Author: Friday Omosola

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara resumed office on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule in the state. Fubara arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital, in the afternoon—just a day after the sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, handed over power. The State House of Assembly also held its first sitting immediately after Ibas handed over power.. Addressing citizens only hours later, Fubara explained why he chose not to challenge Tinubu’s decision in court. He said he accepted the state of emergency and opted to cooperate with both the President and the National Assembly out of a conviction that…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resumed his duties at the Government House in Port Harcourt, following the end of the six-month state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu. The governor, who arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at 11:40 a.m. with his wife, Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, was greeted by a large crowd of supporters, former commissioners, and local government chairmen. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Fubara returns to Rivers after end of emergency rule Upon his return to the Government House, the governor thanked the people for their support and…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships with the US state of Georgia in infrastructure, healthcare, education, technology, and the creative industries. He spoke at the US–Nigeria Policy and Trade Forum, held alongside FNITCC-AFRICON 2025 at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta yesterday. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos was open for investment and eager to establish collaborations that would outlast the current administration and shape future generations. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu pledges to leave no youth behind as 5,000 job seekers attend Lagos fair The governor emphasised Lagos’s interest in developing a sister-city framework to connect…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his official return to the state capital of Port Harcourt. He landed at Port Harcourt International Airport around 12:19 p.m. on Friday, over 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule in the state. The governor was met by a large crowd of supporters who had gathered at the airport’s VIP wing to greet him. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Fubara returns to Rivers after emergency rule ended  Although the House of Assembly had resumed its sessions the previous day, Fubara had not yet returned to Government House, despite the public anticipation.…

The Lagos State Police have apprehended Shamsideen Adio, a prominent figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in connection with two separate violent incidents. The 55-year-old, known as “Shameleon,” is being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti-Yaba, where a thorough investigation is currently underway. READ ALSO: Min Oyetola hosts NURTW delegation in Abuja According to a police statement from Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Babaseyi Oluseyi, Adio is accused of seriously injuring a dispatch rider on Lagos Island. The victim, who was reportedly struck with a helmet and fists, is currently hospitalised and receiving…

President Bola Tinubu has assured the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee that Nigeria is fully prepared to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Receiving the delegation in Abuja yesterday, Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, said Nigeria is making a determined push to become the first African nation to stage the Games. He stressed that his administration has thrown its full weight behind the bid, pledging an inclusive, diverse, and world-class sporting event. READ ALSO: Seyi Tinubu can run for office, even against his father in 2027, says Presidential aide In a strategic session with the team led by…

The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has endorsed solar-powered irrigation pumps developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for a nationwide rollout. The initiative aims to enhance food security by increasing agricultural productivity and lowering costs for farmers ahead of the 2025 dry season. During its 152nd meeting at the Presidential Villa, the NEC decided to seek President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the mass production and distribution of the pumps. READ ALSO: Shettima chairs NEC meeting amid Tinubu’s renewed call for state police The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu,…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have strengthened their collaboration in the ongoing fight against corruption. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NBA’s Ilorin branch to the EFCC’s zonal directorate. Sulyman Kosemani, the Chairman of the NBA Ilorin branch, led the delegation and praised the existing working relationship between lawyers in Kwara State and the EFCC. READ ALSO: EFCC faces criticism over “judgment shall start from the house of God” post He emphasised the importance of a more profound alliance, particularly calling on the anti-graft agency to…

The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive, state-wide enumeration of all private schools, an initiative aimed at creating a detailed and up-to-date database for educational planning and policy development. The project, spearheaded by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, was announced during the week. According to the OEQA Coordinating Director, Remi Abdul, the exercise has the full support of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun. READ ALSO: Lagos govt suspends reclamation projects Abdul explained that the enumeration goes beyond a simple count; it is a strategic effort to…

Following the conclusion of a six-month state of emergency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (ret.), the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has handed over control to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Ibas declared that his mission, assigned by President Bola Tinubu, has been successfully completed. In a broadcast to the state, Ibas stated that his goal was to restore peace and order in Rivers following the political turmoil that led to the emergency proclamation on March 18. READ ALSO: Reinstatement of Governor Fubara triggers mixed reactions nationwide He expressed a sense of fulfillment as he departed his post. Tinubu ended the state of…