Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations linking him to militant groups, condemning fake social media posts and videos as deliberate attempts to incite tension in the state. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara described the viral claims—particularly videos allegedly showing explosions at oil and gas facilities…
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has dismissed external pressure to evaluate President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that he will only speak when he has something meaningful to say. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Soyinka rejected calls for him to assess Tinubu’s government strictly based on a one-year milestone, which ended on…
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has criticized Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), over his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Kwankwaso had condemned the move as unconstitutional, warning that it could set a…
The Naira experienced a significant depreciation against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market between March 14 and March 21, 2025, losing ₦18.96 within the week. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira dropped to ₦1,536.89 per dollar on Friday, compared to ₦1,517.93 the previous week. This decline…
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has hinted at an upcoming collaboration with American hip-hop mogul, Rick Ross, sparking excitement among fans. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Odumodublvck shared details of a recent conversation with Rick Ross, in which the Maybach Music boss urged him to release their joint track. However, the Nigerian star teased that something even…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the crisis-hit Ifon and Ilobu communities of Osun State, following a fresh outbreak of violent clashes. The new curfew, effective Friday, March 21, 2025, extends from 6 PM to 6 AM daily until peace is fully restored. According to a statement by Osun State Commissioner for…
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…
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…
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…
