50 m. ago #Endbadgovernance group plans protest against Rivers emergency rule, Cybercrime Act

Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have declared protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the alleged use of the Cybercrime Act by the police to “hunt activists, journalists and social media influencers.” A flyer circulating on social media platform X, shared by one of last year’s protest organisers, the Take It Back Movement, Read More

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2 h. ago Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his confidence over the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying that no amount of storm can break him and his people down. The Governor led this out on Monday when he hosted Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at […] The post Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Edo Won’t Tolerate Lawlessness” – Gov Okpebholo Warns Residents

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law, stating that his administration will not tolerate any form of savagery. He emphasised that maintaining peace and security remains a top priority for the government. Okpebholo assured residents that decisive measures will be taken to uphold law and order, ensuring […] The post “Edo Won’t Tolerate Lawlessness” – Gov Okpebholo Warns Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago DStv Revenue Plummets As MultiChoice Loses Nearly 4m Subscribers

MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment provider and operator DStv, has warned shareholders to brace for tougher times as the company struggles in a challenging economic climate. The pay-TV giant has suffered a sharp decline in its subscriber base, dropping from over 23 million to 19.3 million in less than two years. According to NewsPoint Nigeria, sources […]

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3 h. ago Adeleke Reads Riot Act To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned traditional rulers of Ifon Osun, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities that the state government will be forced to wield the big stick and depose the monarchs that fail to sustain current peace in their communities. The governor gave the warning against the backdrop of online reports that […]

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5 h. ago Adeleke threatens monarchs of warring Osun communities of dethronement if .

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has threatened to dethrone traditional rulers in the warring Ifon-Osun, Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain the peace that has returned to the areas.    In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke said the warning became necessary against […] The post Adeleke threatens monarchs of warring Osun communities of dethronement if…. appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Adeleke vows to sack traditional rulers in warring communities where violence persists

Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State has taken a firm stance, warning traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin-Osun that read more Adeleke vows to sack traditional rulers in warring communities where violence persists

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8 h. ago Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has condemned the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu described the President’s decision as an ‘Anti-Democratic act’. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that President Tinubu, in a nationwide […] The post Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NCDC raises the alarm over rising meningitis cases, reports 74 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the country. NCDC warned that its peak season runs from November to May. As of March 26, 2025, 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths have been reported across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Read More

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9 h. ago Tensions Rise As IPOB Warns Of Retaliatory Attacks Against Igbos In North

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on Igbos to prepare for self-defense following the killing of Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, alleged that certain Arewa groups are inciting violence against Igbos and Christians in the North in retaliation for the incident. He warned the Hausa community against fueling […] The post Tensions Rise As IPOB Warns Of Retaliatory Attacks Against Igbos In North appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wastewater chemicals worsening global water crisis – Environmentalist

An Environmental Scientist, Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, has warned that hazardous chemicals in wastewater are worsening the global water crisis. Bakare-Abidola explained that these pollutants threaten ecosystems, degrade soil and harm aquatic life. In her publication titled “Enhanced Extraction of Methylene Blue by Dodecyl-Methyl Imidazolium Dodecyl Sulfate GUMBOS – Magnetic Alginate Beads” on Sunday, the Ph.D. candidate Read More

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13 h. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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14 h. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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14 h. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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16 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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21 h. ago Benue monarch lauds UNICEF’s campaign against open defecation

A traditional ruler in Benue State, Tyo-or Tsambe Ward, Tyav Aondoakaa, has lauded the United Nations Children’s Fund and its partners for leading the campaign to end open defecation. He, therefore, called on his subjects to adopt the use of toilets to end open defecation in the state. The monarch spoke on Saturday at Gbem Read More

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26 h. ago Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal

Tribune Online Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal US President, Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran could face bombing and secondary tariffs if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. Speaking in his first remarks since Iran declined direct negotiations with the United States last week, Trump told NBC News that discussions were ongoing between US and […] Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal Tribune Online

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28 h. ago N24bn monthly salaries drive Oyo’s economic stability – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said his administration has ensured economic stability in the state through the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers. Makinde made this known on Sunday when a delegation of Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, and political officeholders visited his Ikolaba, Ibadan, residence after the Read More

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