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Aviation Unions Threaten Nationwide Airport Shutdown Over Assault on FAAN Official

Aviation unions in Nigeria have issued a stern warning that airports across the country will be shut down starting March 31, 2025, if the federal government fails to take action against a customs officer accused of assaulting the Director of Aviation Security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The protest is being led […]

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Governor Alia Rejects Calls for State of Emergency in Benue, Says He’s in Control

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has strongly dismissed calls for a state of emergency in the state, labeling them as politically motivated attempts to disrupt his administration. The controversy began after the Centre for Judicial Integrity (CJI) accused the governor of attempting to compromise the judiciary. However, Alia, through his Chief Press Secretary,

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Presidency Responds to Peter Obi’s Democracy Criticism, Issues Warning

The presidency has responded to remarks made by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, cautioning him against making statements that could misrepresent Nigeria’s democratic state. Speaking at the colloquium held in Abuja to mark the 60th birthday of former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha, Obi asserted that Nigeria’s democracy had deteriorated beyond recognition.

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Rivers State Sole Administrator Appoints New SSG as Head of Service Resigns

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), has appointed Professor Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) following the resignation of Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of Service. Dr. Nwaeke, who had been serving under the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, tendered his resignation, a move that was

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Tinubu to Lift Emergency Rule in Rivers State Once Stability Returns – Minister of Information

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reassured the public that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lift the state of emergency in Rivers State as soon as stability and order are fully restored. Speaking in an interview, Idris emphasized that the President is committed to reinstating democratic governance in the state at

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Why Multinational Companies Are Leaving Nigeria – FG Explains

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has attributed the departure of several multinational corporations from Nigeria to the interference of middlemen in the country’s oil sector. Speaking at the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria’s Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Conference in Lagos, Lokpobiri highlighted how the involvement of intermediaries has negatively impacted Nigeria’s

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South-South Governors, National Assembly Move to Resolve Rivers Crisis

Governors from the South-South region, along with members of the National Assembly, are taking active steps to mediate the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 18, citing a breakdown in governance due to the conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state

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Tony Okocha Reveals How Tinubu and Fubara’s Aso Rock Meeting Took a Drastic Turn

A fresh revelation has emerged regarding the recent high-profile meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at Aso Rock. According to Tony Okocha, a notable political figure in the state, external influences played a crucial role in altering Fubara’s stance on key governance decisions. Speaking on the issue, Okocha disclosed

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“Why Nigerian Politicians Are Corrupt and Unaccountable” – Mr Macaroni

Popular comedian and Nollywood actor, Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has shared his thoughts on corruption in Nigerian politics, attributing it to the lack of accountability from citizens. In response to a trending post on social media urging Nigerians to unfollow celebrities for not speaking up about pressing national issues, Mr Macaroni expressed

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Rivers Emergency Rule: Rising Tensions as Niger Delta Militants Plan Attacks

Another Explosion Reported at Oil Facility in Rivers State Following the recent explosion at the Trans-Niger pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, another blast has been reported at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a well-known advocacy group in the

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Northern Elders Urge Tinubu to Reverse Fubara’s Suspension in Rivers

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately revoke the state of emergency imposed in Rivers State and reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara along with his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu. In a statement issued on Friday, March 21, the forum’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, criticized the suspension of elected

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New petrol prices emerge in Nigeria after Dangote, US decisions

Fuel prices across Nigeria are set to increase following key developments in both global and local markets. These include: With these changes, fuel prices are projected to approach ₦900 per litre, forcing filling stations to adjust pump rates accordingly. Why Fuel Prices Are Increasing 1. Rising Crude Oil Prices The global benchmark for oil, Brent

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Tambuwal: Senate Approved Rivers Emergency Rule Without Required Two-Thirds Majority

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State, has raised concerns over the Senate’s approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the required two-thirds majority was not met. Reports indicate that the Senate held a closed-door session last Thursday before approving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation through a voice vote

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Why Fubara Cannot Challenge His Suspension in the Supreme Court

A 2006 Supreme Court ruling presents a legal hurdle preventing Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from directly challenging his suspension through the country’s highest court. Reports from TheCable indicate that while Fubara may not have the legal standing to approach the Supreme Court, he could seek redress through the Federal High Court. However, legal experts

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