Politics
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Fubara’s suspension: Nigerian Governors’ Forum explains its silence on political developments in Nigeria
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has explained why it has remained "silent" despite recent political developments in Nigeria. The NGF,...
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Gov. Alex Otti launches statewide internet network to expand digital access in Abia
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has launched the State Wide Area Network, Internet, and Managed Network Services initiative, aimed...
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Ibok Ete Ibas confirms FAAC release for Rivers, promises prompt salary payments, others
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd) has confirmed the "release of Rivers State withheld allocations",...
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ALGON calls for true local government autonomy to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has reiterated its call for true autonomy for Local Governments (LGs) in...
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Senate approves Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers, establishes mediation committee to resolve political crisis
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers...
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House of Reps endorse President Tinubu’s declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers...
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NLC, TUC condemn suspension of Rivers State Governor, describe it as direct assault on democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have strongly condemned the alleged suspension or...
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Tinubu’s declaration of ‘State of Emergency’ in Rivers aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s critical economic interests – FG
The Federal Government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, stating that the...
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Tinubu swears-in Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas as AGF backs FAAC release
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator of Rivers State. The inauguration was held...
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PDP governors, Peter Obi reject state of emergency in Rivers, call for immediate reversal
The governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have strongly...
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