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Rivers Elders Condemn State Of Emergency, Call For Wike’s Suspension

The Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it “unfair, unjust, and unconstitutional”. The Chairman of the forum Rufus Ada-George stated this on Thursday while presenting the group’s

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March 20, 2025

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BREAKING: House Of Reps Vote Overwhelmingly In Support Of Emergency Rule

The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly in support of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu,

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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AFDB Considers $500 Million Funding for Smallholder Farmers Across Africa

The African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across Africa. Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Scaling Finance

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Oil Prices Rise On Strong Demand Outlook

Oil prices rose on Thursday, boosted by a strong outlook for demand in the United States after fuel inventories fell more than expected, and a weaker U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures were up 34 cents, or 0.5%, to stand at $71.12 a

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Seplat Secures 87% Buyback Of $567m Bond In Tender Offer

Seplat Energy Plc has successfully concluded its tender offer for the repurchase of its outstanding 7.750 per cent Senior Notes due 2026. In a statement released through the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday, the company said the offer is with investors tendering

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Bank Of Industry Launches ₦10bn Fund For Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a special intervention programme, Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW), valued at ₦10 billion, to support female entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director, announced the initiative on Thursday in Lagos, emphasising that the

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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BREAKING: Senate Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation

Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Rivers Sole Administrator Ibot-Ete Ibas Resumes Duty

The newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibot-Ete Ibas, has officially resumed duty. The former Naval Chief arrived at the Government House, Port Harcourt, at noon on Thursday, following a formal reception at the airport led by the Rivers

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Atiku, El-Rufai, Babachir, Coalition Of Political Leaders Reject State Of Emergency In Rivers

The Coalition of Opposition Political Leaders led by former Vice President Atiku; former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachair Lawal, and some leaders of the Labour Party (LP) have rejected the introduction of

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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El-Rufai Challenges Tinubu’s Decision, Calls Fubara, Lawmakers’ Suspension Unconstitutional

A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufa’i, has condemned the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu and House of Assembly members for six months as

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Fuel Price Hike Imminent as Dangote Suspends Naira Transactions

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily suspended the sale of petroleum products in naira, following the collapse of its naira-for-crude oil agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The suspension, announced on Wednesday, March, 20, 2025 has sparked an instant

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Federal Government Warns States Amid Backlash Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Federal Government has issued a strong caution that it will not hesitate to impose intense sanctions including declaring a state of emergency in any state where national economic interests are endangered. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

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Reps End Plenary With No Mention Of Rivers Emergency Rule Declaration

The House of Representatives on Wednesday ended plenary without any mention of the state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the protracted political crisis in the oil-rich South-South state. Many

by News Editor

March 19, 2025

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JUST IN: Tinubu Swears In Ibok-ete Ibas As Rivers Sole Administrator

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The administrator was sworn in following a short meeting with the president on Wednesday afternoon. Tinubu announced the appointment of the retired naval chief

by News Editor

March 19, 2025

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JUST IN: Senate Steps Down Motion To Approve State Of Emergency In Rivers Until 3 pm

The Senate has stepped down its first order of the day, a motion to approve the proclamation of a state of Emergency in Rivers state until 3 pm, without providing much explanation for the delay. The motion, sponsored by Senate Leader, Opeyemi

by News Editor

March 19, 2025

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Rivers Elders Condemn State Of Emergency, Call For Wike’s Suspension

BREAKING: House Of Reps Vote Overwhelmingly In Support Of Emergency Rule

AFDB Considers $500 Million Funding for Smallholder Farmers Across Africa

Oil Prices Rise On Strong Demand Outlook

Seplat Secures 87% Buyback Of $567m Bond In Tender Offer

Bank Of Industry Launches ₦10bn Fund For Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs

BREAKING: Senate Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation

Rivers Sole Administrator Ibot-Ete Ibas Resumes Duty

Atiku, El-Rufai, Babachir, Coalition Of Political Leaders Reject State Of Emergency In Rivers

El-Rufai Challenges Tinubu’s Decision, Calls Fubara, Lawmakers’ Suspension Unconstitutional

Fuel Price Hike Imminent as Dangote Suspends Naira Transactions

Federal Government Warns States Amid Backlash Over Rivers Emergency Rule

Reps End Plenary With No Mention Of Rivers Emergency Rule Declaration

JUST IN: Tinubu Swears In Ibok-ete Ibas As Rivers Sole Administrator

JUST IN: Senate Steps Down Motion To Approve State Of Emergency In Rivers Until 3 pm

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