68 m. ago How Rivers may seize lead role in Nigeria’s $24trn blue economy – expert at journalists’ forum

Rivers State has been shown how it can take the lead in the exploitation of Nigeria’s blue economy space estimated read more How Rivers may seize lead role in Nigeria’s $24trn blue economy – expert at journalists’ forum

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77 m. ago Rivers endless crisis: Fresh plot to implicate Gov Fubara and his chief of staff as released detainees cry out?

Is there a fresh plot to frame the suspended governor of Rivers State and his chief of staff with the read more Rivers endless crisis: Fresh plot to implicate Gov Fubara and his chief of staff as released detainees cry out?

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5 h. ago LG autonomy: Govs block council chairmen from opening CBN accounts

The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account. The latest development represents yet another Read More

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5 h. ago Miners’ deaths: Otti woos S’East govs on joint security task force

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has promised to intensify security cooperation with states that share boundaries with Abia to prevent incursion of criminals from neighbouring states. This collaboration by South-East governors, he said, was expedient to ensure that criminals don’t stray into Abia from other states to commit crimes. Otti stated this in the Read More

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6 h. ago Zamfara workers applaud Lawal’s appointment of NLC official as perm sec

There was a celebration in Gusau town, the Zamfara State capital, on Saturday night, following the appointment of an official of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Sani Abubakar Bukkuyum, as a permanent secretary by Governor Dauda Lawal. Until his appointment as permanent secretary, Comrade Bukkuyum was the Chairman, National Union of Public Service Reportorial Secretarial, Data Read More

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6 h. ago Sokoto govt warns against inflammatory statements, recommits to tackling insecurity

The Sokoto State Government has cautioned residents against making inflammatory and sensational remarks capable of undermining ongoing efforts to address insecurity in the state. The warning was issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), in response to a statement credited to one Basharu Altine Guyawa. Read More

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6 h. ago Jigawa unveils plan for free diabetes, hypertension, sickle cell drugs

The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to introduce free drugs for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell disease across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdullahi Muhammad Kainuwa, disclosed this while interacting with newsmen in Dutse, the state capital, on Sunday. Dr. Kainuwa revealed that Governor Umar Namadi has directed the Read More

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7 h. ago We’re offered N200m to frame Fubara’s Chief of Staff in Rivers Assembly bombing –Freed suspects

Released suspects in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly, have alleged that they were offered N200 million to frame Edison Ehie, chief of staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the bombing incident that occurred in 2023 at the Assembly complex. The suspects, Chime Ezebalike and three others, who were recently […] The post We’re offered N200m to frame Fubara’s Chief of Staff in Rivers Assembly bombing –Freed suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago They offered us ₦200m to lie against Ehie, acquitted men allege

Four individuals previously arraigned in connection with the October 2023 arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they were recently pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted in Read More

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11 h. ago N’Delta group protests in London, seeks investigation into oil facility guard’s death

Niger Delta environmental activists based in the United Kingdom have called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Limited, Ikerete Udo, who was reportedly killed while on duty protecting oil facilities in the region. The activists, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, staged a Read More

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11 h. ago Tanko Reaffirms Obi’s Loyalty To LP, Rejects Claims Of SDP Defection

Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has strongly refuted claims that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, is set to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In an interview  with news men, Tanko briefed  emphasized that Obi remains a dedicated member of the Labour Party (LP) and has not […] The post Tanko Reaffirms Obi’s Loyalty To LP, Rejects Claims Of SDP Defection appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: APC Govs Visit Buhari In Kaduna, Applaud His Support For Tinubu 

  By Isaiah Benjamin, Aza Msue and Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna   The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum who is also the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has extolled former President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting President Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma also declared that the ruling APC is the largest political party in […]

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11 h. ago Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leader

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme Read More

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13 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners 

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved gratuity payments for pensioners owed since 2012. He aims to ease the struggles of retired civil servants. The state government has started with N1 billion as the first batch, promising to clear all debts from past administrations. Governor Okpebholo stressed his focus on retirees’ […] The post Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria expresses interest in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman Read More

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14 h. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago We Were Pressured To Implicate Gov Fubara’s Aide Over Rivers Assembly Fire, Say Acquitted Suspects

Four persons who were previously arraigned for their alleged involvement in suspected arson on the Rivers State House of Assembly in October 2023, have alleged that they were pressured to alter their original statements to implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The four persons, […]

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15 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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16 h. ago Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the party’s only state governor from Abia, have called for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9. In a notice signed by both leaders, the NEC meeting will run alongside an interactive Town Hall engagement […] The post Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Nigeria Expresses Interest In Bidding For 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city. The announcement followed the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) confirmation that they have successfully met the March 28 deadline for submission of interest. The spokesperson for the NOC, Tony Nezianya, in a statement released on […]

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