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PROTOCOL We would like to begin by expressing our profound gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for graciously granting us this audience. The significance of this invitation is not lost on us, and in recognition of its importance, we have temporarily set aside our period of mourning following the passing of our revered leader, Chief (Dr.) Edwin Clark, on 17th February 2025, to be present today. 2. Mr. President, as you may have observed, our delegation is substantial, comprising some of the most distinguished leaders from our region. Among us are esteemed traditional rulers, treaty kings, former…

President Bola Tinubu, addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasised the critical need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. During a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), President Tinubu reiterated that respect for the judiciary is crucial in upholding democracy and fostering harmony. The President advised the leaders to be more broadminded, selfless and focused on the larger vision of salvaging the region, politically and economically, by insisting that the judiciary’s interpretations of the Constitution be respected.…

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has released his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Conspicuously missing from the list are Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho. Nigeria will face group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, March 21st, before hosting Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo four days later, on March 25th. 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe Crackers Goalkeepers:Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars) Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos…

Details have emerged on how security operatives rescued two staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) who were kidnapped last Friday along the rivers and creeks of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Operatives of Operation Puff Adder in the Niger Delta, led by DSP Chris Nwaogbo have rescued two top staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) kidnapped on Friday along the river on the way to Ayakoro community, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the hometown of the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. Those rescued include Akari Loveday, the…

The Washington’s Metropolitan Police in the District of Columbia is currently investigating an incidence of shooting outside the White House, seat of government of the United States of America (USA). It is widely reported that the US Secret Service shot a man outside the White House early on Sunday after an “armed confrontation”. President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time of incidence as he was said to be spending the weekend at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago. In a statement, the service said, it had earlier received tip-off from local police about a “suicidal individual who…

Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB has called on South-East governors and religious leaders to ban mortuaries because the spirits of dead bodies in morgues were wandering around without rest because they were not buried or committed to mother earth. MASSOB leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu made the call in a statement made available to newsmen and circulated on the social media on Monday, March 10. In the statement, Madu said “the wandering and restless spirits of unburied dead bodies in mortuaries are continuously possessing the younger people, leading and influencing them into all manners of criminalities,…

In a move apparent to implementation of the Supreme Court ruling of February 28, 2025, recognizing the Speaker Amaewhule led Assembly as the authentic state House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has invited RT. Hon Martins Chike Amaewhule and his 26 other lawmakers loyal to the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike for a crucial meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. An invitation letter from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) dated March 7 and signed by the SSG, Chief (Dr) Tammy Wenike Danagogo referenced the governor’s March 5 letter, in which he acknowledged receipt of…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has banned loud preachings in markets and open places in the state, accusing preachers of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Gov Soludo, warning preachers to desist from using loudspeakers for preaching in markets and public spaces, declared that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order of the state would face a fine of ₦500,000. Our Correspondent reports that a viral video circulating on social media captures the governor confronting an unidentified roadside preacher at a market in the state, instructing him to stop disrupting traders with his preaching and advised him to either preach in…

The government of Abia state has warned developers in the state that it will no longer approve construction of three storey buildings without elevators. It stated that all storey buildings from three floors and above must be fitted with elevators to ensure that buildings under construction in the state are safe, fit and habitable to both users and owners. Addressing participants at a training session for personnel of the building control unit of the Greater Aba Development Authority, GADA, General manager of the agency, Architect Uche Ukeje disclosed that the strict implementation of the building control measures would eliminate building…

More Troubles For Gov Fubara As Two RSIEC Commissioners Resign The planned Rivers State Local Councils election scheduled for August 9 this year may suffer some setbacks as two commissioners in the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) have resigned their appointments with the commission. Those who resigned, citing ongoing challenges within the commission and the recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified the local government elections held on October 5, 2024 include Prof Simeon Emenike Weli, Commissioner 1 incharge of Political Parties/Monitoring and Dr Nyebuchi Nnah, Commissioner incharge of Budget/Research and Statistics. Although, they didn’t mention the ongoing challenges within…