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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State will address residents in a statewide broadcast at 6:00 p.m. today, following his return to Port Harcourt after the end of a six-month emergency rule in the state. Fubara made the announcement while speaking to journalists at the Government House in Port Harcourt on…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, with members expected to resume work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Dr. George Ebong, President of the FCT chapter, confirmed the suspension during an interview with Channels Television…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Kaduna State on Friday afternoon for a one-day working visit, touching down at the Kaduna International Airport around 1:00 p.m. The President was warmly received by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, alongside Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, federal ministers, senators, and other senior government…
overnor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State returned to the state capital, Port Harcourt, on Friday, following the official end of the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport at approximately 12:19 p.m., over 24 hours after President Tinubu formally lifted…
The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), FCT chapter, to immediately suspend their ongoing indefinite strike. During an emergency meeting held on Thursday, the committee—chaired by Senator David Jimkuta (Taraba South)—met with leaders of…
For the first time in its 62-year history, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) can now produce 4,000 to 5,000 passports within five hours, thanks to new centralized infrastructure, according to Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The minister made this known on Thursday after inspecting the newly built Centralised Passport Personalisation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today, Friday, September 19, for Kaduna State, as part of a brief but significant visit, according to a statement from the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the trip in an official statement on Thursday.…
The National Assembly of Nigeria has directed the withdrawal of all previously issued circulars concerning contract awards for the 2025 fiscal year. This directive comes as the government prepares to roll out the ₦23.9 trillion capital component of the 2025 budget, which is expected to continue through 2026. This resolution…
Jose Mourinho has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Benfica, marking a dramatic return to Portuguese football 21 years after his last managerial role in the country. The 62-year-old tactician, renowned for stints at Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, signed a contract that runs…
The House of Representatives’ Special Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the persistent killings in Plateau State has pledged to dig deep into the root causes of the prolonged crisis, which has left communities devastated across the region. The committee, led by Hon. Wale Hammed, made this known during a courtesy visit to…
