- Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers, has denied the allegation of sponsoring the attack on oil facilities in the state
- Fubara clarified while denying the allegation by the former Rivers’ HoS George Nwaeke, who accused the governor of being behind the crisis rocking the oil-rich state
- Nwaeke’s allegation came barely two weeks after Governor Fubara was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, who declared a state of emergency in Rivers
Siminalayi Fubara has denied the allegation that he is behind the crisis in Rivers
Photo Credit: @SimFubaraKSCSource: TwitterFubara reacts to Nwaeke’s allegationGovernor Siminalayi Fubara has denied the allegation that he was funding allegation in Rivers
Photo Credit: @SimFubaraKSCSource: TwitterWhen did Tinubu declare Rivers’ state of emergency?”Given that Nigeria’s 2025 budget relies heavily on oil production, targeting 2.06 million barrels per day (bpd) to fund a N54.99 trillion budget. Rivers State is crucial to achieving these economic goals.”Wike’s security did not invade Fubara’s private residence
Tinubu’s minister orders immediate reopening of Lagos bridge to ease traffic
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to ease severe traffic congestion Federal Controller of Works, Olukorede Kesha, confirmed that remedial measures are being implemented to restore vehicular movement The bridge was initially set for closure until May 2025 for repairs, but worsening gridlock prompted ... Read more Continue reading here 
One major reasons Tinubu fired Kyari, NNPCL board emerges
President Bola Tinubu dismissed Mele Kyari and other NNPCL board members due to concerns over their performance Tinubu has set ambitious targets for the new leadership, including increasing daily crude oil production to three million barrels by 2030 and boosting gas output to 10 billion cubic meters The reconstituted NNPCL board includes industry experts, with ... Read more Continue reading here
Farmer slumps on hearing false alarm, eventually dies, family makes request
A 54-year-old farmer, Jeremiah Onuminya, tragically collapsed and died in Usha, Agatu Local Government Area, following a false alarm about an impending attack Local authorities confirmed that exhaustion while fleeing was the cause of his death, urging residents to verify information to prevent panic The incident coincided with allegations of cattle poisoning in the area, ... Read more Continue reading here
Pregnant woman dies as hospital allegedly refuses treatment over N500k deposit
A pregnant woman, identified as Kemi, tragically lost her life after a private hospital allegedly refused her treatment due to her husband’s inability to deposit N500,000 for treatment Her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared a heartbreaking video on social media capturing her final moments and detailing their ordeal As usual, Nigerians on social media reacted differently ... Read more Continue reading here
Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get…
The Good Governance Advocates of Nigeria (GGAN) has spoken on FG’s agricultural policies, hailing President Tinubu and agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari The group highlighted global collaborations and domestic initiatives, including fertilizer distribution and food aid, as crucial steps toward agricultural growth and food security GGAN also noted a significant drop in food pricesup to 70% ... Read more Continue reading here