Politics

NSA Nuhu Ribadu: ‘Sit-at-Home’ Order in South-East Losing Grip as Security Improves

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has announced that the longstanding ‘sit-at-home’ order enforced in Nigeria’s South-East by separatist groups is rapidly losing its influence, with security conditions in the region showing significant improvement. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja on Thursday, where the Federal Government unveiled its two-year scorecard, Ribadu

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Federal Government Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks

The Federal Government has initiated legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over alleged defamatory statements made during a live television broadcast. The suit was filed before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on May 16, 2025, with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant. In the suit, the government accuses the senator

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Women in Rivers State Continue to Appeal to President Tinubu to Overturn State of Emergency, Call for Immediate Return of Suspended Governor Fubara

Rivers State, May 23, 2025 — A coalition of women under the umbrella of “Rivers Women Unite for Sim” has renewed their plea to President Bola Tinubu to revoke the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State. The women are demanding the immediate reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of

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Politics Economy

Tinubu sends N1.48trn Rivers budget to N’Assembly

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a budget proposal of N1.48 trillion for the Rivers State Government to the National Assembly for consideration and passage. The President said the budget proposal became necessary because of the nullification of the 2025 budget of the state by the Supreme Court and the fact that the state is

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Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum Urges Support for Ongoing Peace Talks

As peace talks continue to address the political rift in Rivers State, the Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum has called on all stakeholders to support the reconciliation process. Chairman of the Forum, Rufus Ada George, made the appeal during a visit from the Simplified Rivers Elders Forum in Port Harcourt. He emphasized the importance of

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Civil Society Groups Condemn Rivers State Sole Administrator Over Alleged Pension Gratuity Withdrawal

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Rivers State have issued a strong condemnation of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, over allegations that he has withdrawn gratuities meant for pensioners in the state. Addressing the issue, the South-South Youths Initiative described the alleged action as utterly unacceptable. The group’s National President,

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Education Politics

House of Representatives Member Calls for Cancellation of 2025 UTME Over Integrity Concerns

A member of the House of Representatives, Iduma Igariwey, has called for the immediate cancellation of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing what he described as a “catastrophic institutional failure” that has severely compromised the integrity and fairness of the examination process. Igariwey, who also serves as the leader of the South-East Caucus

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Rivers State Pensioners Decry Lack of Welfare Improvements Two Months After State of Emergency Declaration

Two months after the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, pensioners in the region are expressing frustration over the failure to address their welfare needs. President Bola Tinubu announced the emergency rule on March 18, this year, which suspended all democratic structures in Rivers State. However, pensioners who spoke to our reporter

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Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday. The diagnosis came after Biden experienced worsening urinary symptoms and was examined for a new prostate nodule on Friday. The statement indicated that

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Governor Uba Sani Identifies Poverty and Economic Exclusion as Key Drivers of Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emphasized that poverty and economic exclusion are the primary root causes of insecurity in northern Nigeria. He warned that unless these issues are tackled comprehensively, the region will continue to experience unrest and instability. Speaking on the matter, Sani noted that his administration has adopted a data-driven approach

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