APC justifies emergency rule in Rivers, Accuses Fubara for crisis
March 18, 2025
The All Progressives Congress has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, insisting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is solely responsible for the political crisis that led to the intervention....
National Assembly pushes bill requiring social media owners to establish local offices
March 18, 2025
Nigeria’s Senate is, advancing a bill that mandates tech giants like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok to set up physical offices within the country. The proposed legislation, officially titled “A Bill for an Act...
Businesses close, residents runs home as Rivers state of emergency takes hold
March 18, 2025
There is calm in Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, as shop owners have quickly closed for the day, rushing homes to their families Also, motorists and residents...
How Tinubu sought Reps approval for Rivers emergency rule – Spokesman
March 18, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, seeking legislative approval for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The request, made in accordance with Section 305 of the...
Lawyers fault Tinubu, describes Fubara, others’ suspension unconstitutional
March 18, 2025
Legal practitioneers have faulted the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers by President Bola Tinubu in a live broadcast on Tuesday. The legal practitioners also...
Meet new Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibas
March 18, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday March 18, appointed Vice Admiral Onok Ete Ibas as sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment followed the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. By the...
Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara
March 18, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis. In a nationwide emergency broadcast , Tinubu expressed deep concern over the situation....
FULL TEXT: PBAT broadcast declaring a state of emergency in Rivers
March 18, 2025
Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that...
NELFUND Disburses ₦79.557M in Student Loans to LASUSTECH, Lamido University, and Others
March 18, 2025
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦79.557 million in student loans to three universities, including Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Sule Lamido University (Lamido University), and University...
UNICROSS Receives N78.155 Million from NELFUND
March 18, 2025
The University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, has received a significant financial boost from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), totaling ₦78.155 million. This disbursement is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to alleviate...
