March 19, 2025
Meningitis Outbreak Threat Looms in Northern Nigeria
Public health officials in Nigeria are sounding the alarm as the risk of a Meningococcal Meningitis outbreak escalates in Northern Nigeria. The warning comes as environmental conditions create a perfect storm for the spread of this potentially deadly bacterial infection. The states most at risk include Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe, […]
VIDEO:Rivers State Emergency Rule,Senate Delays Decision
The Senate has suspended deliberation on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State, moving the discussion to Thursday, March 20, 2025. This decision was made to allow various committees to meet and review the declaration. The motion to delay was moved by Honourable Bamidele, seconded by the minority leader, and agreed upon by the […]
FG Defended Tinubu’s Redirects Rivers Allocation
The Federal Government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the need to prevent a complete breakdown of order in the state. The government’s defense comes amidst controversy surrounding the emergency rule, with some critics arguing that it is an attack on democracy. The FG defended […]
Rivers State Elders Council Backs Emergency Rule
The Rivers State Elders Council has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to restore peace in the state. In a statement, the council commended the president’s visionary leadership and timely intervention in the Rivers State crisis, which had threatened governance and security. The council recalled that President Tinubu’s initial intervention was […]
Rivers State Gets New Administrator: Ex-Naval Chief Ibas Takes the Helm
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, a retired naval chief, has been appointed as the sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment comes after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state, citing prolonged political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats. Ibas was born on September 27, 1960, in Nko, Cross River State, […]
Aso Villa Meeting: Tinubu Holds Talks with Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibas
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting comes barely 24 hours after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing prolonged political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats. The crisis in Rivers State stems from a […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: National Assembly in Rowdy session
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has ignited intense debate among lawmakers. A heated argument erupted in the House of Representatives, with two female lawmakers, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers), engaging in a shouting match over the constitutionality of the President’s decision. The […]
NULGE Members Get Green Light for Sit-at-Home Order from National Body
The national leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has thrown its weight behind the Osun chapter’s ongoing strike action. In a statement, the national president, Comrade Olatunji Ambali, described the strike as “in order” for the safety and security of lives. The Osun chapter of NULGE had embarked on the strike […]
Rivers State Emergency Rule: Senate Delays Decision Until 3 pm
The Senate‘s sudden decision to delay the motion to approve the state of emergency in Rivers State has raised several questions. The motion, which was expected to be debated and voted on during the morning session, was unexpectedly stepped down until 3 pm without a clear explanation. This development comes after President Bola Tinubu declared […]
Ondo on Fire: Protest Erupts After Herdsmen Murder Five Farmers
Tension gripped Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as farmers took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of five people by suspected herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area. The fresh killings come barely two weeks after no fewer than 14 people were reportedly murdered by gunmen in […]