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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…
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…
Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Fubara, Deputy, and Assembly Lawmakers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months. The announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, citing constitutional provisions and the failure of the state government to…
Female Corps Member ‘Raye’ Inspires Nigerians to Demand Accountability from Government — Ex-Minister Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister and human rights activist Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has commended National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie “Raye” Uguamaye for her courageous critique of the Nigerian government, describing her actions as a powerful lesson in democratic participation. Ezekwesili praised Uguamaye for her boldness in publicly criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its handling of…
My father is Nigeria’s greatest president despite criticism – Seyi Tinubu
Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, has hailed his father as Nigeria’s most outstanding leader. In a widely circulated video on Monday, Seyi made this statement while speaking to a group of young people in Yola, Adamawa State capital. “It was never politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family,…
BREAKING: At Least 204 Catholic Bishops Kidnapped, Over 15 Killed By Terrorists In Last 10 Years – Church Secretariat
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has revealed that at least 204 Catholic priests and seminarians have been abducted by terrorists and religious extremists over the past decade, with more than 15 brutally killed during captivity. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat, Michael Banjo, following a…
Tinubu Focused on Shared Prosperity, Not 2027 Election – Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s primary focus is on delivering shared prosperity to Nigerians rather than preparing for the 2027 general elections. The statement, made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, comes amid a wave of political defections and speculation about the formation of a coalition…
Over 600 Pupils in FCT Abuja Schools Learn in Deplorable Conditions, Sit on Bare Floors Under Leaking Roofs
Two primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are in a state of severe neglect, with over 600 pupils forced to sit on bare floors under leaking roofs due to a lack of basic infrastructure. The dire conditions at LEA Primary School Gasaki in Karshi Ward and LEA Primary School Gosa 1 have…
Federal Government Denies Targeted Killings of Christians, Counters US Congress Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly countered claims by the US Congress that Christians are being targeted for killings in parts of the country, describing the narrative as misleading and the work of “fifth columnists” seeking to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a statement issued by the Ministry of…