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In a late-night move on Friday, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to revoke the security clearances of over a dozen individuals he views as political adversaries, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The directive, outlined in a memo, stated that it was no longer in the national […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nollywood actress Nkechi Angel Nweje has passed away. She died on Friday after a brief illness, according to reports. The sad news of her death has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian film industry, with colleagues, fans, and loved ones mourning her loss. Movie producer Stanley Ajemba, aka Stanley Ontop, confirmed her death on Saturday. […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that suspending elected officials in Rivers State is a naked abuse of power and could tarnish the country’s image. Jonathan made the remark at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday. “These actions by key actors in the executive, legislative and judiciary arms of government […]
Continue ReadingPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Nigerian Government over the suspension of one of its own. President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu; as well as members of the state House of Assembly for […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement on Friday, Nigerian Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has condemned the National Assembly’s use of voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all […]
Continue ReadingIt appears now that Nigerian Supreme Court may have on Friday reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even though it didn’t specifically pronounce him as such. This is because the Nigeria’s apex Court, in a unanimous judgment of a five-member panel said the matters bordering on the […]
Continue ReadingFunke Iyanda, Nigerian woman living in the United States of America, is at risk of 10 years imprisonment following her indictment in a $40,980 unemployment benefit fraud. US Department of Justice, in a statement on Thursday, said that Iyanda was an illegal resident of the US and was not entitled to the benefit for which […]
Continue ReadingIn a released statement, the suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, on Thursday, responded to allegations made by President Bola Tinubu in the broadcast where a State of Emergency was declared in the state. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a number of […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside several key figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and leaders of many opposition Parties have rejected the emergency rule declared by president Bola Tinubu in Rivers State and launched a coalition to oppose him ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a press conference, notable opposition figures […]
Continue ReadingOyo State government has withdrawn the charges of murder and negligence filed against the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Silekunola; the owner of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi. Following the tragic stampede in December 2024 that resulted in the deaths of […]
Continue ReadingLike the House of Reps, the Nigerian Senate has used voice vote to approve the State of Emergency rule in Rivers State as declared by President Bola Tinubu. The red chamber has also by voice vote approved a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu; and all the elected members of […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s House of Representatives has voted in support of the declaration of a state of emergency rule in Rivers State, Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months […]
Continue ReadingPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) has castigated president Bola Tinubu and insisted that Sim Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State despite the declaration of a state of emergency. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Debo Ologunagba, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant President Tinubu the […]
Continue ReadingPress statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State: My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of Nigeria, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as Administrator for Rivers State, following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state’s House of Assembly. Tinubu made this appointment during a nationwide broadcast on […]
Continue ReadingWithin twenty four hours, another explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday. A similar explosion had rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) operated by Shell in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday. The latest incident reportedly occurred […]
Continue ReadingTEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
Continue ReadingA section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo Community in Gonna Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, has been plunged by an explosion. The explosion occurred late on Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road under construction. According to Punch, thick black smoke was seen billowing into the atmosphere, with a raging fire […]
Continue ReadingNigerian lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, has filed a $5 million (Five Million US Dollars) lawsuit before a Lagos High Court against the US-based Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., over an alleged invasion of his privacy. In the originating summons, brought pursuant to Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Sections […]
Continue ReadingRivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of misconduct on the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara thereby sparking a potential impeachment process. The notice was contained in a letter signed by the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule on Monday and addressed to the Governor. But when contacted, the state Commissioner for […]
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