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APC, Okpebholo differ, back Tinubu The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the rescission of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying the political situation in the state does not satisfy the criteria for such action as outlined in Section 305(3) of the Nigerian Constitution (as amended). The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Douye Diri, the Governor of Bayelsa State, explained that the section suggests that such a declaration should be considered under specific conditions, such as war, external aggression, imminent invasion, breakdown of public order, existential threats to Nigeria,…

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar-Audu, has disclosed plans to partner with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria to produce military hardware for the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in the country. Speaking during a visit to the National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency in Kaduna on Thursday, Audu said a Memorandum of Understanding had already been drafted and shared with DICON, pending presidential approval. “One of President Bola Tinubu’s key objectives is the rehabilitation of Ajaokuta Steel Company. “We are working towards integrating military hardware production into the complex as part…

Lara Adejoro The National Blood Service Agency has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of the Federal Capital Territory to donate blood to support victims of the tanker explosion that occurred on the Aya-Karu expressway, Abuja. The NBSA, in a statement on Thursday signed by its Director General, Prof Saleh Yuguda, said the incident resulted in multiple casualties, many of whom require immediate blood transfusions. Yuguda stated that hospitals and emergency response teams are working tirelessly to save lives, but an adequate blood supply is crucial to their efforts. According to the National Emergency Management Agency, the incident involved a Compressed…

Swearing-in of Ibas hasty, ill-advised, say Ohanaeze youths The newly appointed Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has arrived at the Government House, Port Harcourt. He arrived yesterday afternoon with some allies of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, while camps loyal to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were absent. Specifically, the Director of Energy Security and former Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Council Area of Rivers State under the Wike administration, Mr. Ojukaye Flag Amachree, was at the Government House directing and clearing paths for the Sole Administrator. Speaking briefly, Ibas said he…

Both captain William Troot-Ekong and new head coach Eric Chelle have shared their thoughts as the Super Eagles of Nigeria gear up to face Rwanda today, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions will lock horns with the Wasps of Rwanda in Kigali to keep their 2026 World Cup hope alive. The dismal start of the Nigerian Eagles in the qualification campaign has earned them just three points out of five games, which mounts more pressure on the players. Ahead of the explosive clash, captain Ekong and Chelle spoke to the media in a pre-match press conference and…

• You have killed representative democracy, says Okurounmu• Either coerced or induced, NASS failed Nigerians – PDP• Constituents drag LP Rep for spurning Obi’s plea It was all condemnation and expression of discontent by Nigerians yesterday as the two chambers of the National Assembly summarily endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. The two chambers in a unanimous voice vote okayed President Tinubu’s decision, the appointment and swearing in of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), as Rivers’ Sole Administrator. In demonstrating a rare show of parliamentary unanimity, members across political party divides in the…

Kidnap suspect loses inherited property after receiving N800,000 ransomThe Edo State government’s Anti Kidnapping Task Force has demolished properties of kidnappers, as a middle-age man, Oboh Odianosen of Uromi town, has lost his inherited property due to his kidnapping activities in Edo Central Senatorial Districts of the state. The property was demolished yesterday by the Task Force following his arrest and confession to the crime. Speaking with newsmen before the demolition, Odianosen explained that he recently received N800,000 as proceeds from his last mission. Confessing to the crime, he said: “My name na Odianosen Oboh. Na my house be…

To tackle discrepancies in suspension, impeachment of members and other legislative procedures, the 36 states’ Houses of Assembly have adopted and ratified the use of harmonised standing orders. The rules to be adopted at each of the 36 Houses of Assembly aim to ensure unity across the states in implementing disciplinary issues of suspension and impeachment, removal of presiding officers and other members, the conduct of budgetary processes, and confirmation of appointments forwarded by the executive arm of government. The harmonised orders also deal with the conduct of the election of presiding officers, adoption of legislative reports, statutory reports, and…

• Ata: Coalition mere gathering of political jobbers• Idris: FG open to objective criticism, won’t stifle opposition• Mixed reactions over viability of coalition to unseat Tinubu  In a repeat of the 2013 coalition of opposition forces that coalesced to the All Progressives Congress (APC) which terminated the administration of Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai have kick-started a movement aimed at ending President Bola Tinubu’s rule in 2027. This was confirmed by…

The Rwandan football association have booked music artistes to perform at Stade Amahoro, the venue for their match against Nigeria in a bid to get more fans to attend the game, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will square off against the Amavubi on Friday as both teams fight for supremacy in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The Super Eagles currently sit fifth with three points after four game, while the Amavubi are at the summit with seven points after four games. Rwanda vs Nigeria Photo credit: Imago The Super Eagles need to redeem and get themselves back on…