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Timaya Debate On Insecurity
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Selective Outrage? Timaya’s Tweet Sparks Debate On Insecurity And Government Double Standards

Nigerian singer Timaya has found himself at the centre of a heated debate after tweeting about the insecurity in his home state, Bayelsa....

Nigeria’s economy is “turning around
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Reactions Trail Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked intense reactions, with opposition leaders, legal experts, and...

Rivers State Governor, Fubara
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Tinubu Dismisses Rivers State Governor, Deputy, and Appoints Caretaker Govt.

President Bola Tinubu has declared a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. This announcement, made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday evening,...

Tinubu Catholic Bishops
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ICYMI: Following U.S. Threat of Sanctions Over Christian Killings, Tinubu Invites Catholic Bishops, Speaks on Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Abuja, where he dismissed concerns about religious bias...

Fubara Rivers Assembly quarters
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Pro-Wike Lawmakers Deny Fubara Access to Rivers Assembly for Budget Presentation Despite Ultimatum

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has been prevented from accessing the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters in Port Harcourt this morning....

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Niger: General Tchiani Receives National Conference Final Report in Niamey

The final report of the Nigerien National Conference has been ceremoniously handed over to the head of the junta, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, in...

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President Mahama Arrives in Niger After Visit to Mali, Continues Tour of Sahel States

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Niamey on Sunday for a friendship...

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After Fighting Dirty During Her Time as Senator, Remi Tinubu Backs Senate on Senator Natasha’s Suspension

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has contradicted her call for women to speak up against oppression and intimidation by defending the Nigerian Senate...

Rivers State Governor, Fubara
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Rivers Assembly, Under Reinstated Speaker Amaewhule, Gives Governor Fubara 48 Hours to Present 2025 Budget

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to lawmakers under reinstated...

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ECOWAS Mission Exits Guinea-Bissau After President Umaro’s Threats of Expulsion Amid His Bid to Illegally Retain Power

A joint mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations, sent to Guinea-Bissau to facilitate dialogue ahead...

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Supreme Court Declares Rivers LG Election Invalid, Dismisses Governor Fubara’s Appeals Against Amaewhule

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed all local government chairmen in Rivers State, ruling that the October 2024 election was invalid. Ruling...

CSS ECOWAS Negotiations
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CSS Ministers Agree On Unified Strategy For ECOWAS Negotiations At Bamako Meeting

Bamako hosted a high-level ministerial meeting of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) on February 22-23, 2025. The meeting, attended by key ministers...