Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has signed into law the state’s N1.188 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, once again shunning lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The development comes amid the continued power struggle between Fubara and Wike. The governor signed the budget into law within two … Read more

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted the setbacks in efforts to improve the country’s refinery operations, despite warnings from Shell. He revealed that industrialist Aliko Dangote had spearheaded a team that invested $750 million into a public-private partnership to manage the refineries, an initiative aimed at addressing Shell’s earlier concerns about inefficiency and corruption. … Read more

On Wednesday, January 1, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited the former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu. This visit, according to Obi’s aide, in a statement shared via X (formerly known as Twitter) was to extend his condolences over the recent loss of Aliyu’s mother and younger sister. Legit.ng gathered that … Read more

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, went head-to-head with a former governor of Rivers State, and his estranged benefactor, Dr. Peter Odili, saying he brought Odili back to life, after his retirement into oblivion. Wike, the immediate past governor of the state, warned that as an elder statesman, Odili should … Read more

All things being equal, the National Assembly may pass the 2025 budget in the first week of February, a competent source has said. Senate spokesperson, Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu, hinting on the passage, explained that the joint committee on appropriation of the two chambers of the National Assembly would present their report on the N49.7 trillion … Read more

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has initiated plans to increase the number of local government areas in the state, saying it has become imperative for “administrative convenience and efficient service delivery”. He dropped the hint weekend at Awomukwu Ikwuano Local Government Area, at a civic exception organised by Awomukwu Think Tank Forum in honour … Read more

A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku also demanded a thorough investigation into the incident, labelling it a gross violation of military tradition. In a statement released by his media office, signed by Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed outrage over the event, … Read more

Rivers State is grappling with what former APC governorship candidate Tonye Cole has described as a “party-less state”—a situation he believes has led to confusion and inefficiency in governance. Speaking on ARISE NEWS, on Wednesday, about the state of politics in Rivers, Cole said, “It’s a state of confusion, and that cannot be allowed to … Read more

The board member representing South East in the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Kenneth Ugbala, has said President Bola Tinubu was concerned about the situation of roads in the region. Kenneth Ugbala said all federal roads in the region were been attended to by the federal government. He stated this in his Okoffia hometown, Ezza … Read more

In a recent video message broadcast on Symfoni TV from 14:19, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Tinubu to adopt a more nationally inclusive approach to his leadership style. In a direct address to the president, Obi emphasized the importance of distinguishing between state and national leadership roles. “Mr. President, you … Read more

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the current administration, stating that Nigeria’s political, economic, and security conditions have worsened significantly. The former Labour Party presidential candidate made these remarks in a New Year message addressing the nation’s challenges. “Our nation and its fortunes are in clear reverse. Nigeria remains one of the … Read more

Montenegro extradited a South Korean businessman, the “cryptocurrency king,” on Tuesday, to the United States. This action followed a decision by Montenegro’s justice ministry earlier this month, which favoured the US extradition request over a competing plea from South Korea, as confirmed by Montenegrin authorities. According to the police, officers from the National Central Bureau … Read more

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has described erstwhile governor, Peter Odili as the the beginning and end of politics in the state. Speaking at the 2025 New Year State Banquet in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday night, Fubara said that Odili is the right face and image of Rivers State. He noted … Read more

The military high command on Tuesday said no fewer than 16,171 terrorist fighters and their families dropped their weapons and surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in one year. The military also revealed that troops across all operational theatres killed 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538 and rescued 7,063 kidnapped victims in 12 months. Also on … Read more