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The report noted a 75 per cent increase in cases and a 250 per cent rise in deaths compared to ...

“In order to set the records straight, it is important to state that negotiations are ongoing and nothing has been ...

Mr Ibas said Rivers withheld allocations had been released

"Today's decision exemplifies what our nation can achieve when unity of purpose and patriotism guide the action of leaders. We ...

The senator walked out of the chamber shortly before the state of emergency in Rivers State was approved by the ...

“While Governor Monday Okpebholo acknowledges the right of other Governors in the South-South geopolitical zone to take a position, he, ...

Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, ...

The Nigerian constitution mandates that a state of emergency in any part of Nigeria proclaimed by the president must be ...

The Senate also resolved that a committee of eminent Nigerians be set up to reconcile the warring groups within the ...

The lawmakers passed and approved President Tinubu’s request with minor amendments.

The coalition described described Mr Tinubu’s actions on the Rivers crisis as illegal and a violation of the country’s constitution.

The PDP argued that no provision of the constitution empowered the president to dismantle a sub-national government or suspend a ...

Mr Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, declared the emergency, citing political tension and troubling security reports in Rivers.

The Rivers government questioned why Mr Tinubu suspended Mr Fubara from office but did not suspend Mr Wike.

Atiku said President Tinubu's refusal or calculated negligence in preventing the escalation of the crisis is nothing short of disgraceful.

Messrs Wike and Fubara have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers ...

“We are also planning two music schools: a business music school and a rudimentary music school, which are still in ...

"We must commend the judiciary for being bold and for being firm to say that this impunity will not be ...

President Bola Tinubu recently met with Ogoni leaders regarding the proposed recommencement of oil activities, which had been suspended since ...

The Regional Development Minister, Abubakar Momoh, revealed that N35.28 billion was approved for the ministry in 2023 and 2024, but ...

The police said the suspects are known for targeting public infrastructure.

This is a review of major events in Nigeria’s south-south region last week.

During a recent visit to the state, PREMIUM TIMES observed how farmers take advantage of the sunlight typical in northern ...

Vandalism has recently become a significant threat to Nigeria’s power infrastructure.

NAN reports that rumours have been rife over plans by at least five first-term opposition governors to defect to APC, ...