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My fellow countrymen, and especially the good people of Rivers State, Today I am pleased to address you on the state of emergency in Rivers State. On 18 March 2025, I proclaimed that state of emergency because governance had completely broken down. The Governor and the House of Assembly could no longer work together, and […]
The Lagos State Police Command has officially discontinued the case against the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, following an investigation into the viral video that showed him holding what appeared to be a gun-like object. The police confirmed that the object in question was a stun gun and not […]
Prof. Chief Fassy Yusuf, Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale Council of Chiefs, said the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be chosen by the kingmakers and the Funsegbuwa ruling house, not solely by the Ifa oracle. According to Fassy, a new monarch is expected before the end of the year if no court […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced the end of the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly will return to office from Thursday, September 18, 2025. Tinubu in a statement released on Wednesday by the Presidency, said […]
Three Nigerian pilgrims who had been detained in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking charges have been released. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed the development in a press briefing on Wednesday, highlighting the success of diplomatic efforts between the Nigerian government and Saudi authorities. The three Nigerians, who had been in custody […]
The Nigeria Police Force has released the burial programme for former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who died on August 31, 2025, at the age of 69. Arase, the 18th indigenous IGP, was lauded by the Force as a dedicated officer remembered for his leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to police reforms. According to […]
On March 18, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared an emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly for six months. It was a drastic response to a deepening political feud between Fubara and his predecessor-turned-godfather, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. Tomorrow, September 18, […]
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), with 60.26 per cent of candidates securing five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results on Wednesday at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, said the results were […]
The Rivers State Elders Council has appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly to work together and steer clear of any fresh political conflict as the state transitions out of emergency rule. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday and titled “End of Emergency Rule: Let’s Unite for the […]
Recently evicted Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Tracy Ekwe, has opened up on why she declined a romantic relationship with fellow contestant, Kuture. Speaking during her post-eviction interview, Tracy said while she valued Kuture as a friend, she did not see him as a compatible partner. “Kuture is my friend. He wanted more, but […]
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