Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release of Withheld LG Allocations
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations, allowing for the payment of outstanding salaries. The Supreme Court had initially withheld the allocations due to the state’s political crisis, pending proper appropriation by the State House of Assembly. However, Attorney-General of the Federation and […]
Rivers Emergency: Democratic Tenets Must Be Upheld – Governor Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and urging Nigerians to resist any threats to democracy. On Tuesday, President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six […]
Kwankwaso Slams NASS for Backing Rivers Emergency Rule, Calls It Anti-Democratic
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has strongly criticized the National Assembly for endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The move, announced on Tuesday, has sparked widespread debate, with both the Senate and House of Representatives backing the president’s decision two days later. However, Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential […]
Feds Grant NYC 30-Day Extension to End Congestion Pricing Amid Funding Threats and Political Clash
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted New York City a 30-day extension to end its congestion pricing program, pushing back the original March 21 deadline set by the Trump administration. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the extension in a post on X, saying, “We will provide New York with a 30-day extension as discussions […]
Heathrow Airport Shuts Down After Massive Fire Triggers Power Outage, Disrupting Global Travel
London’s Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, has been fully shut down following a major power outage caused by a massive fire in the surrounding area. The closure is expected to disrupt more than 1,300 flights, affecting tens of thousands of travelers worldwide. Airport authorities have urged passengers to stay away, warning […]
Netanyahu Fires Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Over October 7 Intelligence Failures, Sparking Protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially dismissed Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service, following growing backlash over the agency’s failure to prevent the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The Israeli cabinet approved Bar’s early dismissal on Thursday, just days after Netanyahu announced his intention to remove him, citing […]
Morocco to Triple Casablanca Airport Capacity with $1.55 Billion Expansion Ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco has unveiled a 15 billion dirham ($1.55 billion) investment plan to expand Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, aiming to triple its passenger capacity by 2029. The ambitious project is a cornerstone of Morocco’s broader push to upgrade infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host with Spain and […]
Ganduje Dismisses Opposition Coalition, Confident of Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed the newly formed opposition coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that no political alliance can prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing re-election in 2027. Ganduje’s reaction follows Atiku’s Thursday press conference in Abuja, where he, alongside […]
Siminalayi Fubara Denies Tinubu’s Allegations, Defends Actions
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations made by President Bola Tinubu in his recent state of emergency declaration, insisting that he has taken necessary steps to maintain peace and rebuild governance structures in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara refuted claims that he failed to act against […]
National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers Despite Opposition
Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives have approved President Bola Tinubu’s March 18, 2025, declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State before the expiration of the 48-hour constitutional deadline, despite widespread criticism. In separate voice votes, the 109-member Senate and the 360-member House of Representatives both dominated by the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
