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Complete List: Newly Appointed Local Government Administrators in Rivers State

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), currently serving as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has officially appointed new administrators to oversee the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state. This development comes despite a recent ruling by the Federal High Court, which barred him from proceeding with such appointments. The restraining order was issued […]

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APC Governors Appeal to Buhari to Dissuade Loyalists from Leaving the Party

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly taken a neutral stance regarding the decision of some of his loyalists to exit the All Progressives Congress (APC), now led by President Bola Tinubu. According to emerging details from a recent visit by APC governors to Buhari’s residence in Kaduna on Monday, April 7, party leaders expressed concerns

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Soludo Shares What Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Told Him About His Gubernatorial Bid

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has shared a personal reflection on his relationship with the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. He revealed that the senator had privately expressed his intention to support Soludo’s re-election campaign prior to his death. Speaking on Tuesday while welcoming new members—many from Ubah’s political base—into the All Progressives Grand Alliance

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Full List: U.S. Universities Affected as Student Visas Revoked Amid Immigration Crackdown

Over 300 international students across the United States have had their student visas revoked in a sweeping immigration enforcement effort during President Donald Trump’s second term. Prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, and Ohio State are among those reporting cases, with many affected students receiving little or no explanation from authorities. The revocations have triggered

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INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu to Exit Office by End of 2025

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is scheduled to conclude his second and final term in office by the end of 2025. Appointed in December 2020, Yakubu has played a central role in overseeing Nigeria’s electoral system, including the successful coordination of several bye-elections shortly after taking office. Recent

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Public Outrage as Peter Obi’s Campaign Icon Yusuf Alabi Lands in Kirikiri Prison

Yusuf Alabi, the young man who captured national attention during Peter Obi’s 2023 campaign in Lagos, is currently being held at Kirikiri Correctional Facility on charges of theft and involvement in a street altercation. The news has sparked intense backlash, as many believe the accusations are part of a targeted attempt to discredit him. Alabi

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Tinubu Made Historic Strides in Power Sector – Adelabu’s Adviser

Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Communication to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s administration with significant progress in improving Nigeria’s electricity supply. According to Tunji, the current administration has added 1.5 megawatts to the national grid in under two years—a feat that he said contrasts sharply with the four

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U.S. Justifies 14% Tariff on Nigerian Exports, Citing Trade Restrictions

The United States government has offered an explanation for President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 14% tariff on exports from Nigeria, pointing to long-standing trade restrictions imposed by the Nigerian government on a wide range of American products. Last week, President Trump unveiled a sweeping trade policy initiative labeled “Liberation Day,” which introduced

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National Assembly Adjusts Emergency Rule Terms in Rivers State — Senate Spokesperson

Senator Yemi Adaramodu, spokesperson for the Nigerian Senate, has disclosed that the National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State but introduced key modifications to the initial proposal. Speaking during an interview in Ilawe-Ekiti, Adaramodu explained that while the emergency declaration received legislative backing, the Senate amended

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Tensions Rise Between Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu as Security for Lagos Monarchs Remains Suspended

The ongoing tension between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appears to be deepening, as security details for two prominent Lagos monarchs—Oba Omogbolahan Lawal (Oniru of Iruland) and Oba Saheed Elegushi—remain withdrawn indefinitely on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. According to sources familiar with the situation, the

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Governors Oppose Local Government Autonomy, Caution Chairmen Against CBN Accounts

State governors across the country have reportedly cautioned local government chairmen against opening accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a move intended to facilitate the direct disbursement of federal allocations to local councils. This development marks a setback in the implementation of local government autonomy, nearly nine months after the Supreme Court ruled

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Tinubu Administration Weighs Budget Adjustments Following U.S. Tariff on Nigerian Exports

The administration of President Bola Tinubu is contemplating a revision of its economic framework in response to the recent 14% tariff imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports. Naturenex reports that this tariff—introduced as part of an escalating trade standoff between Nigeria and the U.S.—could significantly affect Nigeria’s $6 billion annual export volume to

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Democracy Has Never Fueled National Development – Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Claims

Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that his country is not operating under a democratic framework, asserting instead that it is undergoing what he described as a “popular and progressive revolution.” Speaking during a flag-raising event at the Koulouba Palace, Traoré addressed what he sees as a widespread misconception about democracy’s role in

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Kizz Daniel Shares Why the Truth About Money Often Remains Hidden Among the Wealthy

Popular Nigerian music star Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, widely known as Kizz Daniel, has offered a candid take on the realities of wealth and the emotional burdens that often accompany it. In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the “Woju” hitmaker reflected on the often-overlooked side of financial success, suggesting that happiness

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