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Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family members are reportedly being held hostage at the Government House in Port Harcourt by a contingent of heavily armed soldiers, sources have revealed. The incident took place on Tuesday night, shortly after President Bola Tinubu invoked Section 180 of the Nigerian Constitution to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The state of emergency follows a rapidly escalating political feud between Governor Fubara and lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, who recently initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara. These actions appear to be an attempt to settle political scores following a fallout between…

On Tuesday, March 18, the Nigerian Senate passed for first reading a bill aimed at amending the Nigerian Data Protection Act of 2023, with the goal of compelling major social media platforms and independent bloggers to establish physical offices within Nigeria. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023, Mandating the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media Platforms, and for Related Matters, 2025,” the bill was introduced by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta State. The proposed amendment requires platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp,…

Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made serious allegations against the Nigerian Senate, describing it as a “secret society” where lawmakers are intimidated into silence by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In an interview with the BBC Hausa, Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed that senators are too afraid to voice differing opinions for fear of losing opportunities, privileges, and their ability to speak in the Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan further accused the Senate leadership of creating a culture of fear, where any criticism of the Senate President or opposing his views could result in retaliation, including being sidelined from parliamentary activities. “There is this…

By Damilola Olufemi and Friday Omosola The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new and significant turn with the federal government’s decision to withhold the state’s monthly allocation, citing a court order. This move has sparked widespread debate, raising concerns about economic instability, governance paralysis, and political maneuvering in one of Nigeria’s most strategic oil-producing states. The feud between Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been at the center of this development. The power struggle between both leaders escalated following Wike’s alleged unilateral appointment of commissioners and…

By Alade Adisa The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed an incident on the Trans Niger Delta Pipeline (TNP) and has assured residents that the situation is under control. While confirming that the facility is operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), the police disclosed that two individuals have been arrested for questioning regarding the incident. The command stated that the event occurred on Monday night and reiterated that there is no immediate threat to residents or the environment. Investigation Ongoing, Cause of Fire Unclear The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Rivers State Command, Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko,…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on the National Assembly to honour its sacred responsibility of leadership by prioritising unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests. Shettima made the call during an Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) event hosted by President Bola Tinubu for the leadership and members of the House of Representatives at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, March 17. Speaking on behalf of President Tinubu, Shettima urged the lawmakers to embrace their roles with humility and a shared commitment to progress. He emphasised the importance of cooperation and collaboration in fostering national growth, stating: “In…

Explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo area of Rivers State. The section of the major pipeline which is in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of the State is said to be on fire. At press time the cause of the explosion has not been ascertained, but the pipeline facility is currently under heavy fire It has not also been determined if the cause of the explosion is human interference, following the threats by some militant groups to attack oil installations in the region if the Federal government withholds the allocation of Rivers State following the political crisis in…

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has outlined the key challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration during the first 18 months, with a particular focus on the controversial removal of the fuel subsidy. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central in the Senate, stated that the primary difficulty the President encountered came not from ordinary Nigerians, but from those who had benefitted from the subsidy—many of whom, he claims, were part of a powerful cabal. These individuals, according to Bamidele, sought to undermine the administration for their own personal gain, making it harder for the government to govern effectively.…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced that the 2022 Electoral Act will be amended to allow statutory delegates to participate in political parties’ primaries for the 2027 general election. This amendment, Akpabio explained, seeks to address an important oversight in the previous electoral law. Speaking during a meeting with the national leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja on Monday, Akpabio highlighted that the omission of statutory delegates from the primaries under the 2022 Electoral Act had created significant issues. He referred to this oversight as a mistake that must be rectified to ensure a…

The House of Representatives has donated N705 million to the Federal Government to support vulnerable Nigerians during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas made the announcement on Monday during an Iftar dinner hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he was joined by the principal officers of the House. Presenting the donation, Speaker Abbas expressed the lawmakers’ commitment to alleviating the economic hardship faced by the most vulnerable citizens, particularly during Ramadan, a time of reflection and charity. The donation underscores the House’s ongoing efforts to support the welfare of Nigerians…