Written by I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a … Continue reading “Full Text: Tinubu ends state of emergency in Rivers, restores Fubara”
… Fubara, Amaewhule To Resume Thursday President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State, which began six months ago. Tinubu, who announced this in a statement he signed on Wednesday, explained that from the intelligence available to him, there was a new spirit of understanding, “a robust readiness, … Continue reading “Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers”
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the six months state of emergency declared in Rivers State on 18 March would have expired and this has led to high expectations among the people. The hope that this would be the case was further raised when Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), former Governor of … Continue reading “Rivers After Ibok-Ette Ibas: What Next? – By Reuben Abati “
The Israeli military said it was opening a temporary new route Wednesday to allow people to flee Gaza City, as it pressed a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas. The army unleashed a massive bombardment of Gaza City before dawn on Tuesday and pushed its troops deeper into the Gaza Strip’s largest urban hub. … Continue reading “Israel Says To Open New Route For Gazans Fleeing Embattled City”
The Federal Government has announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The move is part of ongoing reforms to unlock Nigeria’s vast food production potential through new policies that serve as a game-changer for agriculture and infrastructure investments in the country. Shettima, who disclosed this in Abuja … Continue reading “FG Unveils Agric Reforms”
World number one Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday pulled out of next week’s China Open with an injury suffered on the way to winning her fourth Grand Slam title in New York earlier this month. The Belarussian, who beat Amanda Anisimova to win the US Open for the second year running 10 days ago, will miss … Continue reading “World Number One Sabalenka Out Of China Open With Injury”
British pharmaceutical group GSK said Wednesday it will invest $30 billion in the United States over the next five years, as drugmakers face pressure from US President Donald Trump to produce more in the country. The investments, announced on the first day of Trump’s state visit to Britain, will bolster GSK’s research and development … Continue reading “GSK Vows $30bn Investment In US As Trump Visits”
The latest edition of the “FC” series of football video games set for release on Friday will seek to keep fans onside with polished moves as it faces new competition from rivals. While shedding its “FIFA” moniker in 2024 when its publisher parted ways with the global footballing body, “EA Sports FC 26” builds … Continue reading “‘Fifa’ Successor ‘FC 26’ Polishes Beautiful Game”
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has filed two fundamental rights actions at the Federal High Court, Abuja, against the Department for State Services (DSS), social media giants Meta (Facebook) and X Corp. According to a statement released by his legal team on Tuesday and … Continue reading “Sowore Sues DSS, Meta, X Over Alleged Rights Violations”
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge at the Federal High Court, Abuja, against the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. It listed X Corp and Meta Inc. (Facebook) as defendants. A Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Muhammed Abubakar, as well … Continue reading “UPDATED: DSS Sues Sowore, X, Meta Over Post About Tinubu”