36 m. ago Global markets plunge as US tariffs loom, gold hits record high

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Equities across the planet have been hammered in recent weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when his administration will unveil Read More

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88 m. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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1 hour ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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1 hour ago Rivers: 37 Secondary Schools To Participate In 2025 Education Champions’ League

A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B Lulu Briggs award, the Professor Claude Ake award and the […]

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2 h. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rivers Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist Who Lure Victims Through Dating Sites

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a man accused of being a serial rapist, who reportedly used dating sites to lure women to his hotel room, assault them, and take their belongings. According to the police, 34-year-old Israel Tamunokuro, a resident of Golf Estate on Odili Road, allegedly drugged his victims, coerced them into […] The post Rivers Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist Who Lure Victims Through Dating Sites appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Terver Akase, media aide to former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom said President Bola Tinubu has made some bold decisions that his predecessors could not. He identified these decisions as removal of fuel subsidy and local government autonomy. Akase said that while fuel subsidy removal has brought deep pains to Nigerians, those will […] The post Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago I Was Not Involved In Burning Of Rivers Assembly Complex — Ehie

Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. This is as he said that he has instructed his lawyers to initiate a criminal libel suit […]

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2 h. ago Kebbi Gov to release record of achievements for public appraisal, criticism

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has promised to unveil his record of achievements to enable the general public to appraise, evaluate, and criticise his administration’s achievements in the last two years. Nasir Idris also solicited the support of the people of the state towards the total success of his […] The post Kebbi Gov to release record of achievements for public appraisal, criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources

Tribune Online Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources A pending case in the Appeal Court over the national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) may have accounted for the seeming lack of commitment of the promoters of the Coalition of Political leaders to using the party as an alternative platform. At least, two tendencies are said to be at a daggers drawn […] Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Why Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite abusing senators – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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3 h. ago Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep

Tribune Online Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep THE chairman of the Plateau State of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Elders Forum, Ambassador Danladi Wuyep, has said the Middle Belt is not part of the ongoing coalition against President Bola Tinubu seeking a second term in office in 2027. Wuyep, who said the Muslim-Muslim ticket had backfired on the North, averred that the […] Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo

By Seyi Babalola Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has declared his willingness to step down his presidential aspiration in the 2027 elections in order for a better person to emerge as the party’s flag bearer. Adebayo made this statement on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources […] The post 2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Syria’s interim president says new authorities can’t satisfy everyone

Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said on Monday that a new transitional government would aim for consensus in rebuilding the war-torn country but acknowledged it would be unable to satisfy everyone. The transitional 23-member cabinet — without a prime minister — was announced Saturday, more than three months after Sharaa’s Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Read More

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5 h. ago From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

Fifty years after Professor Ayandele’s scathing critique of Nigeria’s “deluded hybrids” – the Western-educated elite who abandoned indigenous values without read more From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

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7 h. ago 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed willingness to step down his 2027 ambition for any candidate who is ready to fix Nigeria’s problems. Adebayo emphasized that he will give up his ambition in the next election if SDP provide a better person who can lead the party and Nigeria […] The post 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Removing FCT From Treasury Single Account Was Key To Accelerating Development – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to accelerate development and address infrastructure challenges. The President explained that the TSA system was restricting financial flexibility, delaying critical infrastructure projects, and needed to be reviewed for greater impact and progress. By exempting the […] The post Removing FCT From Treasury Single Account Was Key To Accelerating Development – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I Nearly Gave Up On My 2023 Presidential Race During Naira Scarcity – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has narrated how he almost gave up on his presidential race and the motivation he received from a close ally, Aminu Massri, to make him remain in the race. Tinubu led this out on Saturday at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he […] The post I Nearly Gave Up On My 2023 Presidential Race During Naira Scarcity – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to infrastructural development in Abuja Despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike has played a crucial role in implementing key development projects in the capital city. His collaboration with the APC-led administration […] The post Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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