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In a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political instability and recent acts of pipeline vandalism. The President announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents of his unwavering commitment to peace, constitutional order, and the well-being of the state despite the ongoing political impasse. In a press statement on Monday, Governor Fubara emphasized that his administration has prioritized security, governance,…

The Federal Government has stressed the need for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be fully integrated into national and sub-national development plans rather than being implemented as isolated initiatives. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, made…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the action as “patently unlawful.” Filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the suit seeks to overturn…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to his longtime friend and former GZ Industries (GZI) Chairman, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, on the passing of his wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe, who died on March 11 at age 63. In a statement issued on…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed rumors of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he remains a committed member of the ruling party. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Fayemi clarified…

The Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have dismissed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his efforts to rally opposition figures against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. They described his move as…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to unveil his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Malian tactician had earlier named a provisional squad of 39 players, leaving fans…

Residents of Oke Alaafia, Igirimo, Alaafiatayo Zone 3, and Alaafia Central Zone in Ado Ekiti have appealed to the Ekiti State Government for urgent intervention to restore electricity to their communities. At a press conference held in Igirimo, residents, armed with placards, pleaded…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to investigate the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over the delay in paying corps members the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance. NANS expressed disappointment that, despite the Federal Government’s approval of…