Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for writing a letter to the State House of Assembly regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on the state’s political crisis. Wike dismissed the letter as “useless” and expressed disapproval over Fubara’s method of communication during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. He stressed that the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers are not under the governor’s control and should be accorded proper respect. According to Wike, rather than sending a formal letter, Governor Fubara should have personally reached out to…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday stopped from presenting the 2025 budget before the State House of Assembly. The presentation was scheduled before lawmakers, with Speaker Martin Amaewhule presiding, in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling that mandated proper approval of the state budget before federal funds could be accessed. However, when Governor Fubara arrived at the Assembly complex, he was denied entry, preventing him from proceeding with the presentation. Speaking to journalists outside the premises, Fubara emphasized that the budget was meant to serve the interests of Rivers State residents. He also revealed that he had formally…
Security forces under Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have rescued seven kidnapped victims in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement released in Jos on Tuesday, OPSH Media Officer Major Samson Zhakom confirmed that the operation was carried out on March 7. He explained that based on intelligence reports, troops launched an assault in the Attakar highlands of Ganawuri district, where the kidnappers were holding victims abducted along the Jos-Ganawuri road. During the raid, troops engaged the criminals, who fled into the highlands due to the military’s superior firepower. Soldiers also recovered a bag containing a blanket and…
The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Edo Central and Anambra South. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio officially declared both seats vacant and emphasized the importance of holding elections without delay. “The seats are now vacant, and I urge INEC to organize elections in accordance with the constitution to fill them,” Akpabio stated. INEC had previously mentioned in January 2025 that it was awaiting a formal request from the Senate before proceeding with the Anambra South by-election. The district has been without a representative…
The police has confirmed the discovery of the shallow grave where a missing Lagos State University (LASU) graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode, was buried. This development followed the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. According to police sources, Ajisomo—previously rumored to have fled to the Benin Republic—was apprehended on Monday in the Alakuko area of Lagos. He is said to be cooperating with investigators and led detectives to the burial site of the victim. Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the suspect had emptied Ogunbode’s bank account using the victim’s mobile phone. “The principal suspect, Olaoluwa…
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has stated that no Nigerian politician who frequently switches parties has ever attained the presidency. In a social media post on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Omokri stressed that political consistency is essential for national stability. He argued that Nigeria’s diverse political structure requires leaders with steadfast party affiliations, as frequent defections signal a lack of reliability. “For 65 years since Nigeria’s independence, no politician who continuously jumps from one party to another has ever emerged as president,” he said, citing historical trends. He pointed out that past leaders such as Tafawa Balewa, Shehu Shagari, Olusegun…
A gas tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge in Lagos has left one person dead and four others injured, with 14 vehicles destroyed in the incident. The Lagos coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the explosion, stating that it occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. He explained that the blast affected a storey building and four shops, causing extensive damage to the area. The incident happened when a fully loaded gas tanker overturned while attempting to enter the expressway from Otedola Estate Road. Emergency teams have since been deployed to the scene to manage the…
Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, earlier today, received in audience, the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to discuss strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating NIMC’s mandate of enrolling all active Nigerians in the next 180 days. Engr. Bisoye, while giving her remark, commended the Youth Minister for his dedication and commitment to youth development. She noted that NIMC is willing to collaborate with the Youth Ministry to leverage the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to drive the National Identity Enrolment Exercise at the ward level. She narrated the various values of the National identity including its role…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his confidence in the judiciary following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeal challenging his candidacy in the last gubernatorial election. The apex court on Tuesday threw out the case of the PDP candidate, Agboola Ajayi, affirming that the emergence of the governor and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, as the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was valid. Reacting to the ruling, on his arrival in Akure from Abuja, Governor Aiyedatiwa stated that the verdict further proved that both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal…
The House of Representatives has instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block access to pornographic websites nationwide. The decision followed a motion presented by Dalhatu Tafaki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, who argued that unrestricted access to explicit content is eroding societal and moral values. Tafaki highlighted concerns raised by psychologists and sociologists, noting that many young Nigerians have become addicted to such content, which could have serious psychological and social consequences. He also referenced countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia where similar restrictions have been enforced. “Experts have warned about the mental, psychological, and social impact…