Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on declaring a state of emergency in Nigeria’s security and economy sectors, rather than in Rivers State. Ndume made this statement on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Daily. He emphasized that the …
Bayelsa’s Pro-Wike Rally Postponed Amid Growing Tensions
The political rally organized by The NEW Associates, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 12 in Yenagoa, has been postponed to April 26, 2025. George Turnah, MON, convener of the event and leader of the Bayelsa State Chapter, made the announcement on Friday, April 11, during a press briefing in Yenagoa. …
Oyo Speaker Refutes Involvement In Alaafin Coronation, Project
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, has denied any involvement in school or building projects outside the state, as well as any role in the planning or hosting of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation …
Nigeria’s Oil Reserves Hit 37B Barrels, Gas Climbs To 210.54 TCF – NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially declared the country’s petroleum reserves as of January 1, 2025, revealing 37.28 billion barrels of crude oil and condensate, along with 210.54 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. The announcement was made in a press release titled “The Declaration of Annual …
Iran Weighs Interim Nuclear Deal In Bid To Ease Tensions With U.S
Iran is reportedly considering proposing an interim nuclear agreement in ongoing negotiations with the United States, aiming to ease rising tensions and lay the groundwork for a longer-term accord. According to Axios, Iranian officials view a comprehensive deal as unlikely within the tight two-month deadline set by President Donald Trump. As a …
Rivers Cp Apologizes, Removes Dpo Over Journalist Assault
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Adewale Adepoju, has announced the removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) responsible for the Abali Park area, following the assault of journalists during the #TakeItBack protest in Port Harcourt on Monday, April 7, 2025. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Rivers State chapter …
FG Dismisses Claims Of Bias In Tinubu’s Appointments
The Federal Government has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu’s political appointments favor the South-West, describing the allegations as baseless and misleading. The accusations, which have stirred public debate, were raised by critics who argue that the president’s appointments do not reflect Nigeria’s ethnic and regional diversity. Among them is Senator Ali Ndume …
FCTA To Landowners: Develop Within Two Years Or Forfeit Land
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has introduced a series of land administration reforms, including a new law that mandates the revocation of undeveloped plots two years after the issuance of Rights of Occupancy. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Director of …
Verydarkman Vows To Support Tell Your Papa Banned Protest Song
Controversial activist VeryDarkMan has pledged to sponsor the video shoot for the protest song Tell Your Papa, which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. The Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned the song on Thursday, labeling it inappropriate and offensive. Ironically, the ban has brought significant attention to the song, which …
New Visa Requirements Announced By U.S. Embassy In Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has introduced updated requirements for visa applicants at its Abuja and Lagos offices, effective from Tuesday, April 22, 2025. This announcement comes amidst evolving bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United States, following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hike on Nigerian imports. According to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, …