The Federal High Court in Lokoja has issued an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving or processing petitions to initiate a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District. This ruling comes amid heightened political tensions, as pro-recall movements gain momentum in Kogi Central. Another group of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been sued before the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja over the recent state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of its democratically elected government. The lawsuit, filed on March 20, 2025 (Case No. ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25), seeks to overturn the removal of…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their starting lineup for their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. New head coach Eric Chelle has selected Stanley Nwabali as the starting goalkeeper. The team’s solid defensive lineup also features Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, and Bright Osayi-Samuel. In midfield, the duo of Wilfred Ndidi…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is expected to spend a staggering N307.6 billion on the mobilization and payment of allowances to corps members following the recent increase in their stipends from N33,000 to N77,000. This increment, announced in September 2024, was a result of the new minimum wage bill signed into law in May…
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has officially announced the formation of a Coalition of Opposition Political Parties aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM Speaking at a press conference held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Atiku…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again justified the State of Emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing that the crisis had reached a perilous tipping point, threatening vital oil and gas installations and undermining Nigeria’s economy. Speaking on Thursday, Tinubu commended the National Assembly for approving the emergency rule, stating that it was a necessary step…
Despite widespread public criticism, the Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. In addition, the Senate also sanctioned a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM The decision followed a closed-door session where…
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), the newly appointed Administrator of Rivers State, has pledged to work with all stakeholders to restore law, order, and stability following the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ibas’ First Address After Swearing-In Speaking to State House correspondents after his official swearing-in at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state House of Assembly members. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of top government officials, including Chief…
Following the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, along with his family and security details, has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara Exits Seat of Power Amid Federal Takeover Reports indicate that Fubara left the Rivers State Government House early Wednesday morning, with sources confirming that he moved out…
