The Nigerian Army is currently moving toward the Rivers State Government House to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. Under the directive, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, state assembly members, and other government appointees are set to step aside for six months. Military Takes Over Rivers StateOn Tuesday, Tinubu…
The political turmoil in Rivers State has reached a dramatic climax with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. Governor Sim Fubara and the House of Assembly have been suspended for six months, and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas has been appointed as the state’s Administrator. This drastic measure is emblematic of the…
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 the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced deep concerns over the deterioration of Nigeria’s traditional institutions, arguing that many royal thrones are now occupied by individuals of questionable character, including criminals, drug addicts, and kidnappers. In his latest book, Nigeria: Past and Future, published in celebration of his 88th birthday, Obasanjo reflected on the drastic changes…
The Super Eagles assembling in Kigali will hold training at the Amahoro Stadium on Thursday, the eve of their 2026 World Cup qualifying match with hosts, Rwanda. As of Monday morning six of the 23, players are already at the Radisson Blu Hotel camp. More players are being expected in the evening. Rwandans, according…
Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. According to Rolling Stone, the Afrobeats sensation known for breaking boundaries on…
The Rivers State Police Command has denied reports that the Port Harcourt residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was attacked and set on fire by hoodlums. On Sunday night, some online platforms reported that Wike’s house was under attack, with claims that unidentified individuals had set it ablaze….
Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described his father as the greatest president in Nigeria’s history, stating that he genuinely cares for the masses and not trying to enrich himself while in office. He hailed his father’s contribution to youth empowerment and economic development In a viral video, Seyi addressed a…
Governor Hope Uzodimma today welcomed Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), during a courtesy visit that underscored the state’s ambitious strides in healthcare transformation. The meeting highlighted Imo State’s ongoing efforts to enhance primary healthcare services and signaled the governor’s determination to elevate the sector to new…
The Ebonyi State government today said that it has evacuated over 800 Ebonyi indigenes trapped in Lagos State following the demolition of some parts of Ilaje by the Lagos State government. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the Commissioner for Special Duties and State Diaspora, Valentine Okeke, said that most of those stranded were women and children,…
