Rivers State, Nigeria: Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a declaration naming Gift David Okpara Okpolowu, also known as 2-Baba, and his criminal gang as wanted individuals for the murder of Divisional Police Officer Bako Angbashim in Odiemudie Community, Ahoada East local government area of the state.
Mustapha Habib Ahmed, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), embarked on a swift on-the-spot assessment visit to the site of a recent explosion in Rivers State, close to Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. This incident was suspected to be a result of oil bunkering or pipeline vandalization, creating…
Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, recently expressed concerns that allowing state governments to collect Value-Added Tax (VAT) could result in serious economic setbacks. Taiwo Oyedele explained that such a shift would likely harm business operations, cause disruption in revenue distribution, and ultimately lead to a weaker economy. His comments reflect…
The Ekiti State Government has completed the disbursement of N300 million in compensation to 377 landowners affected by the land acquisition for the development of the Ekiti State Agro-Allied Cargo Airport in Ado Ekiti. At a cheque disbursement ceremony held in Ado Ekiti, Deputy Governor Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, representing Governor Biodun Oyebanji, acknowledged the…
The recent local government elections in Rivers State have ignited a political firestorm, with both factions of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejecting the legitimacy of the poll. The elections, held on Saturday, were marred by violence, including explosions and gunfire, raising serious questions about the electoral process. Despite…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers stationed at the secretariats of Rivers State’s 23 local government areas. These offices had been sealed off since June due to a political standoff involving the Caretaker Committee Chairmen appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former local government chairmen…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to hold the scheduled local government election on Saturday, October 5, despite significant opposition from allies of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Governor Fubara made it clear during a stakeholders’ meeting that any attempts to disrupt the election would not be tolerated, stressing that maintaining…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued an alert to 11 states over the planned water release from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. This information was conveyed in a press statement released on Tuesday by the Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Muhammed. The agency highlighted that controlled water releases from the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest sympathies to the families who have suffered immense losses due to the catastrophic petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State. The tragic accident, which claimed 48 lives, has left the community reeling with grief and devastation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his message of…
On 1 August, the anticipated #EndBadGovernance protests failed to materialize in Ekiti State, as banks and markets opened for business as usual. The state government, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, had proactively engaged various interest groups to prevent the demonstrations. Meetings with monarchs, student leaders, market women, artisans, drivers’ unions, and security agencies were pivotal…
