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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, paid a visit to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, at his residence in Abuja. The visit was disclosed in a statement by the minister’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Sexual Advances: Akpabio Squeezed My Hand In A Very Suggestive Way – Natasha Olayinka wrote, “The Uncommon Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during his visit to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in his residence today.” At the time of filling this report, no official statement has been released on the agenda of the meeting.

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that encourages private-sector investment, boosts economic growth, and generates job opportunities for Nigerians. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a meeting with Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, in Abuja. The discussion focused on enhancing private sector participation in economic development and strengthening partnerships between the government and businesses. READ ALSO: Court Strikes Out NNPCL’s Objection In ₦100bn Dangote…

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 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 the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought…

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation at 7 pm Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast on the situation in Rivers State. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu broadcasts to the nation.’ ICYMI: Explosion Rocks Trans-Niger Pipeline In Rivers State “The NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria will transmit the broadcast at 7 pm. “All TV and radio stations are requested to link up with the broadcast,” it read. There are speculations that the president may declare a state of emergency in the state following…

A coalition of concerned civil servants in Rivers State, alongside the Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, have issued a stern ultimatum to the state House of Assembly, demanding the immediate receipt of the 2025 budget from the executive arm by Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The groups condemned what it called “reckless inaction and obstruction of governance,” warning of mass resistance if their demands were not met. At a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the civil servants led by Opu-Oyibo Lilly-West criticised the Rivers State House of Assembly for its continuous delay in receiving the state budget, which they…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has pledged to strengthen tax policy formulation and capacity-building initiatives, not just within Nigeria but across the entire West African region. The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, made this commitment at the West Africa Tax Administration Forum Country Correspondents Conference/Training for Heads of Corporate Communications Functions and the 20th WATAF Council Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Dr Adedeji emphasised the crucial role of tax policy in driving sustainable economic growth and the need for countries in the region to enhance domestic resource mobilisation. “The role of effective communication…

Another explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday. This comes just hours after a similar explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline operated by Shell in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area. The latest incident reportedly took place at a manifold connecting a federal pipeline deep inside the forest. The pipeline transports crude oil to Brass in Bayelsa State. While the explosion has yet to be officially confirmed, community sources reported seeing massive flames and thick smoke rising from an oil installation in the forest. READ ALSO: Explosion…

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting his service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Tuesday’s meetings which began at about 03:00 pm also had Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, in attendance. Our correspondent also spotted the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, arriving at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa. READ ALSO: Explosion Rocks Trans-Niger Pipeline In Rivers State However, it is unclear if they are part of the meeting with security chiefs. In attendance are the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu,…

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 219 senior police officers to their next ranks. A total of 26 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 23 Chief Superintendents of Police, and 170 Assistant Superintendents of Police benefitted from the latest promotions. On Monday, the Commission had also approved the promotion of 66 officers, including 20 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of CP. READ ALSO: Police Arrest Two Over Trans-Niger Pipeline Explosion In Rivers Additionally, 13 Superintendents of Police were promoted to CSP, while…

The Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Owoade has released his official title. The Alaafin made this known in a terse statement from the palace on Tuesday. The statement said the Alaafin prefers to be addressed as His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo “This is to inform the general public that the proper manner of addressing the Alaafin for all activities and in the media is EXACTLY as follows: His Imperial Majesty Iku Baba Yeye Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo. READ ALSO: New Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Returns For Traditional…