4 h. ago Don’t Jeopardise Dangote Refinery, VP Shettima Tells PENGASSAN

Vice President Kashim Shettima has waded into the ongoing industrial dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), calling for restraint, patriotism, and dialogue in resolving the crisis. The Vice President said the country or any organisation shouldn’t be seen to sabotage efforts of a firm as […]

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32 h. ago Rivers: Wike, Fubara, other political actors unite in Port Harcourt

Tribune Online Rivers: Wike, Fubara, other political actors unite in Port Harcourt "Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Chairman of the Rivers State Elders Council, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other leaders in... Rivers: Wike, Fubara, other political actors unite in Port Harcourt Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Ndume advises Tinubu on how to end Dangote, PENGASSAN crisis

By Seyi Babalola Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order to resolve the crisis between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Ndume stated he doesn’t mind if Tinubu acts like a dictator to get the problem fixed. PENGASSAN instructed […] The post Ndume advises Tinubu on how to end Dangote, PENGASSAN crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Political Offices Will No Longer Be Shared Within Families In Cross River – Gov Otu

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has vowed to end the trend of appointing multiple members of the same family into government offices, stressing that his administration will no longer condone such practices. Speaking in Calabar on Wednesday, during an interaction with ex-agitators and farmers after their training in innovative farming, the governor disclosed […] The post Political Offices Will No Longer Be Shared Within Families In Cross River – Gov Otu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Political Crisis Now Fully Resolved, I’m Working Closely With Wike – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that political stability has fully returned to the state. He also added that he now enjoys a good working relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The governor made the remarks in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after visiting President Bola Tinubu […] The post Rivers Political Crisis Now Fully Resolved, I’m Working Closely With Wike – Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Textile union rejects resignation of member from Edo NLC caretaker committee

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has rejected the alleged unilateral resignation of one of its members, Mike Ochei, from the Caretaker Committee set up by the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to resolve the crisis in the state council to pave the […] The post Textile union rejects resignation of member from Edo NLC caretaker committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Ibas Must Account For Rivers’ Money” – Annkio Briggs Insists

Human rights activist, Annkio Briggs, has urged former Rivers sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), to account for the state’s resources. She insisted that Ibas must explain how the funds were used during his six-month tenure. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme,  Briggs alleged that Ibas mishandled Rivers State’s funds and cannot […] The post “Ibas Must Account For Rivers’ Money” – Annkio Briggs Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Presidency to ADC: You’re playing nuisance politics on Rivers’ emergency rule

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has strongly refuted the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s accusations against President Bola Tinubu’s management of the emergency rule in Rivers State, asserting that the intervention was crucial in re-establishing stability, democratic governance and peace in the state. The Presidency reaffirmed that Tinubu’s decision was a constitutional imperative made to […] The post Presidency to ADC: You’re playing nuisance politics on Rivers’ emergency rule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity crisis in Northern Nigeria can be resolved through increased investment in education – Senator Kawu Samaila

… as the Barau Jibrin Foundation offers 1000 scholarships in Kano The challenge of insecurity ravaging Northern Nigeria can be read more Insecurity crisis in Northern Nigeria can be resolved through increased investment in education – Senator Kawu Samaila

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2 w. ago You are playing nuisance politics, Presidency replies ADC on Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has strongly refuted the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s accusations against President Bola Tinubu’s management of the emergency rule in Rivers State, asserting that the intervention was crucial in reestablishing stability, democratic governance, and peace in the state. The Presidency reaffirmed that Tinubu’s decision was a constitutional imperative made to […] The post You are playing nuisance politics, Presidency replies ADC on Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Now Peaceful After Months Of Political Tension – Fubara

  Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured the people of Rivers State that peace and stability have returned to the state following months of political tension. Fubara made this known on Friday, while addressing a crowd of supporters who trooped to the Government House in Port Harcourt to welcome him after his six-month suspension imposed by […] The post Rivers Now Peaceful After Months Of Political Tension – Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT Minister Wike Approves Medical Doctors’ Demands To End Strike

In a move that has been applauded as a significant step towards resolving the healthcare crisis in the nation’s capital, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the approval of the demands of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the FCTA, effectively ending a strike that paralysed public health […]

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2 w. ago Ibas Exits Rivers Govt House, Restates Call For Mutual Respect

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced an end to the emergency rule in Rivers State, which he declared on March 18, 2025, following the politcal crisis in the state. The post Ibas Exits Rivers Govt House, Restates Call For Mutual Respect appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Rivers: Tinubu’s ‘Lawlessness’ Will Be Punished In 2027, Says Ex

The six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu over protracted political crisis in March this year has been described as “lawlessness”, which will be punished by people of Niger Delta in the 2027 elections. This was disclosed by a former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, while reacting […]

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2 w. ago Heavyweight crowd at Emeka Beke’s 60th birthday in PH signals healing in Rivers political family

The kind of heavyweight crowd that surged at the EUI Event Centre, the biggest event centre in the Niger Delta, read more Heavyweight crowd at Emeka Beke’s 60th birthday in PH signals healing in Rivers political family

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2 w. ago Rivers’ Future Uncertain As Emergency Rule Expires, Say Political Scientists

The Political Scientists Association of Nigeria (NPSA), on Tuesday, said that the period following the emergency rule in Rivers State might witness increased political tensions. It said there will be likelihood of escalation of tensions if the parties involved in the crisis that led to the declaration of the state of emergency in the state […]

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3 w. ago Rivers State cannot afford another season of acrimony – Ibas to political actors.

The sole administrator of Rivers State, who is believed to be on his way out, has warned that the state read more Rivers State cannot afford another season of acrimony – Ibas to political actors.

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3 w. ago Ibas says Tinubu’s mandate achieved as Rivers returns to democracy

Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers, says he has delivered on President Bola Tinubu’s directive by restoring the state. read more Ibas says Tinubu’s mandate achieved as Rivers returns to democracy

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4 w. ago Ohanaeze state presidents laud Mbata, NEC for resolving Lagos leadership crisis 

…Warn impostors to stay away    From Tony John, Port Harcourt The state chapter presidents of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide have  commended  the  President-General, Senator John Mbata and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) for intervening and finally laying the dispute in the Lagos State chapter to rest. The commendation was contained in a statement […] The post Ohanaeze state presidents laud Mbata, NEC for resolving Lagos leadership crisis  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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