Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urged party elders and stakeholders to step in and address the political turmoil in Rivers State. Speaking on Friday, George expressed concern that the crisis in Rivers could escalate into a nationwide problem.
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Police Take Charge of Rivers Assembly Facilities
On Friday, the Nigerian Police Force assumed control of both entrance and exit points of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. With over 30 officers stationed at the first and second gates, and approximately 25 patrol vans blocking alternate entrances, security measures intensified.
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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Moves Assembly to Government House
On Friday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara introduced a new development to the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State by issuing Executive Order 001, which mandates the relocation of the House of Assembly to the Auditorium, Admin Block of the Government House in Port Harcourt.
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Nigeria has seen 227 national grid collapses in 14 years due to erratic power supply.
Between 2010 and April 2024, Nigeria experienced 227 instances of national grid collapses, both partial and total, amidst unstable power provision. Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), revealed this in a recent statement. Over the last five years, however, grid collapses decreased by 76.47%, with only 20 […]
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NLC Rejects 35% Increment, Calls for N615,000 Wages
On Wednesday, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, criticized the salary increment recently sanctioned by the Federal Government, labeling it as deceptive. Ajaero proposed that organized labor should advocate for a living wage of N615,000 for civil servants in Nigeria.
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May Day: Wike Assures Workers Their Welfare is Government’s Top Priority
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reiterated the government’s dedication to prioritizing the welfare of workers, emphasizing that “the well-being of Nigerian workers is a paramount concern.” Wike conveyed this message on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2024 May Day celebration.
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Champions League: Ancelotti Warns of Bayern Munich’s Threat Ahead of Clash with Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has issued a cautionary note to his squad regarding the formidable threat posed by Bayern Munich in the upcoming Champions League semi-final first leg. Despite Bayern’s less-than-stellar performance in the Bundesliga this season, Ancelotti emphasized that underestimating them would be a grave error.
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Benue Mob Burns Two Alleged Motorcycle Thieves to Death
Two individuals, accused of seizing a motorcycle and attempting a robbery, met a tragic end at the hands of a mob in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. According to reports, the incident occurred between 12 and 1 am on Friday, in the Nyon area, a Makurdi suburb. An eyewitness recounted that the suspects were […]
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Philip Shaibu Challenges Impeachment Decision
Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has denounced his recent impeachment by the state’s House of Assembly as unlawful.
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Rivers Crisis: Wike Admits Strained Relationship with Peter Odili
Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, revealed that his once-close friendship with former Governor Peter Odili has soured.
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