Day: March 18, 2025

From Plateau to Rivers: History of emergency rule in Nigeria since 1999
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the protracted political crisis that has been rocking the oil-rich state since…

Meet Rivers administrator, ex-Naval chief Ibas
President Bola Tinubu has named Admiral Ibokette Ibas, an administrator for Rivers State. Ibas was appointed after Tinubu announced the suspension of the Governor of…

FULL TEXT: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara, deputy, lawmakers
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH…

FG votes N700bn for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, others
The Federal Government has allocated N700bn for the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, malaria, and immunisation, the Chairman, House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Dr…

Libya deports over 150 Nigerian women, children
Libyan authorities deported more than 150 Nigerian women and children on Tuesday under a UN-affiliated “voluntary return” scheme for irregular migrants, an immigration official and…

I’m being victimised, my suspension meant to silence me- Natasha
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described her suspension from the Nigerian Senate as a deliberate attempt to silence her. Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed that…

BREAKING: Trump, Putin finally agree on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared details of his phone conversation with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. The President described the discussion, which focused on the…

Rivers crisis: Tinubu declares state of emergency, suspends Fubara for six months
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu made the pronouncement in a nationwide broadcast to the nation….

‘I’ve dated seven Nigerian celebrities’ – Bobrisky reveals
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has revealed the number of celebrities he has dated in the country. Bobrisky made this known while speaking about betrayals that…

Herdsmen destroying farmlands in Bayelsa – Singer Timaya cries out
Afrobeats singer, Timaya, has raised alarm over the reported destruction of plants and farmlands by herders in his home state of Bayelsa. He called on…