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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, used this year’s Democracy Day celebration to restate his administration’s promise to follow the law, protect the rights of all citizens, and ensure that everyone can take part in democratic processes. The message was delivered in Port Harcourt on Thursday, as Nigerians marked 26 years of uninterrupted democracy. Fubara said…

Tragedy struck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, as no fewer than seven persons, including three siblings, lost their lives in separate ghastly road accidents along major expressways in the state. The unfortunate incidents, which occurred at different locations, have thrown the affected communities into mourning. The first accident, which claimed the lives…

The Bishop of the Diocese of Amichi, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Ephraim Ikeakor, has taken a swipe at Nigeria’s political leadership, declaring that the country is bedevilled by the tragedy of confusing looters with leaders. Speaking during a Pre-Synod press conference held at Immanuel Church, Akwihedi, in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State,…

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the earlier scheduled nationwide broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day and will now address Nigerians through a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12. The development was confirmed in a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, on Tuesday. The presidency…

The Federal Government has reacted to media reports suggesting that a forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) may have collapsed. The reports, which spread across various platforms, came amid ongoing economic reforms. However, the government said no final agreement has been reached on the proposed crude oil…

A diesel tanker went up in flames on Tuesday afternoon after it overturned on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near the NASFAT area, throwing commuters into confusion and triggering a heavy fire that damaged several vehicles. The explosion happened around 3:00 p.m., when the tanker, fully loaded with diesel, lost control and fell on its side before…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election have collapsed due to the president’s performance in office. Wike made this known on Wednesday during the official opening of major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory. He spoke while commissioning the Maitama-Gishiri…

A 19-year-old aspiring Nigerian musician, identified only as Destiny, has tragically lost his life after an alleged brutal assault in Ghana’s Volta Region. The incident, which reportedly occurred on May 28, is believed to have stemmed from a business-related dispute involving Destiny and other Nigerians residing in Ghana. Sources revealed to PUNCH Metro that Destiny…

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), who currently serves as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has revealed that the proposed ₦1.48 trillion budget for 2025 includes allocations in anticipation of the possible reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other displaced government officials. Speaking before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee overseeing Rivers State affairs…

Dele Momodu, a veteran journalist and senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned that Nigeria’s democratic foundations are under serious threat. He believes the country is heading toward a system dominated by civilian autocrats. Momodu expressed these concerns during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a programme aired by Channels Television on…

A member of the Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Mr. Wale Ade-Oba, has resigned his appointment, citing what he described as poor performance by Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, despite huge budgetary allocations. Ade-Oba, in a statement made available to newsmen, said he could no longer continue to work under an administration he accused of lacking…