24 h. ago FG Generates N6.96bn From Mining Fees in Q1 2025 — Dele Alake

The Federal Government has reported significant progress in the mining sector, with revenues from mining fees hitting N6.96 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, during the second Annual Mining Conference hosted by BusinessDay newspaper in Abuja. According to a statement from […] The post FG Generates N6.96bn From Mining Fees in Q1 2025 — Dele Alake appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Emergency Rule: Former Deputy Speaker Seeks Support For Ibas

Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. He hailed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state and called on all stakeholders to support the administration of the state’s sole administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

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3 d. ago N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike has berated Nigerian Bar Association over its stance on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Wike alleged that NBA’s criticism of the state of emergency in the oil rich state was influenced by the N300 million […] The post N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that his plan was to get Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara removed and not to be suspended. Wike noted that President Bola Tinubu saved the oil rich state from crisis and anarchy by suspending Governor Fubara and declaring a state of emergency in the state. […] The post “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Emergency Rule In Rivers Not Enough, I Wanted Outright Removal Of Fubara — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, revealing that he had hoped for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead. Wike made the statement during a media chat held in Abuja on Friday morning monitored by our […]

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5 d. ago Emergency rule: Rivers administrator talks tough, warns mischief

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday, warned political actors and mischief-makers testing his will, while refuting allegations of high-handedness and impunity leveled against him by civil society groups in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas frowned on the myriads of fake Read More

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5 d. ago State of emergency shows Tinubu couldn’t reconcile Wike, Fubara – Dan

A chieftain of the Labour Party in Rivers State, Mr Fafaa Dan-Princewill spoke with WALE AKINSELURE on the divisions in the LP, the Rivers emergency rule and its intractable political situation. Excerpts: There are divisions in your party. Presently, there are three factions claiming leadership of the Labour Party; what is happening? I think all Read More

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6 d. ago Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties in solid minerals development

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday advanced their partnership in the solid minerals sector during a technical working session in Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, hosted South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, to discuss mining sector cooperation. Alake emphasised that collaboration between […] The post Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties in solid minerals development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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7 d. ago Emergency rule: Reps panel awaits briefing on Rivers assignment

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after Read More

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7 d. ago Emergency rule: Rivers judicial commission disputes magistrate’s resignation

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has refuted claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who alleged he resigned in protest over the appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to govern Rivers State. Contrary to George’s widely circulated statement, the JSC said he was compulsorily retired on disciplinary grounds long before Read More

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7 d. ago ‘You were compulsorily retired,’ JSC debunks magistrate’s claim of quiting over emergency rule

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has faulted a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who claimed he resigned in protest over the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The JSC said that, contrary to his claim, George was compulsorily retired as a punitive measure. Recall that George had in a letter that Read More

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7 d. ago Chief Magistrate Didn’t Resign Because Of Emergency Rule, Says Rivers Judiciary

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has debunked the claims by a former Chief Magistrate, Ejike King George, that he resigned from office due to the declaration of state of emergency in the state. George, had in a letter dated April 11, 2025, and addressed to the Chief Judge of Rivers State through the […]

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7 d. ago Rescind State Of Emergency In Rivers Now, James Ebri Tells Tinubu

Ex- National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for People’s Federation (DFPF), comrade James D. Ebri, has charged  President Bola Tinubu, to end the state of emergency   in Rivers State and the suspension of the state governor  Similaye Fabura and his deputy. Ebri gave the charge while commenting on the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers […]

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8 d. ago Chief Magistrate Protests Rivers Emergency Rule, Resigns From Judicial Service

A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has voluntarily resigned from service, citing unease with the recent appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to oversee the affairs of the state. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025 declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended […]

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8 d. ago PAPSD rejects emergency rule calls in Zamfara, backs Lawal’s progress

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) has dismissed calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State over insecurity, labelling them unconstitutional. PAPSD’s Executive Director, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, in a statement on 13 April 2025, accused “faceless groups” and “desperate politicians” of pushing the agenda to […] The post PAPSD rejects emergency rule calls in Zamfara, backs Lawal’s progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria could gain from US tariffs, says Alake at AIM Congress

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has suggested that US tariffs could benefit African economies by encouraging intra-African trade and local value addition. Speaking at the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during a Fireside Chat session titled “The Alchemy of Foreign […] The post Nigeria could gain from US tariffs, says Alake at AIM Congress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs

•Fagbemi drafts S’Court response, PDP berates President, Ibas, Tompolo hints at Fubara’s return The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’ suit challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Read More

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1 week ago Women protest Fubara’s suspension, demand end to emergency rule in Rivers

A group of women in Rivers State staged a protest on Friday morning in Port Harcourt, the state capital, demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and an end to the emergency rule declared in the state. The protest, which began in the early hours of the day, saw the women chanting slogans and wielding Read More

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1 week ago “Bring Back Our Fubara” – Women Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers

Angry women, said to be loyalists of suspended Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, were seen in major areas in Port Harcourt, calling for the end of emergency rule in the state. The demonstrators on Friday, flooded Aba road area, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Governor and his deputy, Ngozi Nma. During a march […] The post “Bring Back Our Fubara” – Women Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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