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Why National Assembly will back emergency rule in Rivers – Rep. Kuye

Why National Assembly will back emergency rule in Rivers – Rep. Kuye

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC-Lagos) has said the National Assembly will support the state of emergency declared in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu in defence of democracy. Kuye, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, stated this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. He said...
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Why state of emergency in Rivers is unconstitutional – PDP PDP

Why state of emergency in Rivers is unconstitutional – PDP

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers remains unconstitutional and impracticable. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this at a news conference in Abuja after the party’s National Working Committee meeting. Ologungba said that no...
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Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fegbemi answers questions on State of Emergency in Rivers State Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi SAN

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fegbemi answers questions on State of Emergency in Rivers State

March 20, 2025
Opening Remarks by Prince Fagbemi during the Press Conference on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at the State House, Abuja: It’s no longer news that the president of the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, yesterday, took the bull by the horns to do what was required of a statesman,...
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Presidential CNG Initiative mourns Karu Bridge tragedy, calls for thorough investigation The CNG truck that caused an explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja

Presidential CNG Initiative mourns Karu Bridge tragedy, calls for thorough investigation

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG) has expressed deep sadness over the tragic accident on the Karu Bridge between Kugbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which resulted in significant loss of life and property. In a statement on Wednesday, the PCNG Initiative extended...
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Gishiri demolition: Wike gives FCDA ultimatum to allocate land to victims FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike during his visit to Gishiri community in Abuja

Gishiri demolition: Wike gives FCDA ultimatum to allocate land to victims

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has given the officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) one week, to allocate land for resettlement of victims of demolition in Gishiri village. It would be recalled that 455 houses and structures were demolished in the...
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Tinubu approves board members for Nigerian Independent System Operators Tinubu

Tinubu approves board members for Nigerian Independent System Operators

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). A statement issued on Thursday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade is the board chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello has...
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Rivers community debunks fresh pipeline explosion Pipeline explosion in Rivers

Rivers community debunks fresh pipeline explosion

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
Residents of Bonny Local Government Area in Rivers have dismissed reports of a fresh pipeline explosion, confirming that no such incident occurred. On Wednesday, viral reports claimed that militants had attacked two oil facilities in the area, which further heightened security concerns. However, residents of Iloamatoru community, the purported...
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Our goal is to make Kaduna State an IT hub – Deputy Governor IMG 20250319 WA0007

Our goal is to make Kaduna State an IT hub – Deputy Governor

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani is focused on making the state a beacon of technological innovation and business excellence, by fostering partnerships and gender inclusivity. The governor is also deepening the penetration of broadband and other infrastructure in order to make Kaduna State a...
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Kanekalon ASCOHBEN Collaboration Workshop: Darling unveils new range of unique braid products IMG 20250320 WA0004

Kanekalon ASCOHBEN Collaboration Workshop: Darling unveils new range of unique braid products

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Japanese fibre giant, Kanekalon collaboration workshop with ASCOHBEN – Ikorodu state Chapter kicks off the partnership series with Darling in Lagos providing key insights to help customers make informed choices during the event on the 17th, March 2025 at The Sky Club Hall,...
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Kanekalon LAHAB collaboration workshop: Darling emphasizes uniqueness, benefits of hair products IMG 20250320 WA0001

Kanekalon LAHAB collaboration workshop: Darling emphasizes uniqueness, benefits of hair products

Offor Callistus March 20, 2025
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kanekalon, the Japanese fibre giant collaboration workshop second phase enters day 2 with LAHAB and the Darling partners in Lagos providing key insights to help customers, make informed choices during the event on the 18th March 2025 at Abayomi Awodiora Hall, Apapa,Lagos state. LAHAB...
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N2.5bn judgment debt: Appeal Court reserves ruling in suit filed by ABU management 20250315 111809

N2.5bn judgment debt: Appeal Court reserves ruling in suit filed by ABU management

Offor Callistus March 19, 2025
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday reserved ruling in the motion to adduce fresh evidence in the N2.5 billion debt owed 110 disengaged staff members of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. The appellants are the ABU management, the Minister of Education and the Attorney-General of the Federation while...
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Nigeria committed to reducing dependence on foreign arms procurement – CDS CDS Christopher Musa

Nigeria committed to reducing dependence on foreign arms procurement – CDS

Offor Callistus March 19, 2025
The Federal Government is committed to reducing its dependence on foreign arms procurement and enhancing Nigeria’s defence industrial base. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, stated this during the inauguration of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and D7G Nigeria Limited (DICON/D7G) Board on Wednesday...
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ECOWAS Court dismisses suit seeking creation of 6th state in Nigeria’s South-East Ecowas court

ECOWAS Court dismisses suit seeking creation of 6th state in Nigeria’s South-East

Offor Callistus March 19, 2025
ECOWAS Court has dismissed a suit filed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) against Nigeria over the non-creation of a sixth state in the South-East geopolitical zone, unlike other zones. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the case was brought by the Incorporated Trustees of the Prince and...
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