASG tears into Corps member’s ‘Smelly Lagos’ rant, says City cleaner than ever

In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, dismissed the claims as…
Neetu

Shocking Bust! Indian Lady Neetu nabbed at Kano Airport with 11kg Heroin disguised as Chocolates

Ms. Neetu, who arrived on a Qatar Airways flight QR1431 from Bangkok, Thailand, via Vietnam and Doha, was apprehended at…
Tinubu

Tinubu sued for declaring State of Emergency in Rivers

The President on Tuesday 18 March 2025 imposed an emergency rule on Rivers, thereby suspending the executive and the legislative…
Katsina

Breaking: Katsina Governor loses mother

“She lived a life of humility and generosity, always ensuring that everyone around her is cared for.”
asylum

Shame as Canada denies 13,000 Nigerians asylum

Official data from the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada ranked Nigeria 5th among countries…
Fubara

Fubara’s aide urges public to disregard ‘court order’ against Rivers Administrator

He noted that the reports, circulating on social media, claimed that a State High Court had issued an order preventing…
US Visa Nigeria

US: 13 reasons Nigerians fail to secure visa successfully

Recently, Nigerians have expressed concerns and criticisms regarding the US visa application process on social media. Some claim the process…
Foreman

End of an Era: Heavyweight Boxing Legend George Foreman dies at 76

Despite losing his first title to Ali in the historic "Rumble in the Jungle" bout of 1974, Foreman remained a…
Osimhen

Breaking: Red-hot Osimhen strikes twice as Super Eagles revive World Cup hopes

Then, just before the halftime whistle, the Galatasaray striker delivered again. A well-placed header from Samuel Chukwueze found Osimhen, who…
Akpabio

Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers guided by constitution – Akpabio

Akpabio who spoke in Calabar on Friday, when he was inducted into the University of Calabar (Unical) Hall of Fame…
Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to London, S’East monarch tells President Tinubu

Nnamdi Kanu apologises over attacks on judge, others

The judge said she could not proceed with a trial where a defendant lacked confidence in the court.
Tinubu

Tinubu orders probe into deadly Abuja tanker explosion

The President directed security agencies, particularly those concerned with road safety, to pay closer attention to traffic around the capital…
Tinubu

Tinubu declares Rivers Emergency a lifeline, praises National Assembly’s endorsement

The President affirmed that the six-month emergency would empower the newly-appointed Sole Administrator to stabilise Rivers State, address systemic breakdowns,…
Senate

Senate approves state of emergency in Rivers

 The National Assembly  also imposed a joint committee of both chambers, to oversee the administration of affairs in Rivers State…
Tinubu

Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers

The House further resolved that the National Assembly take over the activities of the state House  Assembly within the six…
Coalition

Coalition of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai opposes state of emergency in Rivers

“The National Assembly must stand on the right side of history and not allow itself to be used to legitimise…
Explosion

How massive explosion brought Abuja to standstill, motorists, vehicles burnt

Mark Nyam, Head of the Forecasting, Response, and Mitigation Division of FEMD, revealed that the accident struck at approximately 7:14…
Zelensky

Inside Trump, Zelenskyy’s intense call: Shocking details revealed

Zelenskyy also urged Trump to provide additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian civilians, specifically Patriot missile systems.
Tinubu

Tinubu acted to save Rivers from Collapse – AGF justifies Emergency Rule

Fagbemi noted that the legislative arm of government plays a crucial role in democracy, including passing budgets, overseeing executive actions,…
Tinubu

Breaking: Tinubu swears in Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator

In justifying the six-month emergency rule, Tinubu stated: "The state's security situation and political tension necessitated my intervention to forestall…
.Dangote Refinery halts sale of petroleum products to marketers in naira. The company says marketers will now pay dollars for its products

Dangote Refinery stuns marketers, dumps naira, begins sale of petrol in dollar

Dangote Refinery hinged its decision to begin the sale of petroleum products to marketers in dollars on the need to…
Fubara

Fubara, family, others vacate govt house

Meanwhile, the Administrator appointed by the President to oversee affairs the state for the next six months, Vice Admiral Ibokette…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

Reps to debate Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers today

The Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekitit state) confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He…
Ibas

Who is Ibas? 20 Astonishing facts about Rivers’ new Administrator

He was conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by former President Muhammadu Buhari in…

How Tinubu sacked Fubara, Deputy, Assembly (Full Broadcast Text)

By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members…
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