THE Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti state) says the House of Representatives will on Wednesday, debate the state of emergency declared on Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Tuesday, Rotimi said…
THE Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, has refuted allegations by a former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, regarding the diversion of local government funds. At a news conference on Tuesday in Kaduna, ALGON spokesperson, Alh. Muhammad Shehu,…
THE Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has praised President Bola Tinubu for constituting the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia. This is contained in a statement issued by its Chairman, Rev. John…
SOME indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for a thorough investigation into the alleged fraud in the compensation and relocation of victims of demolition in Gishiri Village, Abuja. A total of 455 houses and structures standing…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu says he declared a state of emergency in Rivers because of the lingering political crisis in the state and attendant effects on democracy, security and well being of the citizens. The President, who stated this in…
THE Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned Edionwere (village heads) and elders of villages across various domains in the Benin Kingdom. These domains have had their Enigie (heads) suspended indefinitely. This is contained in a statement signed by…
AT the midpoint of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term, Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. It is a moment of reflection and renewal, where the nation’s progress meets its vast potential. As citizens and stakeholders in Nigeria’s future, we…
KENYA’S President William Samoei Ruto has awarded Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the country’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH). This accolade recognises his outstanding contribution to Africa’s economic development and…
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 FELLOW Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Tuesday appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State. Tinubu disclosed this in a…
