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A coalition of Nigerians has expressed dismay and disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a gross abuse of power and a blatant disregard for the Constitution, democratic principles, and the rule of law. In a letter to the African...

The Rivers Mandate Group (RMG) has strongly discredited the claims made by George Nwaeke, former Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing them as a desperate and poorly executed political script aimed at falsely implicating the governor. In a statement signed by Pastor Godknows John,...

The Centre for Energy Development and Economic Sustainability (CEDES) has strongly condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the recent Naira-for-Crude policy, warning that the move is a deliberate attempt to cripple local refineries and sustain Nigeria’s dependence on fuel imports. In a statement issued in Abuja on...

*Warns Against Vandalism Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has voiced strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing that the move is essential for restoring stability amid the ongoing political crisis.This was contained in a statement signed...

The AVOCATS SAND FRONTIERES has announced plan to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists in enhancing digital Rights in Nigeria. This was made known when a delegation led by the member of the board Ivan PANEFF paid the National Secretariat a courtesy visit on Monday. According to Ivan the...

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Monday held a peaceful march in Abuja with a call on the authorities to wade into the alleged politicization of the judiciary in the country. The protesters who brandished several banners and placards with inscriptions as “Enough of crooked court orders”, “We want...

*urges NNPCL to quickly open Kaduna refinery A group of northern energy experts, Arewa Youths Initiative For Energy Reforms (AYIFER), has commended Dangote refinery for the downward review of petroleum products prices across the country. This was, even as, the Energy Group has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer...

The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), representing 100 women groups, has tendered an unreserved apology to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Nigerian Senate over the unfounded allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The apology was made during a press conference held in Abuja on March...

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjain Kalu, CON, will lead dignitaries and alumni to the University of Calabar’s 50th anniversary celebration scheduled to be held on March 20, 2025. The Deputy Speaker will deliver the 50th Anniversary/Convocation Lecture on the topic “Our Gown in Town...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025. Under the new arrangement, buyers in Lagos would purchase fuel at N860 per litre at...