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The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was reached on Thursday following a closed-door session by lawmakers. The Guardian reports that the House of Representatives had earlier on Thursday approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State but made key amendments to the proclamation. During a plenary session on Thursday, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, lawmakers supported the emergency rule through a voice vote. However, they insisted that the National Assembly, not the Federal Executive Council, should assume legislative functions in the state…

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on members of his party in the National Assembly to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy amid the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obi, in a statement on Thursday, referred to Tinubu’s action as an “unconstitutional action” that has have “far-reaching negative implications” for the country’s democracy and “the will of the people.” He then urged the Labour Party lawmakers in the national assembly to stand as true defenders of justice. Obi urged them not to participate in or support…

Zimbabwe and Udinese wing-back, Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura, has revealed he alongside his national teammates are fully focused ahead of their World Cup qualifier fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The Warriors are currently sixth on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers group while Nigeria are are fifth. Both sides are yet to secure three points since the qualifiers kicked off. Zimbabwe will take on the Republic of Benin today, before playing against the Super Eagles in Uyo next Tuesday. Jordan Zemura in action during the game between S.S. Lazio and Udinese Calcio at the Olympic Stadium on March 10, 2025 in…

A viral video surfaced on Thursday showing former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, criticising President Bola Tinubu over the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state House of Assembly. In the footage, Shaibu, seated next to an unidentified man dressed in white, condemned the federal government’s handling of the political crisis in Rivers, insisting that Fubara’s removal was unconstitutional. “You can declare a state of emergency, you can even impose a sole administrator, but you cannot remove an elected governor. Fubara remains in office, even if just ceremonially. That is how it…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has said that the declaration of a State of Emergency by President Bola Tinubu is the best decision to checkmate the brewing circumstances of economic sabotage and general anomie that were trickling in and bedevilling the peace of the state. Chairman of the State APC, Tony Okocha, blamed the failure to implement the 8-point resolution signed by both parties in the crisis as the cause of the current action by the President. Okocha alleged that some elders, who should have drummed for peace, instead counselled the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara never…

Lara Adejoro The Acting Regional Director for Africa of the World Health Organisation, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said only 17 per cent of Africans have access to essential oral healthcare services. Ihekweazu expressed displeasure that despite advances made in oral health care, the the region lags behind in key oral health indicators. He made this known in his message on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 World Oral Health Day. World Oral Health Day is observed annually on 20 March as a vital opportunity to raise awareness and prioritize oral health – an essential component of overall well-being that is often…

There’s a way people talk about Nigerian artists on the global stage, as if their influence starts and ends with hit features or chart-topping Afrobeats songs. The focus is usually on who Ayra Starr is featuring in her song, who Burna Boy is performing with, which American rapper Wizkid is standing next to, or how Tems’ voice carries a chorus. But there’s a bigger story here. Long before a song becomes a global hit, decisions are being made like who writes the lyrics, who produces the beat, who brings the right energy to a track. And more often than not,…

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said she is not bothered about the attempts to have her constituents recall her from the Senate. The suspended legislator spoke through her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo in an exclusive phone call with The PUNCH on Wednesday. PUNCH Online reports that some people in Natasha’s constituency announced that they have initiated a recall process against her. The recall process witnessed in the Okehi Local Government Area on Wednesday, saw some electorates egistering for the recall process. One of the electorates, Nura Ibrahim, said the exercise is being carried out across party lines…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was spotted in training with Bayer Leverkusen, fine-tuning his finishing with the help of his manager, Xabi Alonso, before heading out for international duty with Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. In a training session captured on video and shared on Bayer Leverkusen’s social media pages, Alonso turned playmaker to deliver a pinpoint cross that Boniface expertly nodded into the net. Boniface is not a player who frequently scores from set pieces or headers, but this exercise will help him sharpen his shooting skills. Watch the video here: Goal: @boniface_jrn Assist: @XabiAlonso pic.twitter.com/Mz9RFbphVp — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en)…

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 Natural Gas…