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The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has re-imposed a 12-hour curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in the state, following the resurgence of violent clashes between the two communities. Governor Adeleke also directed that an immediate meeting that would be attended by the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Akinyooye, and the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, alongside other stakeholders from both communities, be held tomorrow to discuss further resolutions […]

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas has said that his mission is to restore law and order, stabilise the polity and create the necessary environment for the full restoration of democratic institutions. Ibas made this known in a broadcast, hours after he assumed office at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The Administrator also vowed to protect the people of Rivers and ensure lasting peace. President […]

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 […]

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 […]