We want empowerment not rice in nylon bags – Gov’s son tells Seyi Tinubu Shamsuddeen Bala Mohammed, the son of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, not to reduce Bauchi youths to beggars on his tour to the state by giving them handouts and rice inside takeaway packs. Shamsuddeen, in …

By Shalom Oludele  Video -Many Feared Dead In Abuja Karu Bridge Explosion. Rescue operation ongoing A gas-laden tanker has exploded between Karu Bridge and Nyanya, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road, Abuja, killing no fewer than 5 commuters and destroying several vehicles. The incident occured at the peak of closing hours, when many returning from work would be rushing back home. The …

BREAKING: Many feared Dead As Tanker Explosion Rocks Karu Bridge In Abuja By Shalom Oludele   A gas-laden tanker has exploded between Karu Bridge and Nyanya, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road, Abuja, killing no fewer that 50 commuters and destroying several vehicles. The incident occured at the peak of closing hours, when many returning from work would be rushing back home. …

Governor Fubara reassures Rivers people amid political turmoil Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people of the state, calling for calm and reaffirming his commitment to governance and constitutional order despite the ongoing political crisis. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Governor Fubara emphasised that his administration remains dedicated to protecting lives and property while ensuring the …

State of Emergency in Rivers: A Reckless move, says Sen. Ojudu Former presidential adviser, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has raised concerns over reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement, Ojudu described the decision as reckless and unnecessary, questioning the counsel behind such a move. “If this is true, …

Federal government appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas to take charge in Rivers State President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator in charge of Rivers state in the interest of the good people of Rivers. The President disclosed this in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday evening. He said: “In the meantime, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral …

Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara, deputy, house of assembly President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. The president made the announcement on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast over the political crisis and instability in the state. Tinubu said Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members …

Natasha- Akpabio: Who Will Uncage The Senate?     As stated on this page in my article “Ningi-gate: Macabre Dance in Public Domain,” the legislature is the most influential and powerful of the three pillars of the presidential system of democratic governance compared to the other two: the judiciary and executive. The relationship between the three arms of government is …

Agriculture in 2025: Smart Investment strategies for sustainable growth  (part 2) This is not meant to deter you from investing in agricultural businesses, which are both crucial and inherently risky. You must have the patience to manage farms effectively, the faith that your plans will succeed, and the strong belief that your investment will generate the returns you seek. A …

Trump Orders Dismantling Of VOA, Says It’s Been Out Of Steps For Years     The President of United States, Donald Trump, has directed the dismantling of government-funded news agency, Voice of America (VOA), accusing it of promoting biased media reports. Trump said VOA has been out of steps for years, and has pushed divisive propaganda. “Voice of America has …

PSC Promotes 56 Senior Officers To AIGs, CPs, Others By Shalom Oludele   The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of 56 senior officers comprising  of 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs), 19 Deputy Commissioners (DCPs), 13 Superintendents (SPs), and 14 Deputy Superintendents (DSPs). This was made known in a statement on Monday, in Abuja, by the PSC’s Head …

‘Adhere To All Terms Of The Contract’, Reps C’mttee Warns Highway Road Project Contractor Saheed Badmus The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Works has warned the new contractor handling the Abuja-Kaduna highway project that there will be consequences for failure to adhere to all terms of the contract. Recall that the road rehabilitation project was initially awarded to Julius …

Breaking: Tinubu Appoints Pro-Chancellor For Kaduna University By Shalom Oludele Bishop Kukah, Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. In addition to Bishop Kukah’s appointment, the President also announced the appointments of …

Judiciary Crisis: Massive Protest Takes Over The Streets of Abuja By Shalom Oludele Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Abuja on Monday, marching to the National Assembly and the Supreme Court to express their anger over the escalating judiciary crisis in Benue State. The demonstrators, comprising civil society organizations, human rights groups, and concerned citizens, carried placards and …

Pro Wike lawmakers at Rivers Assembly serve impeachment notice of Fubara, Deputy A group of pro Wike lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of impeachment on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu, accusing both of gross misconduct. According to the notice forwarded to the Speaker of the Rivers State House …