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The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in the oil-rich state, marking a new chapter in the escalating political crisis. The approval came after a closed-door session held by lawmakers on Thursday, where senators deliberated on the controversial suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the federal takeover of the state’s […]
Tension is rising in the host communities of the proposed Abia Airport in Nsulu, Isiala-Ngwa North Local Government Area. Residents strongly oppose the state government’s plan to acquire 1,025 hectares of land for the project. The communities, citing concerns over land grabbing, are calling for a reduction in the size of the proposed acquisition. Representatives
Preliminary reports suggest that brake failure and poor road conditions contributed to the explosion, though further details are expected upon completion of the official probe. The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has directed proper treatment for all persons injured in Wednesday’s tanker explosion at various medical facilities in Abuja. This was stated in a press
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused Russia of lacking commitment to peace and instead pushing endless propaganda. In a statement on Thursday, Zelenskyy remarked that Russia’s attempts to cease bombing Ukraine have been unsuccessful. He said, “Russian strikes on Ukraine do not stop, despite their propaganda claims. Every day and every night, nearly a hundred
Agabi, a former Senator and two-time Attorney-General of the Federation, is expected to lead Kanu’s legal team, currently headed by IPOB’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, according to a source familiar with the case. Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Kanu Agabi (SAN) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Uchenna Njoku have joined the legal
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Another truck carrying fertiliser has crashed at the same spot near Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, barely 24 hours after a CNG-laden tanker accident occurred, killing at least 10 persons. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 3:54pm on Thursday, involving a collision between the truck, a Hijet, and a dump truck.
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Speaking to SaharaReporters on Thursday, the nurse revealed that securing blood for patients requiring surgery has been a major challenge, as many of the injured were brought in without identifiable relatives who could donate blood. A medical worker at the National Hospital in Abuja has raised concerns over the critical shortage of blood needed to
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An advocacy group, the Citizens’ Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) has condemned the alleged looting of the Bauchi State’s public funds under Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration. On Wednesday, SaharaReporters reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, over an alleged N70billion fraud. The EFCC
Ibas’s presence at the Rivers State Government on Thursday morning indicates that the Nigerian government has fully taken over the state’s affairs. Following the controversial emergency rule imposed on Rivers State, the newly appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has arrived at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Ibas’s presence at the Rivers
A review of the Rivers State 2025 budget estimates has revealed that the state will receive over N400billion in revenue including N279.5billion which is allocation from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) in six months. This comes after President Bola Tinubu appointed a sole administrator for the state for a six-month period. According to the
