DSS arrests man allegedly canvassing for military coup via social media
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man named Innocent Chukwuma for allegedly using social media to promote military takeover in Nigeria. Chukwuma reportedly posted messages calling for the military to remove the current democratic government. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the arrest on his official X platform on Wednesday. According to him, […]
Wike Hails Tinubu For Lifting Rivers Emergency Rule
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a move that restores democratic governance. According to Wike, President Tinubu has once again shown his strong commitment to peace and democracy in Nigeria. The minister said this prompt action has […]
Fubara: Tinubu Must Apologise For Rivers Overreach, PDP Insists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of abusing his powers by suspending Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, during the emergency rule period. The party insisted that the President must apologise to Nigerians. PDP Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, said this in Abuja on Wednesday while reacting to the President’s action. […]
It would have been colossal failure not to declare state of emergency in Rivers — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially ended the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. He explained that the intervention earlier this year was necessary to prevent what he called a “major leadership failure.” The emergency rule was first declared on March 18, 2025, after a political deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers […]
Rivers Elders Appeal To Fubara, Assembly To Avoid Further Conflict
The Rivers Elders Council has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly to put aside their differences and work in unity. The elders said the state needs peace and stability after the end of the emergency rule. The council noted that lessons must have been learned from the political crisis. They […]
Why Tinubu Cut Short Vacation
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday before the planned end of his vacation, which was supposed to last until September 19. The Presidential jet, Air Force 001, landed at the Presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja around 6:50 pm local time. President Tinubu had been on a working vacation in […]