Port Harcourt, Rivers State | September 18, 2025 The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened its plenary session today, 18 September 2025, at the Assembly Residential Complex in Port Harcourt, following the lifting of a six-month state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu.The emergency, declared on 18 March 2025 in response to a political crisis
Port Harcourt, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 A symbolic transition unfolded on Thursday at the Rivers State Government House as caretaker administrator, Rear Admiral (rtd.) Emmanuel Ibas, formally vacated office and handed over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the lifting of the state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu. Witnesses described the moment as historic
Port Harcourt, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule earlier imposed on Rivers State, describing the decision as a reaffirmation of the President’s commitment to democratic governance and stability. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State,
Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring democratic governance after months of political tension.The emergency rule, declared on March 18, 2025, followed a constitutional deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state legislature, which had stalled governance and heightened security concerns. The
Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed support for constitutional and electoral reforms aimed at creating greater legislative representation for women at both national and state levels.INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated that affirmative action backed by amendments to the Constitution and the Electoral Act offers the most sustainable
Abuja, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians to disregard a fraudulent recruitment advert currently circulating on social media.According to a statement issued by the Commission, the advert, which directs applicants to a website identified as inecrecruitment.com, is fake and not affiliated with INEC. The electoral body clarified
Lagos, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reassured customers and stakeholders of the safety of its operations, dismissing speculations that its corporate headquarters was affected by the fire incident that broke out at Afriland Tower, Lagos, earlier this week. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the pan-African financial
Abuja, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 Tech giant Microsoft has announced the successful disruption of a major Nigerian-led phishing network known as RaccoonO365, responsible for large-scale cyberattacks targeting Microsoft 365 users worldwide. The operation, carried out in collaboration with global partners, led to the seizure of 338 malicious domains used by the syndicate. According to
Beijing, China | September 17, 2025 World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been forced to pull out of the ongoing China Open after sustaining an injury that has ruled her out of the tournament. Tournament organisers confirmed her withdrawal on Wednesday, describing it as a huge blow to the competition given Sabalenka’s dominant form this
Abuja, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Odo as the Acting Clerk of the Senate, following a recent leadership adjustment within the legislature’s administrative cadre. According to a statement issued by the Commission on Wednesday, Odo’s appointment takes immediate effect and is expected to
