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Abuja, Nigeria — The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was in attendance as the National Economic Council (NEC) resumed deliberations in Abuja after a nine-week hiatus. The high-level policy meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, convened on Thursday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, drawing participation from governors of the…
Nigeria – The leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned a statement by the former vice presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed, who said President Bola Tinubu’s government is ‘questionably constitutional’. The rebuttal, signed by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, was issued to newsmen on Saturday…
Nigeria – Nigerian youths have been urged to reject violence and immoral behaviour while embracing initiatives that foster community growth and individual development. The call was made by a youth leader and philanthropist, Elder Philip Osamor, during a meeting with youth groups and women leaders in Ogbe Oba community of Delta State. Speaking against the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the new Board of Directors for Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), reinforcing its vision to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation through robust ICT infrastructure and services across government agencies. The inauguration, held in Abuja, was presided over by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George…
Russia/ Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that the country has intelligence suggesting that about 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, the real number is likely to be much higher. He stated this while speaking to reporters in Kyiv on Wednesday. Zelenskyy alleged that Russia…
Nigeria – Tope Fasua, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, has doubled down on his controversial claim about the $1 feeding argument, saying $1 is a valuable amount in Nigeria. In a recent interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Fasua argued that many Nigerians misunderstand the concept of multi-dimensional poverty, which is often used…
Ukraine / Russia – Russia said Ukraine had attacked its energy infrastructure six times over the previous day, despite a US-brokered moratorium on strikes on energy facilities. The Defence Ministry made this accusation on Monday. It stated that Ukrainian strikes had hit power facilities and electrical substations in Russia’s Rostov, Voronezh and Bryansk regions. The…
ABUJA – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed April 10 to hear the suit that is seeking to sack the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Rtd. The suit, which has President Bola Tinubu as the 1st defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho for hearing….
Israel/Hamas – Israel on Friday killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an airstrike on southern Lebanon, further testing a ceasefire that halted last year’s war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, the targeted militant, Hassan Farhat, was behind a rocket attack on the city of…
US tariffs – United States President Donald Trump has told investors that his policies would never change. Trump made this statement on Friday in a post on social media. This is as global stock markets tumbled for a second day following his announced tariff plan and China’s retaliatory measures. “To the many investors coming into…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). Sotinrin’s appointment was confirmed on Friday, April 4, 2025, in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Prior to his appointment, Sotinrin, who is seasoned finance…
US – United States President Donald Trump has told members of his cabinet and other close associates that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role. It will be recalled that Trump has tasked the Tesla and SpaceX CEO with leading efforts to cut government funding and dismantle various US…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mele Kyari as the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and dissolved the entire board. In his place, Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari has been appointed as the new Group CEO, while Ahmadu Musa Kida will serve as the non-executive chairman. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. In an official statement, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, highlighted Nandap’s distinguished career, which began on October 9, 1989. Under her leadership, the…
Osun State, Nigeria — Governor Ademola Adeleke has sounded a strong warning against attempts to reignite the communal clash between Ifon and Ilobu communities, emphasizing that peace must be upheld. The Governor’s statement, issued by his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, follows observations of rising tension in the affected areas despite ongoing security measures. Governor Adeleke, addressing the…
Awka, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Anambra State has declared its support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second-term ambition, backing it with a financial contribution. The students, representing various tertiary institutions, presented a cheque of N2 million, raised through individual donations ranging from N200 to N500, as a token of their…
Osun – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the creation of temporary shelters for individuals displaced by recent communal conflicts in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. The governor also confirmed the continuation of a 24-hour curfew, reinforcing security measures in the affected areas. The clashes, which began as a land dispute between Ifon and…
US, Ukraine –The United States and Ukraine on Tuesday held brief talks in Saudi Arabia, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine launched more than three years ago, and…
Rivers – Chidi Lloyd, a former leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has alleged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara admitted he was unprepared for the governorship role during the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primaries. Speaking in an interview with AIT, Lloyd claimed that Rivers State has been in crisis since Fubara took office. He…
Namibia –Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday by becoming Namibia’s first female president, leading the nation 35 years after gaining independence. Here are five key facts about her leadership and background: 1. A Loyal Party Member Popularly known as NNN, Nandi-Ndaitwah has been a dedicated member of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since…
Osun State – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to halt what it describes as an “Edenisation agenda” at the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, in Obokun Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Governor Adeleke has hastily appointed Sefiu Adebowale Adewumi, a Deputy Rector…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was reached on Thursday, March 21, following a closed-door session held by lawmakers to deliberate on the issue. The approval follows President Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in the state…
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…
