More than 150 Nigerian women and children were deported by Libyan authorities on Tuesday under a UN-affiliated “voluntary return” scheme for irregular migrants, an immigration official and UN sources said. Libya is a key departure point on North Africa’s Mediterranean coast for migrants, mainly from other parts of Africa, risking dangerous sea voyages in the hope of reaching Europe. Speaking to AFP, Mohamad Baredaa of Libya’s migration agency said the…

The political battle between pro-Wike allies and Governor Siminalayi Fubara continues to escalate following the Supreme Court judgment, causing significant setbacks to the economy and development of Rivers State, with residents bearing the brunt of the turmoil. Since December 2023, Governor Fubara and 27 lawmakers, including Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA), Martins Amaewhule, have been locked in a prolonged political crisis. The conflict stems from allegations…

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,…

Another explosion has reportedly occurred at an oil facility in Okwawriwa, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (LGA), following the Trans-Niger Terminal pipeline explosion that happened in Bodo, Gokana LGA of Rivers State. The exploded pipeline is said to be a federal pipeline that transports crude oil to Imo State and Brass in Bayelsa State. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday. An eyewitness disclosed that…

Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Fubara and Lawmakers, Appoints Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Administrator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in a…

In a historic, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. The announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, where the President cited the escalating political crisis in the state as the reason for his intervention. “By this declaration, the…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has won a lawsuit challenging its FZE’s N100 billion import licence. On Tuesday, the Federal High Court Abuja dismissed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) request to join the lawsuit. FCCPC’s joinder request was dismissed by Justice Inyang Ekwo while ruling on its application to join and prove Dangote’s alleged planned monopoly in the oil and gas sector. The pending suit by Dangote…

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page. The former Anambra State governor made the announcement on his X handle on Tuesday. On the TikTok page, the former LP presidential flagbearer uploaded a video seeking followership and moves to build a new Nigeria that is possible. He said, “This is my official and only TikTok page. Kindly join me towards…

…Over non-payment of 20-yr ground rents For failing to pay twenty (20) years ground rent, Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, on Tuesday revoked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat’s land, housing the famous Wadata House in Abuja. The minister issued the revocation notice in a letter dated March 13, 2025, titled, “Notice of right of occupancy with file no: MISC 81346 in respect of plot no:…

The Rivers State Police Command has strongly refuted reports circulated online, alleging that violent riots erupted in the state, resulting in setting the residence of Nyesom Wike, incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ablaze. In a press statement issued on Monday to journalists, Grace Iringe-Koko, the police spokesperson described it as “deliberate report , false and baseless” with the intent of inciting unrest and fear among Rivers residents.…

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…