Political Crisis
2 Sep
The speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman, has expressed deep concern over the recent statements by the minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, threatening to incite political crisis in states where their governors are allegedly interfering in the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. Suleiman, who's…
6 Jun 2024
A sociopolitical group, Ijaw Unity Vanguard (IUV), has said that Ijaw people of Rivers State will never abandon one of their own and governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, for whatever reason. The group declared that abandoning Fubara was unthinkable for the Ijaw people, having waited for 24 years to have a Rivers State governor…
15 May 2024
Ethnic youth leaders have expressed concerns that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is exacerbating political tensions in Rivers State, which could worsen the economic challenges faced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. The youth leaders argue that Wike's actions are designed to destabilize the state and undermine Governor Siminalayi Fubara's administration,…
13 May 2024
A civil society group, New Rivers Agenda, has issued a statement condemning the leadership of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The group, led by its president Johnson Zinaka, accuses Wike of governing the state with a heavy hand and prioritising personal interests over the welfare of the people. The statement, according to multiple reports,…
9 Apr 2024
The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria's National Assembly has condemned what they perceive as a breach of the peace accord in Rivers State by assemblymen allegedly loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike. Led by the immediate past governor and current Minister of the FCT, these assemblymen have been accused of destabilizing the administration of…
3 Mar 2024
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, on Sunday, condemned the recent killing of Chadian opposition politician, Yaya Dillo Djerou, by state security forces loyal to President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. The death of opposition leader Djerou followed a siege on his party's headquarters and the homes of other top…
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The Nigerian Army has warned those impersonating the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on social media to stop or face the consequences. The warning is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the army had been inundated with complaints of…
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A gas explosion has occurred at Sabon Wuse in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger on Saturday, resulting in a massive fire outbreak. Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, Director-General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Sunday. He said the incident happened at about 11:00 pm at Tasiu Gas Plant,…
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The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, has described as disturbing the continued silence of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the alleged padding of the 2025 budget. While emphasising that the people of the state deserve explanation on the N11.5 billion allocated to the Ministry of Finance as security vote, the opposition party lamented that…
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Two men, Habeeb Akinbolu (40) and Daniel Akinola (45) on Monday were brought before an Ota Magistrates ‘Court in Ogun for allegedly stealing a pack of nylon worth N30,000 belonging to their employer. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, were facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy. The Prosecutor, Insp E.O. Adaraloye, told…
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Uganda has suspended all health-related operations funded by the United States following an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump, which froze American financial assistance worldwide. In a letter dated January 27, 2025, the US Office of Management and Budget directed a pause on grants, loans, and other financial aid programmes pending a review.…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has condemned the killing of Rev. Bala Galadima, the Presiding Clergy of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Lubo community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Galadima was murdered in the early hours of Sunday by suspected armed robbers at his residence…
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Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the re-accreditation of the pharmacy departments in state hospitals by the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB). The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Abdulraheem Malik, announced in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin. He said that seven pharmacy departments in state hospitals have secured accreditation from the Pharmacy Council…
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Love is not just about being together; it can actually make two people look alike. Many couples who have been together for a long time start to resemble each other, and scientists have come up with several reasons to explain this. At first, it might seem strange. After all, people don’t choose their partners based…
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The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Ikenga Ugochinyere, has lauded the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, for their efforts in ensuring stability in the 10th House. Ugochinyere, a lawmaker representing Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, noted in a…
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An 11-year-old schoolgirl was found murdered in a wood south of Paris over the weekend, sparking shock and a massive search for clues that could lead to the killer. The girl was found stabbed to death in the Essonne region south of Paris in the night of Friday to Saturday, police said. She had been…