17 h. ago Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS officials

Three officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly who were arrested for assaulting officers of the Department of State Services during the recent leadership crisis that rocked the legislative house have apologised to the service. The Assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Babatunde Ottun, had invited Read More

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4 d. ago Agbese seeks Reps’ intervention in Benue, Zamfara assemblies’ crises

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives has appealed to the House of Representatives to intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue and Zamfara states houses of assembly. Agbese made the call while laying a petition by a group of 200 lawyers, calling on the parliament to intervene in the […] The post Agbese seeks Reps’ intervention in Benue, Zamfara assemblies’ crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Lack of incentives for local production worsens housing crisis – Report

The absence of regulatory incentives for local production of building materials continues to exacerbate the housing crisis, a report by BuyLetLive has stated. It added that Nigeria remains heavily reliant on imported construction materials, leaving the industry vulnerable to exchange rate volatility and global inflationary pressures and that localising the production of materials such as Read More

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Two killed, dozens injured, houses burnt in renewed Ifon/Ilobu communal clash

Tribune Online Two killed, dozens injured, houses burnt in renewed Ifon/Ilobu communal clash Two people were killed, and dozens of others were reportedly severely wounded in the Ifon and Ilobu communities following a new crisis over land disputes. Two killed, dozens injured, houses burnt in renewed Ifon/Ilobu communal clash Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied some allegations claiming that he was behind recent attacks on oil installations by suspected militant groups in the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara stated that viral reports saying that he failed to reconstruct the State House of Assembly […] The post Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Fubara, family, security detail exit govt house

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reportedly exited the Government House in Port Harcourt alongside his family and security details. The crisis in the state took a dramatic turn on Tuesday after President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the region and announced the suspension of Fubara and his deputy. A close source […] The post Rivers crisis: Fubara, family, security detail exit govt house appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly, declaring it unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Political crisis: Rivers people are the real losers – Peter Obi

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has said that the people of Rivers are the real losers in the political crisis bedevilling the state. Obi said this in a statement released on Tuesday. Recall that the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly recently initiated impeachment proceedings […] The post Political crisis: Rivers people are the real losers – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: Don’t drag judiciary into crisis – NBA cautions political actors

By John Ogunsemore The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has cautioned warring political actors in Rivers against dragging the judiciary into the ongoing imbroglio in the state. The chairmen of the eight branches of NBA in Rivers State stated this in a press statement released on Monday in reaction to the resolution of the State House […] The post Rivers: Don’t drag judiciary into crisis – NBA cautions political actors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Fubara Begs Pro Wike’s Lawmakers, Says Rivers Interest Must Come Above Personal Feud

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly amid ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara, on Thursday said that lawmakers must consider the interest of the Rivers people and embrace peace to resolve political impasse in the oil rich state. Speaking at Okirika Local Government […] The post Gov Fubara Begs Pro Wike’s Lawmakers, Says Rivers Interest Must Come Above Personal Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos infrastructure, housing crises persist despite $259bn GDP – Rhodes

The 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised the state government’s handling of economic growth, arguing that its achievements have not translated into better living conditions for ordinary residents. His statement comes in reaction to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement that Lagos has attained a Gross Domestic Product of $259 billion Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification A new twist was introduced on Thursday in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu resolves Lagos assembly crisis, backs Obasa’s return as Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has seemingly resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly by endorsing Mudashiru Obasa’s read more Tinubu resolves Lagos assembly crisis, backs Obasa’s return as Speaker

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2 w. ago Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that Rivers State lawmakers will impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if found guilty of any criminal allegations against levelled against him. Wike led this out on Wednesday, during a media live chat. Recall that Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, […] The post Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Housing crisis: Over N3tn locked in NHF as Nigerians struggle for affordable homes

Access to affordable housing remains a major challenge for millions of Nigerians, despite the existence of substantial funds meant to facilitate homeownership, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes With over N3tn lying idle in the National Housing Fund and N22.51tn in pension funds, housing stakeholders have raised concerns about the underutilisation of these resources. According to these operators, Read More

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3 w. ago Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, in this interview by BOLA BADMUS speaks on the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly and the reinstatement of sacked Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as its Speaker following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda from the position. You recently described the reinstatement […] Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: N’Delta groups threaten violence if Fubara is impeached

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) have warned the Rivers House of Assembly against impeaching read more Rivers crisis: N’Delta groups threaten violence if Fubara is impeached

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3 w. ago Lagos Assembly crisis signals ‘government by proxy,’ says Funso Doherty

Funso Doherty, a former governorship candidate, has described the recent crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly as a read more Lagos Assembly crisis signals ‘government by proxy,’ says Funso Doherty

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