President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s House of Assembly members. In response, Fubara has urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that his leadership has always prioritized the protection of lives and property, maintaining law and order, and ensuring the
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the full operational launch of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), now recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in Africa. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Keyamo emphasized the university’s significance in advancing aviation and aerospace education
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy for six months. In their place, Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as the Sole Administrator of the State. Ibas, a retired naval officer, served as the Chief
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has raised an alarm over an alleged plot to declare a state of emergency in the state. The governor’s warning comes on the heels of a recent bomb scare at Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, the state capital. According to Fubara, the bomb scare was a deliberate attempt to create
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, has called for a transformation in parenting methods to align with contemporary societal changes, emphasizing the role of mothers in nurturing morally upright children. Speaking at the 5th Annual Ramadan Lecture/Prayer in honor of the late Oba Muftau Olatunji Hamzat, Dr. Hamzat highlighted the significance of instilling strong
In a significant development amid the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly counseled Governor Siminalayi Fubara to take firm control of the situation. Suggestions include shutting down the State House of Assembly and declaring a state of emergency if required. During a private meeting at the Government House in
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not directly related to addressing the insecurity issues in the South East region. Soludo argued that criminals have hijacked the Biafran struggle, using Kanu’s name and the
In a move that has been welcomed by China and Cambodia, former US President Donald Trump has decided to defund US-funded media outlets. The decision has been met with praise from Beijing, which has long been critical of Western media reporting on China. According to reports, Trump’s decision is part of his sweeping cuts to
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security as he convened a high-level meeting with security chiefs and key stakeholders to address the rising cases of killings and abductions in the state. In a post on his verified X handle on Monday, Okpebholo emphasized that security remains a top priority for
Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover her seized assets from their buyers. In an amended application filed through her lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), before Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke specifically requested that the EFCC retrieve the
