Politics

President Tinubu Meets Peter Obi and Kayode Fayemi at Vatican During Pope Leo XIV’s Installation

On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu met with Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, during the installation service of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome. A statement from presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga revealed that Fayemi identified Obi at the event and invited

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Civil Society Leader Criticizes Secret Tax Imposition on Traders in Rivers State

Enefa Georgewill, Chairman of a prominent Civil Society organization in Rivers State, has raised concerns over recent reports of secret tax impositions on traders across Obio Akpor, Port Harcourt City Local Government, Eleme, and other areas within the state. Georgewill alleged that the taxes are being quietly enforced on small and medium-scale businesses, raising fears

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Reps summon Federal Fire Service CG over Abuja fire truck accident

The leadership of the House of Representatives has given the Controller-General (CG) of Federal Fire Service (FFS), Mr Jaji Abdulganiyu, 24 hours to appear in person and explain the events around Friday’s fire truck accident which claimed three lives and injured others in Abuja. The Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Isah, issued the ultimatum on Tuesday

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Security: Oyo Assembly seeks uniformed registration process in hotels

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a motion for the creation of a standard guest registration process for hospitality business in the state. The standard registration document to be created by the state, the lawmakers said, should provide as mandatory the verification of valid identification and the maintenance of up-to-date guest logs. According

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Senate calls for re-composition of FAAC

The Senate has asked the Federal Government to ensure that representatives of Local Government Councils (LGCs) per state, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Councils, are included in the Federation Account Allocations Committee (FAAC). This, the upper chamber said, is to ensure representation of their interests. The resolution followed the passage of a motion sponsored

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Security Politics

Rivers State Security Chiefs Engage Community Leaders in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA

On Thursday, security chiefs in Rivers State continued their ongoing efforts to foster collaboration with community leaders, visiting Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) Local Government Area on the directive of the Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Led by the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, the security team urged community leaders to unite in

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio Petitions Court Over Satirical Apology by Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed a petition at the Federal High Court in Abuja demanding that suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan delete a satirical apology she posted on her social media pages. On April 27, Akpoti-Uduaghan shared a short video in which she mockingly apologized to Akpabio, claiming it was for not

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Former Presidential Candidate Ambrose Owuru Calls for Court Interpretation Over Governor Fubara’s Suspension

Ambrose Owuru, a former presidential candidate, has stated that the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminialaye Fubara will require a court’s interpretation to resolve the matter definitively. Owuru advised Governor Fubara to seek legal recourse to reclaim the period he was unlawfully suspended, emphasizing the importance of the judiciary in settling such disputes. Additionally, Owuru

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Health Politics

Federal Ministry of Health Addresses Viral Video Advocating Against Salt Consumption

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a warning over a viral video in which a prominent religious leader urges Nigerians to ignore medical advice regarding salt intake. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, the Ministry emphasized the dangers of

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Anambra Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo Pledges Support to President Tinubu

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Speaking at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka during Tinubu’s official visit to the state on Thursday, Soludo emphasized that his support aligns with APGA’s longstanding policy of backing the president and the

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