Month: March 2025
Fuel Truck Explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja Leaves Many Feared Dead
A devastating explosion caused by a fuel-laden truck on Karu Bridge in Abuja has left an unspecified number of people dead and several vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has sent shockwaves through the city, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of chaos and tragedy. According to reports gathered, the explosion resulted…
Bill Mandating Facebook, Bloggers, Others to Have Offices in Nigeria Passes Second Reading in Senate
A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and requiring social media platforms and bloggers to establish physical offices in Nigeria has passed its second reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), the bill aims to regulate digital platforms operating in the country, promote accountability, and address challenges…
Nigerian Bar Association Urges National Assembly to Reject Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an unconstitutional overreach that threatens Nigeria’s democratic principles. In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, called on the National Assembly to reject the president’s decision, warning that…
Court Rejects NNPC’s Bid to Strike Out Dangote’s N100 Billion Suit Over Fuel Import Licenses
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) request to strike out a N100 billion lawsuit filed by Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and seven other companies. The suit challenges the issuance of fuel import licenses to NNPC and…
Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Another Benue Community, Injure Several Residents
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have launched another attack on Tse Jam town in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, injuring several residents, mainly local farmers. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge in neighboring areas. The armed herders reportedly invaded the community, located…
Religious Violence in Nigeria Primarily Caused by Extremists, Says CAN Northern Chapter Chair
Reverend Yakubu Pam, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Northern Chapter, has identified extremism and hate speech as the primary drivers of religious violence in Nigeria. Speaking on the growing tensions between religious groups, Reverend Pam emphasized the need to monitor the speeches of religious leaders who may incite violence through extremist rhetoric….
Tinubu Swears-In Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas Takes Office
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja at approximately 3:00 pm on Wednesday. The event was attended by key government officials,…
Tinubu’s Suspension of Rivers Governor Fubara Unconstitutional, Says Lawyer, Calls It ‘Illegal, Cowardly, and Dangerous’
Human rights lawyer Tope Temokun has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the subsequent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as unconstitutional, illegal, and politically motivated. Temokun argued that while Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution empowers the President to declare a state of…
National Assembly Confirms Tinubu Consulted Leadership Before Rivers State Emergency Declaration, Reveals Unanimous Support
The National Assembly has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu consulted its leadership before declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, a move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism. During a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the emergency declaration, citing political instability and security concerns, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy,…
BREAKING: Tinubu Deploys Military to Take Over Rivers State Government House After Suspending Governor Fubara
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed armed security operatives, including the Nigerian Army, to occupy the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt following his suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The move comes hours after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, citing political instability and security…