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Rivers: Explosion Hits Trans Niger Pipeline
An explosion has rocked a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo Community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The explosion reportedly occurred on Monday night along the critical export pipeline that transports crude to the Bonny Terminal. The affected section of the major pipeline is currently on fire, though the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown...
NAF Launches Airstrikes, Destroys Boko Haram Strongholds In Borno
According to the Nigerian Air Force, Boko Haram has suffered significant losses as a result of a precision airstrike against its enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa, Borno State. Acting on credible intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reports, the NAF said it targeted key insurgent hideouts within the rugged Mandara Mountains, where notorious terrorist leader Ali Ngulde and his fighters were believed...
President Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers (Video)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared State of Emergency in Rivers State, which has been embroiled in a political crisis. The president made the declaration in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. https://youtu.be/HhmgBFQuGYw He attributed the development to the unrest in the state, saying militants had blown up several oil pipelines. Tinubu said neither Governor Siminalayi Fubara nor his deputy reached out to...
Reps Set To Investigate SON Over Substandard Building Materials
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives decided to investigate allegations concerning the reversal of the Standard Organization of Nigeria’s decision to shut down 18 companies, particularly iron rod manufacturers, involved in the production and distribution of substandard building materials. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Edo lawmaker, Mr Billy...
Tinubu Withdraws 2 RECs, Requests Senate’s Approval For 5 Nominees
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to screen and subsequently confirm five (5) nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The letter was read yesterday by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. According to President Tinubu’s letter, the nominees are Umar Yusuf Garba, Kano State; Saad Umar, Bauchi State; Chukwuemeka C. Ibeziako, Anambra...
Fubara Reacts To Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers
Press statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State: My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been guided by my constitutional oath of...
Emergency Rule: Fubara Calls For Calm, Blames Lawmakers
The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the people of the state to remain calm in the face of the political impasse in the state. In a statement he personally signed and made available to Punch Online on Wednesday, Fubara said since assuming office, all his actions and decisions have been guided by his constitutional oath of office...
Meet Rivers Administrator, Ex-Naval Chief Ibas
President Bola Tinubu has named Admiral Ibokette Ibas, an administrator for Rivers State. Ibas was appointed after Tinubu announced the suspension of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu for six months. Prior to his appointment, he was the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff, a position he held until 2021. Below are things to know...
Tinubu, Akpabio, Service Chiefs, IG In Closed-door Talks
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...
APC Demands Majority Status In Edo Assembly
The All Progressives Congress has officially notified the Edo State House of Assembly of its new majority status, signalling an impending change in leadership. On Tuesday, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku confirmed the receipt of a letter from the APC, notifying the Assembly of the party’s increased membership following the defection of four lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party. Although the letter was...
