27 h. ago Reps plan committee for Rivers, warns administrator against making laws

The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he does not have the constitutional mandate or power to make laws for the running of the oil-rich state. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget, Read More

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67 h. ago Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

Senator Ted Cruz, usually a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, sounded the alarm on the administration’s move to ramp read more Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

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3 d. ago Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration

Tribune Online Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration “Trump will use the military to do a lot, and the world will go to war. I am not seeing peace across the world" Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Heirs Energies advises Congo on 500,000 p/d oil crude production target

Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer Osayande Igiehon has advised the Republic of Congo on its plan to ramp up crude production to 500,000 barrels per day. Igiehon spoke on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held recently in Brazzaville. Speaking on the themes ‘Energy & Investment Outlook’ and ’Field Development Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, necessary evil – APC chair

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State has resolved 90 percent of the crisis in the state and helped prevent anarchy. The Chairman of the APC caretaker committee in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, stated at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja after a thank-you Read More

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1 week ago Council urges Rivers sole administrator to institute truth, reconciliation committee

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has called for the establishment of an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee comprising elder statesmen and national leaders to address the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. The council made this appeal while backing President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, describing Read More

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1 week ago Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets

Tribune Online Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets The Cross River State Government, through its Asset Management and Recovery Team, has committed to supporting UNICROSS management in addressing land encroachment and the unauthorised sale of assets on campus. Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets Tribune Online

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1 week ago Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed

Organised Labour has issued warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reverse the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. The union noted that its may be forced to take action that could disrupt national economic activities if Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the state’s House of Assembly did not return […] The post Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Similarly, the Deputy Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs in the lower chamber, Hon. Philip Agbese, who spoke during a media chat in Abuja, maintained that the resolution of the house was not for any pecuniary consideration as being alleged. UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Jigawa gov faults poor quality of ₦10.8bn erosion control project

The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has expressed disappointment over the quality of work on the ₦10.8 billion Gully Erosion Control Project in Kargo, Dutse Local Government Area of the state. During an unscheduled visit on Saturday, Namadi faulted the contractor, Retercha Company Limited, for using substandard materials, warning that his administration would not Read More

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2 w. ago Carnival Calabar Review Committee meets to refine, improve event’s concept

Tribune Online Carnival Calabar Review Committee meets to refine, improve event’s concept FOLLOWING the recent appointment of a 13-member committee to review and assess the impact of Africa’s biggest street party, Carnival Calabar, by Cross River State government, Diamond Hall, Metropolitan Hotel on Thursday played host to the review committee. The week long deliberation is expected to fulfill the Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Edet […] Carnival Calabar Review Committee meets to refine, improve event’s concept Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu has committed impeachable offence — Reuben Abati

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Tinubu has committed impeachable offence — Reuben Abati Veteran journalist and former presidential media adviser, Dr. Reuben Abati, has said that President Bola Tinubu committed an impeachable offence by unilaterally declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State and assuming legislative powers. Rivers crisis: Tinubu has committed impeachable offence — Reuben Abati Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oil Resumption: Dialogue Committee Concludes Consultation With Ogoni People 

Ahead of the planned resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland, Rivers State, the Ogoni Dialogue Committee (ODC) has concluded its grassroots consultation with communities in the area with an assurance that the final report to be submitted to the federal government would represent the views of the general population. The ODC, which is made up […]

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