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25 Mar
Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, now known as Madrina, has called on President Bola Tinubu to implement urgent measures to alleviate the severe economic hardship in the country. In a video message shared on her TikTok page, Madrina acknowledged supporting the removal of the petrol subsidy but expressed concerns over its impact on Nigerians. “Are you…
19 Mar
Some elders in Rivers have strongly opposed the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers, arguing that the decision was made hastily and is not a viable solution to restore normalcy. In a national broadcast, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers due to their…
19 Mar
Veteran Nollywood actress, social justice advocate, and present chairman of the Labour Party in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo, has openly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a bold statement shared on her Instagram account, Dokubo accused the president of ulterior motives, suggesting that the move…
18 Mar
In a decisive move to restore stability, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns. Announced via the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on March 18, 2025, the declaration comes with the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members…
10 Mar
Ex-member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Samuel Onuigbo has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to focus more on provision of railroads, education and agriculture. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South federal constituency said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. He said that railroads were critical…
3 Mar
The SouthEast Development Commission (SEDC) on Monday presented a budget of N250 billion to the House of Representatives. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Rep. Chris Nkwonta, said this at a News Conference in Abuja. Nkwonta said that the budget would be targeted at addressing infrastructural deficits in the…
6 Jan
The dust over the recent appointments to the board and management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) is yet to settle
31 Dec
Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his recent verbal attacks on Dr. Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State. Wike had reportedly lashed out at Odili during a thanksgiving service organised by Martin Amaewhule,…
27 Dec
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will be reelected again in 2027 if he emerges as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omokri said this in a six-minute video he shared on his ‘X’ page, stressing that Tinubu knows how to turn enemies into friends, using them to…
23 Dec
The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their suspension of all 18 local government chairmen, openly defying a High Court order reversing the suspension. The move also challenges President Bola Tinubu’s celebrated push for local…
21 Dec
As the curtain falls on 2024 in a matter of days, there were major events and key moments that Nigerians and global citizens would agree defined the year. On the local scene some Nigerians believe that 2024 offered more not-so-pleasant memories, with little to cheer about amidst the soaring cost of living occasioned by major…
16 Dec
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has slammed President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, specifically the removal of petroleum subsidies and the floating of the Naira. The governor argued that any potential benefits from these policies have been completely offset by the devaluation of the Naira and soaring inflation. He criticized the president's economic policies for unleashing…
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Senate has dismissed insinuations that the National Assembly has become a mere rubber-stamping institution to the executive arm of government, saying it does not need to be combative to demonstrate its independence.