The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has requested the rescheduling of his interactive session with the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, initially slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. The committee, chaired by House Leader Prof Julius Ihonbvere, was inaugurated on Tuesday to probe the political crisis in Rivers State. Ibas made the request in a formal letter, which has been acknowledged, according to a statement by House spokesman Akin Rotimi. He noted that a new date for the session would be announced soon. Meanwhile, a member of the House from Rivers…
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The Say No to Violence in Ebiraland (SNTVE), a prominent peace advocacy group in the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has strongly condemned the recent armed attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement released on Friday, the group called on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible. SNTVE characterized the assault as a deliberate and coordinated act by dangerous elements aiming to destabilize the region. They warned that such violence poses a significant threat not only to Senator Natasha and her…
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the “forces of evil” threatening Nigeria’s peace and security will not triumph, assuring citizens that his administration remains firmly committed to ending insecurity and delivering a renewed, prosperous Nigeria. In his Easter message to the nation, released by the State House on Saturday, the President acknowledged the pain and fear caused by recent attacks and the loss of lives in parts of the country. He expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, reaffirming his government’s resolve to decisively confront criminality and restore stability. “The recent tragic incidents and the loss of lives…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying he wanted the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the oil-rich state. In a move that has continued to divide opinions, Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the House of Assembly following months of political crisis in Rivers State. But Wike said the president’s move saved Rivers from implosion, arguing that the decision to appoint a sole administrator following Fubara’s suspension was a step in the right direction. The former Rivers governor…
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has disclosed that the challenge facing many African youths is the mismatch between the education they receive and the skills they need for the labour market. He said for the youths to strive, Africa must create the right environment on the continent, adding, “This must start with providing Africa’s youth with globally competitive quality education.” Adesina stated this while speaking as the special guest lecturer at 14th convocation lecture of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja on Friday, with the theme, ‘Advancing Africa’s Position within Global Development…
Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP yesterday, Bello called on the Nigeria Police Force to invite Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegation against him with credible evidence. “Where she fails to do so, it causes her to be arrested and prosecuted by the provisions of the law for criminal defamation,…
For the second time in one week, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol. With effect from yesterday (April 16th, 2025), the gantry price (ex-depot price) of petrol would now go from N865 to N835. This would be the second price reduction within a week as Dangote Refinery earlier slashed the price from N880 to N865 per litre. However, as of yesterday, prices are yet to change at most filling stations including the retail outlets belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). While marketers welcomed the…
WhatsApp has announced that it will no longer support certain older mobile phones from May 5, 2025, due to its efforts to maintain security and ensure optimal performance across newer hardware and operating systems. This decision will affect both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business, as both applications share the same system requirements. For iPhone users, WhatsApp will cease to function on iOS versions earlier than 15.1. Specifically, the following Apple devices will no longer be compatible with the application: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. These models are limited to iOS 12.5.7, which falls short of the new minimum…
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has claimed tens of thousands of lives since it began on April 15, 20232. Estimates vary widely, with some sources suggesting over 24,000 deaths, while others believe the toll could be as high as 150,000. On April 15, 2023, a bitter power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), erupted into all-out war. More than 13 million people have been uprooted, creating what the United Nations describes as the world’s worst hunger and displacement crises. In Khartoum alone, more…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has expressed concern over the rising cost of telecommunications and internet data in the country. In a communiqué issued after its congress in Abuja, the union described the situation as a heavy financial burden on citizens. The communiqué was jointly signed by the chairman of the communiqué committee, Odigie Kelvin, along with committee members Kehinde Ayanfe and Ebriku John. The union urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate current telecommunications billing practices and introduce measures that will ensure affordability and consumer protection. (NAN)