Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described as fake the viral news that a court order has been obtained to prevent the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from resuming duties in Government House, Port Harcourt. Ehie urged the public to disregard the false claim, allegedly […]
The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local government autonomy through staff capacity building. This was highlighted by the Acting Governor, Peter Odey, on Wednesday during the opening of a two-day induction and training workshop in Calabar. Addressing Principal Officers, Heads of Departments, and newly recruited staff of the Unified Local […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has completed remedial work on the Benin-Iruekpen federal road, easing movement for motorists. Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. During a tour of the expressway—from Aduwawa, Obadan Junction, Ugha, Okhuo, and Obagie to other areas—Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the contractor’s work. Acknowledging that […]
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in River State was timely and meant to avert an implosion in the state. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “We have […]
The First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the importance of financial literacy in fostering economic growth and self-reliance among Lagosians. Speaking at the 2025 Financial Literacy Sensitization Programme held at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, she urged beneficiaries to apply the knowledge gained to improve their businesses and financial […]
The Abia State Government on Tuesday demolished a building in Osisioma Local Government Area used as a hideout by kidnappers, warning landlords against renting their properties to tenants without proper background checks. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, issued the warning while addressing journalists in Umuahia, lamenting that many landlords prioritize rent collection over verifying […]
The Ijaw National Council (INC) National Burial Committee paid a courtesy visit to the family of the late Pa Edwin Clark on March 17, 2025. The visit, led by Dumo Lulu-Briggs, marked an important step toward preparations for the upcoming funeral of the revered Ijaw leader. The committee, comprising prominent members of the INC, was […]
The Founder and Director of Daniel Ford International, Yemi Edun, has lauded Kenya and its President, William Ruto, for honouring the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on receiving Kenya’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart. Edun also congratulated Adesina for the honour, saying his […]
Hours after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, the military has taken control of the state Government House in Port Harcourt, as an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was seen stationed at the entrance of the Government House along Azikiwe Road. The military intervention took place around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has announced its support for the Sole Administrator appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The lawmakers, who lauded the development, said the President’s decision to take control of the state’s affairs was due to the governor’s alleged malfeasance […]
