21 h. ago Ibara Regeneration Scheme: Ogun govt gives subscribers ultimatum to develop plots

Tribune Online Ibara Regeneration Scheme: Ogun govt gives subscribers ultimatum to develop plots The Commissioner said the issuance of the ultimatum became expedient so as to discourage land speculations within the housing estate. Ibara Regeneration Scheme: Ogun govt gives subscribers ultimatum to develop plots Tribune Online

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Monday, received the Unity Torch for the Niger Delta Sports Festival at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Shortly after, he led an entourage of torchbearers and sportsmen to the Government House, where he handed over […] The post Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers crisis: Wabara condemns Fubara’s suspension, SERAP sues Tinubu

A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Wabara insisted that Tinubu’s actions violated the fundamental principles of Nigeria’s Constitution and called Read More

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9 d. 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 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: Fubara responds to Tinubu’s allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s allegations following the latter’s recent broadcast. Fubara, whose suspension was announced by Tinubu, spoke in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi on Thursday. The governor, who has been replaced by a sole administrator by Tinubu’s declaration, countered the claim that he […] The post Rivers: Fubara responds to Tinubu’s allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers sole administrator arrives Govt House, holds security meeting

The Sole Administrator for River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), has arrived in the state to resume duties. Ibas arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel. The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator arrives Govt House, holds security meeting

The Sole Administrator for River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), has arrived in the state to resume duties. Ibas arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel. The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and Read More

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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 Emergency rule: Military armored vehicles, soldiers take over Rivers Govt House

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Military armored vehicles, soldiers take over Rivers Govt House The military trucks numbering about 10 were observed patrolling all adjourning roads leading to the Government House with some armoured vehicles positioned at strategic points. Emergency rule: Military armored vehicles, soldiers take over Rivers Govt House Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration

Press statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State: My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have […] The post Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers govt reacts to Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency

By Seyi Babalola The Rivers State Government has declared that it is early to comment on the presidential proclamation of a state of emergency in the state. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu suspended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House […] The post Rivers govt reacts to Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers govt debunks reports of Obasanjo, PANDEF’s visit to Fubara

Tribune Online Rivers govt debunks reports of Obasanjo, PANDEF’s visit to Fubara malicious post circulating on social media, claiming that a delegation of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum paid a Solidarity Visit on Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in Government House on Sunday, March 16. Rivers govt debunks reports of Obasanjo, PANDEF’s visit to Fubara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Those Supporting Fubara Are Natural Ingrates, Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has described all those supporting incumbent Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in the ongoing political crisis in the state as ‘natural ingrates’. Wike disclosed this on Saturday while speaking at a Thanksgiving Service and civic reception held in his honour by NEW Associates at […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara Is Surrounded By People Who Want Him To Fail — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom WIke, has issued warning to his successor, Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor, to be careful with people surrounding him. Speaking at a grand reception in his honour by the Kalabari people of the state on Saturday, Wike revealed that many political associates of Governor Fubara had once lobbied […] The post Rivers Crisis: Fubara Is Surrounded By People Who Want Him To Fail — Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: You are already down, more to come – Wike to Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown a jab at Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the latter is down and there is more to come for him. Fubara has been embroiled in a political beef with his predecessor, and Wike pulled no punches when he criticised him for “surrounding himself […] The post Rivers crisis: You are already down, more to come – Wike to Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Borno Gov’t Presents 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses, Others To Security Agencies

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has distributed 110 new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative and described the governor as a “performing governor” in […]

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2 w. ago Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army

Tribune Online Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated 110 operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles, and housing quarters to the police and army to enhance security operations in the state, which is recovering from over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Government House in Maiduguri on Friday, attended by Inspector […] Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara, Wike Should Accommodate One Another – Prof Ikechukwu

A Strategic Management and Human Capital Development expert, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara to sheathe their swords. Ikechukwu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today asked the duo to accommodate one another in resolving the crisis plaguing the oil-rich state. “Both parties should […]

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