The crisis in Rivers State escalated following three explosions that occurred between Sunday and Tuesday, targeting oil pipelines in different parts of the state. These incidents have been linked to ongoing political tensions surrounding the impeachment process of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In response, the Federal Government deployed 10,000 personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and politically motivated. President Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the ongoing political crisis in the state. As part of the directive, he
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a former Deputy Director of Highways at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Olowoniyan, and a surveyor in the same ministry, Sulaiman Muhammed, over an alleged N1.9 billion fraud. The defendants appeared before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court
The Nigerian naira appreciated by 0.16 percent on Wednesday, closing at 1,530.52/$ from 1,532.93/$ recorded in the previous trading session, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The official market saw the naira trading between a high of 1,545/$ and a low of 1,500/$, reflecting a narrower fluctuation compared to the previous
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Wednesday arraigned a former Deputy Director of Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Michael Adeyemi, along with a procurement officer, Ibrahim Sule, before Justice Emmanuel Okonkwo of the Federal High Court in Lagos. The two officials were charged with three counts of financial misappropriation and diversion
A recent Household Expectations Survey conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has found that 65.5 percent of Nigerian households support a reduction in lending rates as a measure to improve the economy.The survey, carried out in February 2025, gathered public opinions on key economic factors, including inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and overall
In a peaceful transfer of power, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, along with his family and security personnel, has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Fubara, his deputy, and state House of Assembly members for six months. The
Some constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have launched a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, expressing dissatisfaction with her representation. The exercise, which commenced in Okehi Local Government Area, witnessed a significant number of voters queuing up to register their support for the recall. According to one of the participants, Nura Ibrahim, the move
The Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its previous order that restrained the Senate from enforcing the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This development permits the Senate to proceed with the disciplinary action against the senator. ​ Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, initiated earlier this month, stemmed from allegations of misconduct within
The Zamfara State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, over his support for a state of emergency in Rivers State. The party described his stance as hypocritical, given his own track record as a former governor of Zamfara State. In a statement issued
