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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry Praises Tinubu Administration’s Efforts to Revitalize Industries

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively addressing the key issues that have historically caused industries to shut down or relocate from the country. Enoh explained that the government is making significant progress in tackling critical challenges such as power supply, infrastructure deficits, bureaucratic bottlenecks,

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Ogoni Youth Leaders Praise Nuhu Ribadu for Responsive Approach to Oil Production Resumption

Youth leaders from the Ogoni oil-bearing communities and the Tai Youth Assembly have lauded the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for his responsive and people-oriented handling of the long-standing demands by the Ogoni people concerning the resumption of oil production in the region. In a joint statement, Prince Akekue, President of the Tai Youth Assembly,

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As Sim Fubara eyes defection, Wike-backed APC leader in Rivers wants new comers to seek clearance

Rumours are high that Sim Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, may defect to the national ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Indications are however rife that such a defection may not be a simple walkover. This is because Chief Tony Okocha, that man through whom many know the mind of Nyesom Wike,

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Critics Mark Tinubu’s Two Years in Office with Criticism over Hardship and Lack of Transparency

As President Bola Tinubu commemorates his second anniversary in office, Solomon Lenu, a former spokesperson for the Rivers State Civil Society Organisations, has criticized the administration, stating that there is “nothing worth celebrating” after two years. Lenu described the period as one of “unprecedented hardship” for Nigerians, highlighting the removal of petrol subsidies as the

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Ibas, Rivers Sole Administrator, wants to boost Rivers technical centre, others

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who has completed two months in his emergency rule in Rivers State, has announced what he wants to do, probably as soon as the budget is enacted by the National Assembly. The Port Harcourt Technical & Vocational Centre which missed the chance to grow

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Legal Team Criticizes Transfer of Dr. Farah Dagogo’s Case Over Rivers State Emergency Declaration

The legal team representing former Rivers State House of Representatives member, Dr. Farah Dagogo, has strongly condemned the recent transfer of his legal challenge against the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. The case, originally filed in the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, was moved to the Abuja Division on the

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Trump Administration Orders Embassies to Halt Student Visa Appointments Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting

In a recent development, the Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to cease scheduling new appointments for student visas. The move comes as the government prepares to implement an expanded vetting process that includes increased scrutiny of applicants’ social media activity. A memo circulated to diplomatic missions by Secretary of State Marco

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Experts point out gaps in Rivers ‘emergency rule’ budget transmission

Experts say the letter transmitting the N1.46trn new Rivers budget from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to the National Assembly (NASS) should have indicated capital allocation, recurrent allocation, sources of the revenue such as Federal Allocation (FAAC), internal revenue (IGR), other sources, loans, etc. They said for the mere fact that the suspended governor only

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Rivers elites get drubbing from Sole Administrator over endless crisis

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State may have let out what has been bottled up in his heart. It seems that most leaders in Nigeria are unhappy over the deconstruction of Rivers State since 2012 through endless political wrangling. Details: The political leaders of Rivers State have been given thorough tongue-lashing like never before by

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2027: Abure’s camp welcomes Obi to be LP candidate

The Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party says it is excited with the prospect of having the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, run again on the party’s platform in 2027. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH He spoke on the backdrop of

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