61 m. ago Emergency rule in Rivers, affront to democracy – Fubara’s kinsmen

The Opobo Council of Chiefs, kinsmen of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has criticised the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The council described Fubara’s suspension as an affront to democracy, saying that President Bola Tinubu’s action was a gross abuse of power. Vice Chairman of Opobo Council of Chiefs, Edwin Brown, made Read More

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2 h. ago Tinubu Mega Rally Not To Cause Chaos In Bayelsa, Says PDP Zonal Scribe

The South-South zonal secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has assured that a proposed mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, slated for Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, was not to cause chaos in the State. He also defended his association with Wike, […]

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3 h. ago PFN Appoints Archbishop Isong As S/South National Vice President

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appointed the General Overseer of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI), Calabar, Cross River, Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong as its National Vice President for the South South zone. A letter dated March 27, 2025, signed by the PFN National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke and sighted by our Correspondent, […]

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3 h. ago Experts warn farmers, consumers about dangers of substandard micronutrient seeds

Tribune Online Experts warn farmers, consumers about dangers of substandard micronutrient seeds Agricultural experts have sensitised farmers and consumers on the dangers that sub-standard micronutrient seed varieties pose to the well-being of consumers as well as the level of productivity in the country. Experts warn farmers, consumers about dangers of substandard micronutrient seeds Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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5 h. ago Wike reveals plans to aggressively pursue revenue collection

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has advocated for increased revenue generation through taxes and ground rent payments in the FCT to fund impactful projects, stating the intent to aggressively pursue revenue collection within legal boundaries. He made this disclosure in Abuja on Friday during a rigorous tour […] The post Wike reveals plans to aggressively pursue revenue collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu makes new appointments to River basin development authorities

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to lead the River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President appointed Sowade Adebayo as the Executive Director of Engineering Services at the Read More

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7 h. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards

Tribune Online Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards President Bola Tinubu has named several All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key federal institutions, reinforcing the party’s influence within government agencies. Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards Tribune Online

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7 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu gives 19 APC state chairmen, spokesman, others board appointments

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved Read More

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8 h. ago Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs

Approves salary payment for workers, suspended political appointees From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has charged paramilitary organisations to continue to work collaboratively with other security agencies to keep the state safer and peaceful. The administrator stated that there could not be any meaningful development without a […] The post Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Rivers administrator orders payment of suspended appointees, workers’ salaries

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had ordered the immediate payment of salaries of all state civil servants and suspended appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The approval for the payment of March 2025 salaries also covers all public servants and payments of pensioners in the state. This comes 24 hours after Read More

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9 h. ago Chief of Staff: Appointment of serving military officer heightens fears of militarization Rivers State government

…It’s a huge error that may spell doom ahead – former commissioner in Wike govt The appointment of a serving read more Chief of Staff: Appointment of serving military officer heightens fears of militarization Rivers State government

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10 h. ago Ajaero accuses FG of betraying workers, condemns unjust taxation

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the government’s handling of economic policies, accusing it of betraying workers through unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday, Ajaero warned that Nigerian workers Read More

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11 h. ago Beware of scammers, Bauchi hospital warns, says laptop contract fraudulent

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disclaimed a fraudulent procurement contract. The hospital’s Head of Public Relations Unit, Usman Koli, made the disclaimer in a statement issued on Friday. He said, “ATBUTH Bauchi wishes to alert the general public about fraudulent activities perpetrated by individuals impersonating the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Read More

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12 h. ago Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka

Tribune Online Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has counselled the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, to focus on the serious business of governance and stop raising baseless security alarms over a mega rally in support of the FCT Minister. Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Bill Mandating President, Govs To Appoint Youths, PLWDs Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill mandating the inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointments has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed constitutional amendment, sponsored by lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to alter key provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) […]

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14 h. ago IMF Appoints Elumelu, Others Into Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship, Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth convened by the Managing Director of the Fund, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu’s appointment was announced in a statement on Friday. The statement identified Elumelu as Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship, whose Foundation has […]

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15 h. ago Bayelsa gov warns of threat to peace, Wike’s aide dismisses claim

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise the peace of the state, warning that the government will not tolerate any act of political violence. However, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed Read More

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17 h. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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