Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

Senate Passes Key Tax Reform Bills, Marks Milestone in Nigeria’s Tax Legislation

The Nigerian Senate has successfully passed the remaining two key tax reform bills—the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Bill 2025—after detailed clause-by-clause review during the Committee of the Whole and subsequent third reading on the Senate floor. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that he also constituted a conference committee to

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Politics

Reps hail revenue generation at Onne Port

Onne Port has stood out in revenue generation over the years. Now, the House of Representatives (HoR) seem to take notice. They have paid a visit to Onne Port and seem impressed with what they saw. Details:A 17.12% increase, year-on-year, in revenue generation at the Area II Command, Onne Port, in Rivers State, has excited

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Politics

Rivers State Human Rights and Community Groups Support Ongoing Reconciliation Efforts to End Political Crisis

The coalition of human rights and community-based organizations in Rivers State has expressed strong backing for the ongoing reconciliation initiative aimed at resolving the persistent political crisis in the state. The groups emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability during this critical period. While the reconciliation process is underway, the coalition called on all

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Politics

Senate Passes Two Major Tax Reform Bills, Moves Closer to Overhauling Nation’s Tax System

The Senate has successfully passed two of the four major tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to overhaul the nation’s tax administration framework. The bills approved include one aimed at repealing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and another to establish the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill 2025, along

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Politics

Coalition calls for immediate passage of legislation on diaspora voting

A group, Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change, has called for immediate passage of a legislation on diaspora voting, with concrete timelines, before the 2027 general elections. The coalition’s Board Member, Strategy and Implementation Lead, Mr Labode Obanor, made the call in a statement made available to the newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Obanor said that

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Politics

Matawalle in high-level meeting in China to bolster Nigeria’s defence capabilities

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, is participating in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Jeff Promise, on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.

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Politics

Rivers identifies kidnapping, herder menace as Solad set for action

The Rivers State government has identified three key security threats in the state. The government has vowed to fight back. Details:Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas Rtd, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas of the state that have raised outcry over kidnapping and herder-farmer clashes.

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