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“In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the governor and deputy governor of Rivers State having failed to make a request to me as President to issue this proclamation as required by Section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, it has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of Section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, 18th March 2025 and I so do.” –President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday,…

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday, ordered the remand in custody of a teenager, Temitope Olamoru, charged with alleged attempted murder. The court ordered his remand, and adjourned the case to await legal advice from the Director of Ppublic Prosecution (DPP), Olamoru, 18, who resides at Afola-Azeez street in the Alakuko area of Lagos, was charged on two-counts of attempted murder and causing grievous harm. The Magistrate, Mr L.A Owolabi, however, did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. He, consequently, directed a referral of the case file to the DPP, for legal…

Victor Osimhen fired a late opener but Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, hurting the Super Eagles‘ hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Napoli striker broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but Nigeria failed to secure a third win of the campaign. Tawanda Chirewa came off the bench to net a late equaliser for Zimbabwe and break Nigerian hearts. How It Happened Eric Chelle named an unchanged starting XI from Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Rwanda four days earlier. Stanley Nwabali started in goal, with Ola…

Traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday protested the continuous closure of their shops by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control. The traders, under the aegis of Concerned and Genuine Members of Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market, lamented that the development has brought untold hardship and financial burdens upon them. The aggrieved protesters, numbering over 2,000, carried placards with different inscriptions and marched around the market starting from Oshogbo Park, up to the River Niger Bridge, Onitsha, and back to Uga Junction, claiming that no fewer than five traders have died and several…

James Abraham In a significant move to address the state’s water and sanitation challenges, the Plateau State Government on Friday marked the 2025 World Water Day with the launch of “Clean Plateau: Use the Toilet Campaign.” Arewa PUNCH reports that “The Clean Plateau: Use the Toilet Campaign” aims to promote behavioral change, increase access to sanitation facilities, and improve hygiene practices across the state and eventually end open defecation practice in the state. The event, held in Jos, the state capital, was attended by several dignitaries, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas…

Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign roared back to life following a victory against Rwanda, and took another decline after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo today, Soccernet.ng reports. A Victor Osimhen brace secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda — Nigeria’s first-ever win on Rwandan soil after three previous draws. The Galatasaray forward was on the scoresheet again in Uyo, and was withdrawn in the 87th minute. Almost immediately, the Zimbabweans capitalized on the Super Eagles‘ slight slumber and equalized to spoil Eric Chelle’s side’s party. Soccernet.ng highlights five key takeaways from this disappointing draw. Super Eagles in Rwanda during…

  Rotimi has dropped the visuals for “Questions”, a song off his double album “In My Heart In My Veins,” and it’s nothing short of dreamy. Featuring his heartthrob, Vanessa Mdee, the video feels like it was shot in heaven. Dressed in matching blue denim, the couple moves like they exist in a world of their own, completely lost in love. The song itself is a sweet confession. Rotimi keeps asking “Has anyone told you lately” as if he wants to make sure his woman knows just how special she is. He reminds her that she’s beautiful, confident, and the…

The Nigerian Exchange extended its bullish run on Tuesday, gaining N26bn as investors reacted positively to market movements. The All-Share Index inched up by 41.89 points, or 0.04 per cent to close at 105,593.28 points. This performance represents a 0.21 per cent gain over the past week, a 2.03 per cent decline over the past four weeks, but an overall year-to-date gain of 2.59 per cent. At the end of the trading session, the total volume of shares traded stood at 349,326,138 units, valued at N15.08bn, and executed in 12,450 deals. Compared to the previous trading day, the market recorded a…

The Commissionerate Police has arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian national, Djedje Raymond, alias Chijioke John Okoye, for allegedly blackmailing and extorting money from a 37-year-old woman in Cuttack, who died by suicide on March 1. Okoye was apprehended in New Delhi on Friday and brought to Cuttack on Sunday to be produced in court. According to The New Indian Express, DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, addressing the media, said the victim’s suicide note indicated she took her life after being repeatedly blackmailed and threatened via WhatsApp by unknown individuals demanding money. Following a complaint from her family, the cyber cell of…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fresh call for a united political movement aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Atiku, who contested and lost the 2023 presidential election under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call during a gathering held in his honor on Tuesday in Yola, Adamawa State. Addressing a crowd of supporters, he emphasized the urgency of reclaiming Nigeria’s path to progress through collective action. “The future of our nation depends on our ability to unite and take decisive steps toward real change,”…