LASTMA introduces drone technology to tackle traffic, accidents in Lagos
How Benin Republic maltreats Nigerians call for concern – Adeyanju to Tinubu, Akapbio
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has raised serious concerns over the alleged maltreatment of Nigerians in Benin Republic, describing the reports as “gory and despicable.” He appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to urgently intervene and protect Nigerian citizens from further abuse. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Adeyanju alleged that Nigerians […]
Rivers Assembly begins plenary after emergency rule
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has announced the resumption of plenary following the suspension of emergency rule in the state. The lawmakers are expected to reconvene on Thursday at the Conference Hall within the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt, which has served as their temporary chamber. The Assembly has […]
Restive communities must bury grievances, embrace peace – Obong of Calabar
The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, has called on traditional rulers in Calabar South to bury their grievances and embrace peace for the sake of development. He warned that prolonged disputes among leaders only worsen the challenges facing their people. Speaking at his Efanga Nsa Palace when the Paramount Ruler of Calabar […]
I will not borrow to finance projects – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has assured residents that his administration will not resort to borrowing or piling up debts to finance development projects. He emphasized that his government will focus on prudent management of resources while ensuring that abandoned projects from past administrations are completed before the end of his tenure. Speaking at […]
Ohanaeze leader urges FG to release Nnamdi Kanu for medical care
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, has called on the federal government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, so he can receive proper medical care. In a video message shared with journalists on Thursday, Azuta-Mbata stressed that Kanu’s health condition requires urgent attention. He added […]
No need for emergency rule, Rivers wasn’t ungovernable – Lawyer, Maduabuchi
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has faulted the six-month state of emergency earlier declared in Rivers State, insisting that the move was unnecessary. Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, Maduabuchi said Rivers was never ungovernable as claimed. According to him, if the state was truly in chaos, elections would not have been […]
Staff of NLNG Train 7 protest alleged illegal tax deductions
Workers on the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Train 7 project in Bonny, Rivers State, have taken to the streets in protest over what they describe as irregular and illegal tax deductions. The protest reportedly started with fitters and welders working under Daewoo Contractors before spreading to include junior staff. According to the workers, each […]
Nothing to cheer about – Atiku insists Fubara’s suspension illegal, gives reason
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as illegal, insisting that there is “nothing to celebrate” in his reinstatement by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, argued that the president lacked constitutional authority to suspend a democratically elected […]
Tinubu mourns victims of Lagos Island fire
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the fire outbreak that occurred on Tuesday at the Afriland Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president also sympathized with organizations affected […]