A socio-political group, the Simplicity Movement, has raised concerns over recent explosions at oil facilities in Rivers State, alleging they are part of a scheme to justify extending the state of emergency
imposed by President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement following a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, the group’s National Lea…[Read more]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is unsure whether he will contest the presidency in 2027.
Atiku made the statement during an interview for a television program, Untold Stories, with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie. The interview is set to be aired today.
Recently, Atiku announced a coalition of opposition leaders to challenge President Bola…[Read more]

An affidavit detailing sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has surfaced.
The differences between both senators escalated after Senator Natasha accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances toward her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom…[Read more]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, Former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and former President Olusegun Obasanjo met in Abuja during a colloquium in honour of former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha on his 60th birthday.
The event, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel, was c…[Read more]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.
The petition was reportedly submitted with over 250,000 signatures from constituents, out of about 480,000 registered voters in her district.
According to the Nigerian electoral laws, a recall…[Read more]

A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for its immediate reversal.
The coalition, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, March 21, described the president’s decision as an “executive coup” against the people of Ri…[Read more]

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) says he is in the state to restore law and order.
The Administrator while addressing Rivers people in his maiden statewide broadcast said he was mandated to stabilise the polity and create the necessary conditions to restore full democratic institutions and representation in the…[Read more]

Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, disclosed this, Tuesday while flagging off unbundling and distribution of malaria drugs and free test kits in Abuja
Dr. Fasawe stressed that Nigeria’s Ministry of Health was working with relevant bodies to achieve production of malaria vaccine t…[Read more]

Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed to second reading a bill seeking social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country.
Specifically, the piece of legislation, titled: “A Bill for an Act to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to mandate the establishment of physical offices within the territorial boundaries of t…[Read more]

A former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as deliberate mischief, claims by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory was demolished twice during Amosun’s administration.
Amosun stated this on Monday in a swift reaction to Aliko Dangote’s statement when the business tycoon vis…[Read more]

A massive explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, located in the Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, setting off a significant fire in the affected area.
The blast, which occurred late on Monday night, has raised concerns over the security of critical infrastructure in the region. Authorities are currently investigating…[Read more]

The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has said that the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were aware that President Bola Tinubu had some issues in Chicago.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai said the leaders of the party believed Tinubu would serve Nigeria better despite the problems he had in…[Read more]

Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna has denied claims that he betrayed an ex-vice president of the country, Atiku Abubakar.
Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai said he has always been very open with his friends and associates about life and their actions.
Explaining that he met Atiku at work and not in politics…[Read more]

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria spent the past 50 years and more depleting funds meant for future generations.
The president expressed his displeasure when some senators of the Third Republic visited him at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the senators of the Third Republic, which…[Read more]

The Southern Kaduna Support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured President Tinubu of block votes following his support to the region.
The group stated this following the defection of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his move to form a coalition to unseat the current administration of President Bola…[Read more]

Pioneer Leader of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido, has ruled out the possibility of the incumbent President Ahmed Bola Tinubu losing re-election in 2027.

He said the quality of political heavyweights in support of the president’s re-election would make it practically impossible for Tinubu to lose re-election

Fielding questions f…[Read more]

Pioneer Leader of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido, has ruled out the possibility of the incumbent President Ahmed Bola Tinubu losing re-election in 2027.

He said the quality of political heavyweights in support of the president’s re-election would make it practically impossible for Tinubu to lose re-election

Fielding questions f…[Read more]

On Wednesday, Governor Siminalay Fubara was locked out of the Rivers State House of Assembly when he arrived at the complex to find a sealed gate.

According to newsmen on ground, the complex gate was locked by the security personnel the moment Fubara and his convoy arrived at the premises.

It was gathered that the security acted based on a…[Read more]