Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Political Turmoil
In a decisive move to address the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. This announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast, marking a significant intervention in…
Explosions Rock Key Oil Export Facilities in Rivers Amid Political Turmoil
Rivers State, Nigeria, is grappling with a dual crisis as explosions at key oil facilities coincide with escalating political tensions surrounding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. The unfolding events have left the state on edge, with concerns over both environmental damage…
Court Deals a Blow to NNPCL as Dangote Refinery’s N100 billion Legal Fight Moves Forward
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the preliminary objection filed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in an ongoing case brought by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The…
Akpabio Must Go: CNPP and CNCSOs Issue 7-day Ultimatum, Set to Mobilise Diasporans, Female US, UK Lawmakers Against Senate’s Principal Officers
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have jointly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate, describing it as “hurried and malicious.” In a statement in response to…
Ramadan School Closures: Stop Allocation of Any State that Violates Secularity of Nigeria – Prominent Lawyer
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo, has voiced strong criticism against the decision of some Northern State governments to keep schools closed until April 6, citing Ramadan as the reason. In a tweet that has sparked widespread…
Breaking Barriers: IPC, ElectHER Demand Bold Action for Nigerian Women’s Rights and Empowerment
On the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the International Press Centre (IPC) and ElectHER have jointly sounded the alarm on the urgent need for transformative action to safeguard the rights and advance the empowerment of women and girls…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment Allegation: Akpabio Must Step Aside – CNPP, CSOs Demand
At a press conference held today, representatives from the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) addressed the escalating conflict between Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate of the Federal…
Trump’s Tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico Take Effect as China Hit Back with Retaliatory Levies
…Canada Set to Place Tariffs on Nearly $100 Billion of U.S. Imports In a significant escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico have officially taken effect. The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on…
Investigative Journalist Alleges of Over $500 Million Cash in Senate President Akpabio’s Five Houses
In a startling revelation, international investigative journalist Jackson Ude has alleged that over $500 million in raw cash is stored in five houses belonging to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to an aide of the Senate President, the cash is…
Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya Extends Ramadan Greetings to Muslims, Calls for Unity and Reflection Within PDP
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has extended heartfelt greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond. In a statement released on March 1, 2025 and…
Supreme Court Halts Funds to Rivers State Government Over Court Order Disobedience
The Supreme Court has issued a directive preventing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other relevant agencies from releasing funds to the Rivers State Government. This decision comes as a consequence of the…
