Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party have petitioned the Supreme Court to dispute President Bola Tinubu’s authority to suspend a state’s democratically elected government. The governors’ lawsuit also contests Rivers State’s proclamation of a state of emergency. The governor’s petition was only submitted before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, despite earlier media reports that it…
The nomination of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas in the state has been approved by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the only administrator of Rivers State. Less than twenty-four hours have passed since a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt allegedly barred him from designating administrators to manage the local government councils’ operations….
In the vibrant and often challenging landscape of Nigeria, the figure of the single mother stands as a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering love. Yet, behind the determined smiles and tireless efforts lies a reality often fraught with unique hardships. For these women, raising children single-handedly is not just a personal journey, but a…
Olatunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has advocated for extending the required National Youth Service Corps program from one to two years. When NYSC Director-General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu paid him a courtesy call at his Abuja office on Friday, Alausa made this statement. The minister also advocated for the extension of the content of…
In a move aimed at further stabilizing the Nigerian Naira in the foreign exchange (FX) market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $197.71 million. This intervention is the latest effort by the apex bank to enhance liquidity and moderate volatility in the FX market, ensuring a more stable exchange rate. The CBN has…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been officially declared the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo, the sole aspirant in the party’s primary, was unanimously endorsed by delegates at the election held on Saturday at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The Returning Officer, Uche Nwegbo, announced the…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of the tenure of Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, through December 31, 2026. President Tinubu appointed her as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, to serve till August 31, 2025. A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said: “Under her leadership,…
The victims were grusomely murdered by a mob in the Uromi area of Edo State on the suspicion of being criminals. The travellers were said to be hunters. According to the Edo State Police Command, the victims were 16 in number. But the spokesman of the command Moses Yamu said some persons have been arrested…
Nigerian Muslims will continue their Ramadan fast, as the crescent moon of Shawwal, which signals the end of the holy month, has not been sighted within the country. The announcement comes from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. Despite reported…
President Bola Tinubu has Inaugurated Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator of Rivers state. In a move aimed at quelling the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state’s Sole Administrator. This decisive action, which includes the declaration of a state…
