Rivers State politics has entered a new chapter following the reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The truce, brokered after months of political hostilities, ended the emergency rule imposed on the state. President Bola Tinubu lifted the suspension on September 17, reinstating Fubara and…
The death of Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, a Resident Doctor at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), has once again thrown Nigeria’s troubled healthcare sector into sharp focus. Rotifa reportedly died in early September 2025 after collapsing in the call room following a 72-hour continuous shift. Colleagues said he never woke up. His death has…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to make public the process for appointing a successor to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ends in November 2025. In a letter dated September 27, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole…
At the close of a UN side event hosted by the Lagos State SDG Office, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr @tokunbo_wahab, reaffirmed the government’s openness to global partnerships in building climate-friendly and resilient infrastructure for Africa’s largest city. Wahab showcased Lagos State’s track record of delivering people-centred, safe, and impactful…
By Bayo Adeleke There is no doubt that the current crisis between Dangote Refinery and NUPENG is a battle for the fragile soul of Nigeria, especially in the oil and gas sector.Many reports , opinions, and write-ups have been going on in the media.However, a recent recent diatribe report in one of the online platforms…
The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) has called on the Federal Government to design a proper transition plan to guide contractors in the switch from asphalt to concrete road construction across Nigeria. Speaking at the 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the federation in Abuja, FOCI President and Chairman-in-Council, Chief Vincent Barrah, said while members…
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said he holds no grudges against anyone for past actions taken against him, stressing that forgiveness and reconciliation are indispensable for Nigeria’s political stability and national development. Jonathan spoke on Wednesday evening in Abuja at a requiem mass held in honour of former Minister and one-time PDP National Chairman,…
The ancient city of Ibadan is agog with celebrations as preparations reach their peak for the coronation of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic event is scheduled to hold today at Mapo Hall, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state governors, royal fathers, and eminent Nigerians expected…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have pledged their full support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and vowed to reclaim the state’s governorship seat from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). At a strategic meeting in Abuja on Thursday, key party figures including former APC…
Five weeks into the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), voter apathy has continued to mar participation in the South-East and South-South zones. Data released by INEC show that in 35 days, the South-East recorded only 76,493 online pre-registrations and 22,991 physical registrations, while the South-South registered 280,904…
