In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night, the president announced the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly….
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 4,794 land titles due to the non-payment of Ground Rent for over 10 years. The affected properties are spread across major districts, including Central Area, Garki I & II, Wuse I & II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM According to the FCTA Director of Lands,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi have thrown their support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, following her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s government over the rising cost of living. Raye, a Lagos-based corps member, had accused National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials of threatening…
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has successfully recovered N28.7 billion from two oil companies indebted to Nigeria’s Federation Account. Akin Rotimi, the spokesperson for the Green Chamber, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday. The recovery is part of the $1.7 billion debt owed by 45 oil companies to Nigeria, as…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, is being misled by individuals who previously lobbied for the governorship position. Speaking at a grand reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people, Wike claimed that Fubara’s close advisers are plotting his downfall, particularly the Secretary…
The United States President, Donald Trump, is set to impose a travel ban on 43 countries, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Saturday. The proposed ban categorizes affected countries into three groups—red, orange, and yellow—each facing varying levels of travel restrictions. While the Trump administration has not yet officially approved the list,…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned the alleged intimidation of Igbo communities by the Nigeria Police, insisting that Igbos will defend themselves against Fulani herdsmen attacks in the Southeast. The group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, issued a statement in response to the Abia State Police Commissioner’s summons of some Bende Local Government leaders…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has cautioned former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, against involving Lagos politicians in his current political grievances. Mumuni’s statement comes in response to El-Rufai’s recent BBC interview, where he alleged that APC loyalists were sidelined while key positions were given to “Lagos…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the China Development Bank (CDB) as the new financier for the Kaduna-Kano rail modernization project, ensuring the project’s continuation after previous funding setbacks. This announcement was made by the Senate on March 14, following the withdrawal of China Exim Bank (CEB) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Presidency has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is prioritizing economic reforms and national development over concerns about the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, the Presidency emphasized that Tinubu’s administration is focused on driving economic prosperity and…
