The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and several members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have launched a coalition against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Other opposition leaders present at the ongoing press conference include, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential…
The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Prophetess Naomi Ogunwusi, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat; and a school principal over their alleged involvement in the tragic stampede at an Ibadan school. The incident, which occurred at a charity…
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd) as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Meanwhile, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the just relieved Governor of the state left the government house, Port Harcourt, alongside his family and all security details. On the new man in charge of…
…Suspends Governor, Deputy, lawmakers for 6 initial months …state judiciary remains in place …nominates ret. Admiral Ibas President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a prolonged political crisis, constitutional breaches, and rising insecurity. In a…
The Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Owoade, has unveiled his official title in preparation for his ascension to the throne. The announcement was made in a concise statement issued by the palace on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Alaafin-elect has chosen to be formally addressed as His Imperial Majesty,…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, Emmanuel Adedokun, over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday following a petition submitted by 11 members of the…
A fresh wave of tension has erupted within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as reports emerge that party leaders in Abuja have allegedly thrown their weight behind the minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, popularly known as “Penkelemes,” to fly the party’s gubernatorial…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a 30-year-old woman, Hauwa Sani, for allegedly smuggling ammunition concealed in a palm oil container. The police also apprehended a syndicate transporting hard drugs meant for criminals operating in Yobe State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP…
The Oyo State Executive Council has taken a significant step towards transforming the state’s urban landscape by approving an executive bill to establish the New Towns and Cities Development Authority. This bill will now be transmitted to the House of Assembly for further consideration. According to Prince…