The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast sunshine and haziness across the country from today till Sunday. In a weather outlook it released, NiMet noted that later during the afternoon/evening hours of today, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers state, among others. The agency advised members of the public to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid undue exposure to direct sunlight. It […]
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In his latest biweekly newsletter published, Governor Makinde described the move as unconstitutional and called on well-meaning Nigerians to oppose it. The Oyo Governor emphasised the need to uphold democratic principles, regardless of personal opinions or political affiliations. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State […]
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday,withdrew the case instituted against Queen Naomi Silekunolami, popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi, over the December 2024 stampede that led to the death of 35 children in Ibadan, Oyo State. In dismissing the case against the defenders, Justice B.K.Olawoyin of Court 8, Ring Road, Ibadan, stated that ruling otherwise […]
The National Assembly and the Judiciary have been urged to swiftly intervene and reverse the suspension of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and members of the state House of Assembly via a state of emergency declared on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu. A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR) made this request today in […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its earlier order stopping the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate. Justice Obiora Egwuatu overturned the ruling on today after considering arguments from both parties in the suit. Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the court in an ex-parte motion seeking to stop the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuem, from investigating allegations […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira, citing the need to align its sales currency with its crude oil procurement obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. In a statement issued on March 19, 2025, the refinery explained that its sales of petroleum products in Naira had exceeded the value of Naira-denominated crude received, necessitating an adjustment in sales currency. The company […]
The Federal Government has justified its declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, who justified the government position, emphasized that no responsible government would sit back and watch the ugly situation in the state get out of hand without taking steps to salvage it. He said the destruction of the State House of Assembly by the Siminalayi Fubara’s […]
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State, at the State House in Abuja today. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Principal Secretary to the President, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola. […]
The New Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has unveiled his official title. A statement from his palace said that his royal highness should 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 […]
