The dramatic rift between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Dangote Refinery has sent shockwaves throughout the country’s fuel market, threatening to upend the delicate balance of power between the government, private industry, and consumers. The collapse of the long-awaited agreement to supply crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in […]
The situation in Rivers State, Nigeria, has taken a dramatic turn with the imposition of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu, citing a prolonged and escalating political feud between state lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike and Governor Fubara. The development has led to the governor and his family being held hostage by heavily […]
The controversial Social Media Bill has scaled the second reading in the National Assembly, sparking widespread concern among Nigerians and civil society groups. The bill, which aims to regulate social media and online activities in Nigeria, was introduced to the National Assembly earlier this year and has been met with intense opposition from various stakeholders. […]
My dear people of Nigeria, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been guided by my constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty. We […]
President Bola Tinubu , has consistently been surrounded by controversy or has raised concerns among various stakeholders. This pattern is not unique to Tinubu alone, as the history of Nigerian politics is replete with instances where actions taken by leaders, particularly at the federal level, have been controversial or have sparked concern. The declaration […]
The recent decision by President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers for a period of six months has been met with widespread criticism from the legal community. In a move that has been described as unprecedented and potentially unconstitutional, President Tinubu announced […]
Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. According to a statement from the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, GIP is the largest agricultural project […]
