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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to immediately dismiss all officials appointed by the recently departed Sole Administrator during the Governor’s six-month suspension from office. Governor Fubara returned to the Rivers State Government House on Friday, following a six-month suspension imposed by President Bola Tinubu, a decision that attracted widespread condemnation across political and civil society circles. During the Governor’s absence, retired Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, who was appointed as the Sole Administrator, made several key appointments to state positions. Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the…

The Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike action, with members expected to return to work on Monday, 22 September 2025, by 8:00 a.m. The decision was confirmed by the President of ARD-FCTA, Dr George Ebong, in a statement to DAILY POST on Friday. Dr Ebong explained that the move followed the intervention of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils & Ancillary Matters, and was also taken out of respect for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. “The Senate intervened. Even though…

The Federal Government has trained students in no fewer than 100 tertiary institutions across the country on entrepreneurship development, as part of a broader strategy to equip young Nigerians with the skills needed to become self-reliant and reduce dependency on government employment. The initiative, under the Youth Enterprise With Innovation in Nigeria (YOUWIN) programme, was disclosed on Friday by the Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Baba, during a training session at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. According to Baba, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s vision to nurture entrepreneurial potential among Nigerian…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, fondly remembered as the matriarch of the Awolowo family, describing her as a pillar of courage, dignity, and unwavering national service. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of her passing, Tinubu praised the enduring influence of Mama HID Awolowo, whose legacy, he said, continues to inspire generations of Nigerians. “Ten years may have passed, but the memory of Mama HID Awolowo, the matriarch of the Awolowo family, remains fresh with deep respect in the heart of our nation,”…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of the state, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he received upon his return to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. Speaking shortly after his arrival, Fubara addressed supporters and well-wishers who had gathered in large numbers at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa, Ilwerre Local Government Area, to welcome him back. “I know everyone wants to hear something from me, in fact, you expected it when I landed at the airport,” the governor said, visibly moved by the show of solidarity. Describing the…

Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua may finally realise his long-held dream of fighting on African soil, with early 2026 being targeted for the historic bout. Promoter Ezekiel Adamu revealed in an interview with The Ring that advanced talks are underway to bring the two-time world heavyweight champion to Nigeria for a major fight. “I spoke with him, I spoke with his team, and they already said to me, ‘If we had an offer from Nigeria, it’s a match made in heaven,’” Adamu said. According to Adamu, Joshua has always expressed a desire to fight in Nigeria, his ancestral homeland, before…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he has reconciled with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, following months of political tension. Wike made the disclosure during an appearance on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, on Thursday. “We have been speaking. I don’t talk to a man I have not forgiven, so I have forgiven him,” Wike said. Emphasising his consistency in political dealings, he added:“I’m not a politician that says one thing here and does another different thing tomorrow. If I tell you we’re quarrelling then we are quarrelling, and…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has made Champions League history by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. The Norwegian forward reached the milestone on Thursday night after opening the scoring in City’s 2–0 victory over Napoli at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland’s first-half header not only set City on the path to securing three crucial points but also etched his name into the record books. The goal marked his 50th in the UEFA Champions League — achieved in just 49 appearances, making him the quickest player in the tournament’s history to hit the half-century mark.…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, of betrayal, stating that Damagun would not hesitate to “kill” him if given the opportunity. Wike made the explosive claims during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, where he responded to questions about his relationship with the PDP leadership and his fallout with party stakeholders. “I did everything, I had his lawyers, and that’s what sustained Damagun to be there,” Wike said. “But who is Damagun’s enemy now? It is me. If there is…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a significant milestone in Nigeria’s passport processing history, revealing that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) can now deliver between 4,000 and 5,000 passports within five hours — a first in the service’s 62-year existence. Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on Thursday during an inspection of the newly commissioned Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS headquarters in Abuja. He was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, and the Comptroller General of the NIS, Kemi Nanna Nandap. Speaking after the inspection, the Minister stated: “With these strategic…