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Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than six months. Per the Constitution, the National Assembly has also imposed a joint committee of both chambers to oversee the administration of affairs in Rivers State during the emergency period. Additionally, the Senate has resolved to establish a mediation committee consisting of eminent Nigerians to…

Agency  UNICEF has lauded the Enugu State Governor, Mr Peter Mbah, for investing in the critical sectors of education, primary healthcare and infrastructure in the state. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chiluwe, made the commendation at the signing of the Enugu Government Multiyear 2025/2027 Workplan, along with UNICEF, at the Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday. Chiluwe said that Mbah’s sterling leadership quality and huge investment in all sectors were a turning point for the state. She expressed delight over the governor’s sterling leadership and advocated for the welfare of children and women, adding that Mbah had…

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The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the rescission of the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, 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, Sen. Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, explained that the section suggests that such a declaration should be considered under specific conditions like war, external aggression, imminent invasion, breakdown of public order, existential threats to Nigeria, natural disasters, or other significant public…

There is something different in the air whenever Victor Osimhen wears the green and white of Nigeria. The energy shifts, the stakes feel higher, and expectations soar. When the Super Eagles take on Rwanda in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, all eyes will be on the Napoli-owned forward, who makes his long-awaited return after missing the first four games of the campaign. Nigeria’s attack has lacked its usual firepower in Osimhen’s absence. Four goals in four games tell the story—uninspired, flat, and lacking a focal point. But now, the team’s talisman is back, and the big question…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is working to reactivate websites of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Idris made this known at the fifth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Media Briefing Series on Thursday in Abuja. “I am sure you have seen that there has been a significant improvement compared to a few years ago around the kind of activity we see on these websites. “The Federal Government, especially the Federal Ministry of Information is working very seriously on that. “If you look at the FDM Connect that was launched last week,…

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has cautioned politicians against premature campaigns for his second term, stressing that his focus remains on delivering socio-economic transformation in the state. Governor Ododo, speaking through the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, urged supporters and political actors to channel their energy toward supporting his administration’s development agenda instead of engaging in early politicking. “The focus of everyone should be on how to take Kogi to the next level, as the Chief Servant is working hard to make Kogi great,” Fanwo said. He noted the administration’s achievements, including a…

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…