Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers biased, divisive – PDP governors

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has berated President Bola Tinubu, describing his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as unstatesmanlike, biased, and divisive. The forum led by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, issued a statement on Wednesday expressing concern that under Tinubu’s leadership, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […]

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It’s unconstitutional, reckless,’ Peter Obi condemns emergency rule in Rivers

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as “unconstitutional and reckless.” Obi accused Tinubu of disregarding the rule of law and showing a dangerous willingness to trample on democracy. “The declaration of a state of emergency […]

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Tension in Rivers as military takes over Govt House

Hours after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, the military has taken control of the state Government House in Port Harcourt, as an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was seen stationed at the entrance of the Government House along Azikiwe Road. The military intervention took place around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. […]

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Emergency rule: Soldiers, tanks move into Rivers Govt House

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening declared a state of emergency in Rivers State in a nationwide broadcast. Citing the need to restore law and order, he announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State for an initial six […]

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Why are there so many Christian denominations?

By Olusola Adeyegbe The existence of many Christian denominations, despite the common belief in Jesus, can be attributed to several factors: 1. Human Interpretation of Scripture – While Christians believe the Bible contains divine truth, people interpret it differently. Variations in understanding key doctrines—such as salvation, baptism, grace, and church governance—have led to the formation […]

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Oh Woman, The Wonderful Pearl of this Creation

By Banji Ayoola Woman is purely a receptacle and channel through whom the streams of Light flow ceaselessly. She is an encasement, the intuitive ramparts enclosing and dispensing these streams from above downwards. Anywhere in Creation. She is special and bearer of the name of honor. She is a sanctuary that compels everyone who looks […]

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Wike revokes PDP occupancy right on national secretariat land

Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the occupancy right of the land area on which sits the national secretariat of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, in Abuja. The revocation notice was in a letter dated March 13, 2025, to the PDP National Chairman, and signed on the minister’s behalf by the Director […]

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Natasha’s kinsmen appeal to Tinubu, IGP, Ododo for intervention

Kinsmen of the embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Ochiga-Ihima community, Kogi State, have pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wade into the Akpabio/Natasha crisis in the Senate. They also urged Kogi State governor, Ahmed Ododo, to intervene in Natasha/Akpabio’s imbroglio. Aside from the President, they also urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP,) […]

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Lagos builds 1,290 classrooms in six years

Lagos State Government has constructed about 1,290 classroom blocks and rehabilitated 386 others in six years. It has also supplied about 208,000 composite furniture pieces that address the ergonomics problems in schools. The Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), chairman, Mr. Hakeem Smith, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing to provide an […]

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Dangote to reconstruct Itori cement plant, build Olokola port

Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina (left); Special Adviser to Dangote, Dan Kunle; President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Vice President, Dangote Industries, Devakumar Edwin, and Executive Assistant to Dangote, Jamilu Gidado, during a visit to the Governor at his Oke-Mosan office, Abeokuta, Ogun State, yesterday. President […]

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