The Rivers State Government has stated that it is too early to make any comments on the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the state. President Bola Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State…
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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has waded into the boundary dispute between Ikenga and Isiokwe villages in Umueri and Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the State, respectively, which recently escalated into violence, leading to the death of one person and the destruction of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In what may be described as an unfortunate and condemnable incident, a woman and cloth seller has lamented over the alleged looting of her boutique shop by the operatives of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) during a raid and seizure of fake and expired drugs at…
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese Bishop Hassan Matthew Kuka has urged Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra to compete with himself contending that he is not in competition with anybody. Kuka stated this at the thanks giving Mass to mark his three years in office of Gov Charles Soludo at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral…
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…
