The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed never to impose commissioners on Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, following his reinstatement. Naija News reports that President Bola Tinubu had suspended Fubara, his deputy and Rivers State House of Assembly members for six months and reinstated them on Wednesday, September 17, 1015….
The Adamawa State Government’s demolition of illegal structures at the Jimeta Ultra-Modern Market has triggered mixed reactions among traders and residents. The demolition, which began on Tuesday, followed a directive from Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, conveyed in a letter dated September 12, 2025, by the Adamawa State Urban & Regional Planning Board (ASUPDA). The…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, suspended emergency rule in Rivers and reinstated the state’s Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Naija News reports that Tinubu, in a statement, directed the suspended governor to resume work on Thursday, September 18. Here are seven major points from President Tinubu’s statement: 1. Background to the State of Emergency President Tinubu…
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie has come down hard on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) after the body publicly blamed two players for Nigeria’s stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles had gone into September’s fixtures knowing nothing short of six points would keep their qualification hopes alive. They edged Rwanda 1-0 in…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has reacted to the termination of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Speaking via a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, the group insisted that the declaration of a state of emergency six months ago was a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. Ameh argued that the…
Kylian Mbappe has added another milestone to his glittering career, moving into joint-sixth place on the UEFA Champions League all-time scorers list. The French forward struck twice in Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, sealing three points for Los Blancos and etching his name further into European football history. Before kick-off,…
The Oyo State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media that crude oil was discovered in a well at Yemetu, Ibadan. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources clarified that investigations revealed the substance found was diesel, not crude oil. Officials launched a three-day probe after receiving a petition…
A former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has opined that Rivers State and Lagos used to be at par, but they are now distinct. Naija News reports that Cole made the statement while speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, ‘Morning Brief’. According to Tonye Cole, Rivers is no longer at par with…
Operatives of the Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six illegal miners during a raid on a mining site in Paiko, Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. The police also recovered mining equipment and dangerous weapons from the suspects, while several others escaped. The command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrests in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the decision of President Bola Tinubu to lift the emergency rule in Rivers State. Wike, in a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said President Tinubu, by his action, has once again demonstrated his…
