1 hour ago Again, NEC avoids state police debate, focuses on flood threats, food security, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At its 152nd meeting held yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the National Economic Council (NEC), presided over by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, chose not to engage in discussions on the contentious issue of state police, despite renewed calls by President Bola Tinubu for debate on the subject.  NEC had at […] The post Again, NEC avoids state police debate, focuses on flood threats, food security, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FG unveils data mapping report on abounding opportunities in creative sector

Tribune Online FG unveils data mapping report on abounding opportunities in creative sector The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy on Thursday published the Creative Economy Data Mapping Report, a landmark study that provides a comprehensive overview of opportunities across Nigeria’s creative economy value chain. The report was unveiled at the Creative Industries Economic Coordination and Investment Summit organised by the British Council in […] FG unveils data mapping report on abounding opportunities in creative sector Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NEC avoids state police debate, focuses on flood threats, food security, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At its 152nd meeting held on Thursday, September 18, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the National Economic Council (NEC), presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, chose not to engage in discussions on the contentious issue of state police, despite renewed calls by President Bola Tinubu for debate on the subject. […] The post NEC avoids state police debate, focuses on flood threats, food security, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Wike Defends Midnight Meeting With Fubara Over Rivers Election

In a move to dispel rumours of a rift, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revealed details of a late-night meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to discuss the state’s recently concluded local government elections. Appearing on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the governor was […]

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7 h. ago Cross River voted 440,000 out of 1.7 million registered voters in the last 2023 presidential election

A socio-cultural and Economic Group, Prince Otu Community Development Initiative, led by its National President Kanu Uno, has advocated for read more Cross River voted 440,000 out of 1.7 million registered voters in the last 2023 presidential election-Group

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8 h. ago Tinubu To Attend Yari’s Son’s Wedding, Visit Buhari’s Widow In Kaduna Friday

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday, September 19, for a visit to Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will attend the wedding ceremony between Nasirudeen Yari and Safiyya Shehu Idris during the visit. Nasirudeen is the son of the lawmaker representing Zamfara […]

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8 h. ago ‘I’ve Forgiven Fubara, We Even Spoke On Phone’, Wike Declares Rivers Crisis Over

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has forgiven Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and revealed that they recently spoke on the telephone, signalling reconciliation after months of political turmoil in the State. “I can’t speak with a man I’ve not forgiven,” Wike said on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ […]

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8 h. ago ‘There Is No Law That Mandates Fubara To Resume Today,’ Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s absence from the Government House on Thursday, after expiration of the State of Emergency imposed on the State, saying governance was not confined to physical presence in office. “See, there is no law that says […]

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8 h. ago Rivers: I won’t engage with someone I haven’t forgiven – Wike on Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that he has no issues with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the end of the emergency rule in the state. Daily Sun reported that scores of residents trooped out on Thursday to witness Fubara’s return after his six-month suspension. However, as of the […] The post Rivers: I won’t engage with someone I haven’t forgiven – Wike on Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago I Spoke With Fubara Yesterday, Peace Has Returned To Rivers, Says Wike

According to the FCT governor, all stakeholders in the state are now committed to moving the state forward. The post I Spoke With Fubara Yesterday, Peace Has Returned To Rivers, Says Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: NEC Endorses NASENI’s Solar Irrigation Pumps For Nationwide Rollout

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed solar-powered irrigation pumps produced by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for nationwide rollout ahead of the 2025 dry season farming. The decision was taken at the 152nd meeting of the Council held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim […]

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10 h. ago Crowd Disperses After Fubara Fails To Arrive At Government House

By 5:00 p.m., there was still no sign of the Governor, and the once-bustling environment had returned to its usual calm. The post Crowd Disperses After Fubara Fails To Arrive At Government House appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately The development comes a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State... Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Rivers Assembly Demands List Of New Commissioners, New Budget, From Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened on Thursday with a demand on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit a list of his commissioner-nominees. Also, the House, during its first plenary after the six-month emergency rule, asked the governor to immediately begin the process of putting together an Appropriation Bill for the remaining part of the […]

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12 h. ago NECO: Kano outshines Lagos, Oyo in 2025 SSCE results — Gov Yusuf

Tribune Online NECO: Kano outshines Lagos, Oyo in 2025 SSCE results — Gov Yusuf Kano State has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), a feat the state government attributes to ongoing reforms in the education sector. NECO: Kano outshines Lagos, Oyo in 2025 SSCE results — Gov Yusuf Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Rivers: Supporters Disappointed As Fubara Fails To Resume Work At Government House

Thousands of supporters of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who thronged the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, were left disappointed after the reinstated governor failed to show up hours after his anticipated return. The crowd, made up of men and women from different parts of the state, including rural communities, began arriving as […]

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12 h. ago Rivers: Lawyer Says Fubara Won’t Face Problems Upon Resumption

The lawyer, Nazir Sunusi, says the Supreme Court should give a ruling stating whether the President has the power to remove an elected official from office. The post Rivers: Lawyer Says Fubara Won’t Face Problems Upon Resumption appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Thursday, resumed plenary following the expiration of the emergency rule declared in the read more Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

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12 h. ago Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that law and order had been restored in the state. read more Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

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13 h. ago Fubara’s supporters take over Rivers streets in anticipation of gov’s arrival

Tribune Online Fubara’s supporters take over Rivers streets in anticipation of gov’s arrival Tens of thousands of Rivers people, on Thursday morning, took to the streets of Port Harcourt, particularly around the Government House area, to await Governor Fubara's return to the state. Fubara’s supporters take over Rivers streets in anticipation of gov’s arrival Tribune Online

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