42 m. 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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42 m. ago Tinubu’s France retreat sparks backlash amid rising insecurity

President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and security experts amid a surge in violent attacks and killings across the country. The 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party,  Peter Obi of the Labour Party and other opposition parties urged the President to return immediately, Read More

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2 h. ago Court declares Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly’s proceedings

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, yesterday, declared the removal of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa, […] The post Court declares Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly’s proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Obudu monarchs set up committee to tackle C’River assets theft

Traditional rulers in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State led by the paramount ruler, His Royal Majesty, Utsu-Ukandi Felix Ukwudari, in a decisive move to curb the rising incidents of theft and vandalism of public property, constituted a special committee to investigate and recover missing government assets. Speaking at his palace during the Read More

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4 h. ago Eleme Kingdom mourns one year passing of HRH Queen Njideka Appolus Chu

By Christy Anyanwu April 11 marked the first anniversary of the passing of HRH Queen Njideka Eugenia Appolus Chu, Owa-Emere Do-Owe, wife of HRM King Appolus Chu, The Oneh Eeh Nchia X, and The Egbere Emere 1 of Eleme Kingdom, Rivers State. A ceremony was held at the palace in Ogale, Eleme, to commemorate her […] The post Eleme Kingdom mourns one year passing of HRH Queen Njideka Appolus Chu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has ruled the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, which led to Obasa’s ouster. […] The post Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tinubu’s Actions On Rivers Threat To Democracy, Rule Of Law – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s “undemocratic actions” in Rivers State, warning that they posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, condemned the President’s imposition […]

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6 h. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Berate Rivers Administrator For ‘Stoking’ Crises

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has accused the Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), of allegedly administering crisis in the state with his pursuit what they called ‘Pro-Wike interest’ in an attempt to provoke the people and through the backdoor to continue to exercise authority over a people that did not elect him. […]

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7 h. ago More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

More groups have risen against the state of emergency and actions of the sole administrator. This is as a group read more More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

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8 h. ago Alia’s ban on Benue visits, IDP camps draws fire, blocks Obi’s aid

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Controversies have continued to trail the statement from the Benue State government in which the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, banned unscheduled visits to the state as well as the IDP camps. Since the statement hit the media, the Governor has been tongue-lashed by many residents and concerned citizens who accused […] The post Alia’s ban on Benue visits, IDP camps draws fire, blocks Obi’s aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. 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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9 h. ago Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 election, on Wednesday, called on the federal government read more Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

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10 h. ago Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, will lead a high-powered delegation of eminent state officials to meet President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to address concerns over the state’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments and infrastructure projects. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, […] The post Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France, urging him to abandon the ongoing retreat and return to Nigeria to confront the escalating security crisis gripping the nation. Tinubu departed Nigeria on April 2 for a two-week “working visit” to France, the Presidency had announced that the purpose […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services

  Bauchi State Government has reinforced its commitment to primary healthcare with the approval of N872.3 million as counterpart funding for the state’s Primary Healthcare Basket Fund. The announcement was made during a strategic health sector meeting held in the state capital on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, who disclosed the development, said the […] The post Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on Nigerian Bar Association to refund the N300 million received from Rivers State Government as support for its Annual General Conference. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegboruwa expressed dismay over the development that the state government, under suspended Governor, Sim Fubara disbursed a large sum to the NBA. […] The post “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Customs generate ₦190bn, seize ₦10.2bn illegal goods in three months

The Nigerian Customs Service, Area 2 Command in Onne, Rivers State, said it generated over ₦190 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2025. The Command revealed that during the period under review, its officers seized 20 containers of contraband items illegally imported into the country, valued at over ₦10.2 billion. The Customs Area Read More

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13 h. ago Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

The House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator read more Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

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13 h. ago BREAKING: Court declares Obasa’s removal as Lagos speaker illegal

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa had filed a suit against the Read More

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13 h. ago Disregard fraudulent messages in circulation – JAMB tells students 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to inform the public particularly candidates that registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) about the circulation of false, misleading, and criminal messages targeting the candidates. JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, on Wednesday, informed the candidates that the messages […] The post Disregard fraudulent messages in circulation – JAMB tells students  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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