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Abuja, Nigeria — A coalition of opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. During a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, March 20, key opposition figures, including former Secretary to the Government of…
Column, DNEWSINFO Nigeria has experienced several states of emergency since its independence in 1960, often triggered by political crises, security threats, and governance failures. Declaring a state of emergency is a constitutional provision under Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, which grants the President or a State Governor the authority to suspend normal governance and…
Rivers State – The House of Representatives ended its plenary session on Wednesday without addressing the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Despite widespread expectations that lawmakers would deliberate on the issue, the session concluded without any mention of the emergency rule. However, prior to the plenary,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned its previous order that nullified all Senate actions taken during the pending legal battle between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Delivering the ruling on March 19, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu set aside the earlier March 4 order, which had declared any…
Rivers State – Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the people of the state to remain calm despite the ongoing political turmoil. In a statement released on Wednesday, he emphasized that his leadership has always been guided by constitutional principles and a commitment to the state’s progress. Fubara highlighted his efforts to…
NIGERIA – The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remain unknown following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Tinubu’s announcement suspended the state’s executive and legislature for six months, appointing retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator. According to sources, Fubara was in a meeting at…
US – Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had a “very good and productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, confirmed that both leaders agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” on all energy and infrastructure. He further stated that…
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s political landscape is undergoing a major shift as a new coalition emerges to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Reports indicate that this alliance consists of disgruntled members from Tinubu’s inner circle—those who feel marginalized after the 2023 elections—as well as opposition…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to escalating security threats. In a nationwide address on March 18, 2025, he outlined ongoing political tensions and his efforts to restore order since September 2023. As part of the emergency measures, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and…
Rivers – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency in the region. This move, announced on Tuesday, resulted in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara for an initial six-month period. Tinubu stated that the decision was made…
US – North Korea on Tuesday described recent US strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country’s sovereignty, stating that such a move could never be justified in any way. Recall that the large-scale US strikes were reportedly launched last week targeting Iran-aligned Houthis over the group’s attacks on Red Sea…
Rivers/ Lagos – President Bola Tinubu is expected to bring his “magic touch” to fix the Rivers State political crisis just as he did in dousing the heat rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly. In the Lagos case, the president’s intervention was in favour of reinstating Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker while his opponent, Mojisola…
UMUAHIA– Abia State Governor Alex Otti has signed into law, the Abia State Electricity Bill which empowers the State to regulate its electricity market. Speaking while assenting to the executive bill at the Governor’s country home, Umuehim Nvosi, in Isiala Ngwa South council area, Otti explained that with the law, the government has been…
Lagos, Nigeria — Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has raised concerns over the intense pressure being mounted on Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, to apologize for her recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore, who accompanied Uguamaye to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s (LGI) office in Lagos,…
KANO – The Kano State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Haruna Isa Dederi, has reaffirmed that only the Supreme Court can make a final ruling on the emirship dispute involving Muhammadu Sanusi II. Dederi clarified that the recent Court of Appeal judgment did not overturn Sanusi’s reinstatement as the 16th Emir of Kano….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has expressed its full support for the production and promotion of a documentary chronicling Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. The endorsement was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a meeting with the executive members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday…
Nigeria – The Nigerian government has begun screening candidates for ambassadorial positions nearly two years after President Bola Tinubu recalled all ambassadors, sources have confirmed According to a report by Reuters, the federal government is conducting background checks on potential appointees, with intelligence agencies providing screening reports to the presidency and legislature. President Tinubu recalled…
Nigerians/ US – The deportation process for 85 Nigerians detained in the United States has yet to commence despite deportation orders being issued, according to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). She clarified that their planned deportation is not a direct result of President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration crackdown but rather…
Osun – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Dr. Deji Adeleke, elder brother of Governor Ademola Adeleke and father of Nigerian music star Davido, of contract racketeering and mismanagement of public funds. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Kola Olabisi, APC’s Director of Media & Information, the opposition party…
Damaturu, Nigeria — The Yobe State House of Assembly has passed an amendment bill seeking to enhance the operations of the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YOCHMA), moving it forward for gubernatorial approval. The bill, which aims to improve the administration and effectiveness of the state’s healthcare system, now awaits Governor Mai Mala Buni’s…
OSUN – Former aides of ex-Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola have rejected allegations of financial misconduct made by the current governor, Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke recently filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing Oyetola—now Minister of Blue Economy—of misappropriating a $20 million World Bank health grant meant for renovating 320 primary…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwatu, has postponed the hearing of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal challenge against the Senate until March 25, 2025. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, had approached the court to halt the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating…
US – United States President, Donald Trump on Sunday said that a government shutdown could happen if the House of Representatives cannot muster enough votes to pass a temporary funding bill, expressing optimism that the measure will be approved. Trump stated this when reporters asked him whether there is going to be a government shutdown…
US, Ukraine – President Donald Trump of the United States on Sunday said that his country has ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, stating that he expects good results out of upcoming talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. When asked if he would consider ending the suspension, Trump said, “We just about…
US, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia – The United States is planning to use the meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia to determine whether Ukraine is willing to make material concessions to Russia to end the war. It was also gathered that the US delegation will be watching for signs that the Ukrainians are serious…
Kano, Nigeria — Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has commenced an ambitious urban road rehabilitation project, targeting 17 major roads across Kano’s metropolitan areas. The revitalization effort kicked off with the reconstruction of Club Road in Nassarawa Local Government, marking the beginning of a broader urban renewal initiative. In a statement released by his spokesperson,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has applauded the unwavering resilience of Nigerian women in their quest for a more just and equitable society. The commendation was delivered by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Kwara State, in a statement marking International Women’s Day. He emphasized the critical role…
China/ United States – The Chinese Embassy in the United States has issued a strong response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration over the ongoing fentanyl crisis. In a statement posted on X, the embassy emphasized that the US should engage in diplomatic negotiations instead of resorting to economic pressures….
Nigeria – A Nigerian federal lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has only one presidential candidate in 2027. Kalu, who emphasised the need for an Igbo man becoming the president, however, said it won’t be in 2027, adding that President Bola Tinubu “must complete 8 years” in office….
LAGOS— AFTER weeks of crisis, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, retraced their steps and re-elected its embattled former speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa. This followed the resignation of Mrs. Mojisola Meranda. Obasa’s re-election by his colleagues followed a series of interventions by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, both at…
Peace returned to the Lagos House of Assembly yesterday, as Mr. Mudashiru Obasa resumed as Speaker in a dramatic turn of events, allegedly, directed by President Bola Tinubu, who is also national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing the Assembly crisis to an unexpected end. The lawmakers, who had orchestrated Obasa’s removal on January…
