Pan Niger-Delta Forum acknowledged that Rivers State has experienced peaceful conditions returning to the region. Ambassador Godknows Igali spoke during an Arise Television interview Wednesday, representing the organization as National Chairman. The group credited Governor Sim Fubara's determination and other conflict participants for achieving stability rather than Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas's administrative role. PANDEF expressed gratitude toward President Tinubu for terminating the challenging six-month period that affected Niger-Delta residents.
The organization initially opposed emergency rule implementation while questioning whether such measures belonged in democratic governance. Igali emphasized that presidential negotiations...
Kano State authorities announced new requirements for local government project approvals. Municipal councils must provide proper location codes with all project requests submitted to state officials. The directive aims to prevent frequent alterations of project sites and locations after state approval. Officials also seek to eliminate duplicate submissions for identical projects across different councils. Commissioner Muhammad Tajuddeen Usman emphasized the need for enhanced revenue collection to supplement federal allocations.
Zonal Information Officer Haruna Gunduwawa issued the statement following budget hearings in Rano Local Government Area. The 2026 budget proposal generated public discussion about development priorities...
Senior Advocate Monday Ubani defended President Tinubu's emergency declaration during a Wednesday interview on Arise Television. The legal expert argued that federal intervention prevented Rivers State governance from collapsing entirely. Ubani explained that legislative dysfunction between the governor and assembly members created an untenable administrative situation.
The Supreme Court had previously ruled against gubernatorial operations with merely four assembly representatives. Ubani noted that this constitutional violation rendered the state's budget appropriation legally invalid. Economic destruction and ongoing political warfare prompted presidential concern about further deterioration.
Federal mediation efforts at Aso Rock...
Legal expert Liborous Oshoma appeared on Channels Television's Politics Today program Wednesday evening. He argued that Nigerian politicians failed to gain wisdom from Rivers State's emergency rule experience. The lawyer made these remarks following President Tinubu's decision to end the state's suspended democratic governance. Oshoma criticized political figures for their lack of growth after witnessing democratic institutions temporarily removed. He specifically highlighted how a former governor maintains simultaneous connections with both major political parties.
President Tinubu had earlier suspended Governor Fubara and his administration on March 18th through constitutional powers. Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas received appointment...
Adamawa State authorities destroyed unauthorized commercial buildings at Jimeta Ultra-Modern Market following Tuesday operations. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri issued demolition orders through the State Urban and Regional Planning Board on September 12, 2025. Officials stated that merchants constructed illegal temporary structures that obstructed traffic routes and violated the market's approved design. The government targeted only unauthorized constructions while legitimate businesses remained untouched. Affected traders received no financial compensation for their losses.
Market vendors expressed conflicting views about the enforcement action. Abubakar Sa'ad and Salomi Charles criticized authorities for insufficient relocation time...
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ending emergency rule in Rivers State. The minister announced through spokesperson Lere Olayinka that Tinubu's decision restored democratic processes. Wike described the presidential action as proof of unwavering dedication to peaceful governance across Nigeria. The intervention prevented further deterioration while rebuilding public trust in federal leadership. Rivers State citizens received commendation for supporting the president's reform agenda.
Wike urged political leaders to unite for collective state advancement. The minister warned disruptive elements against interfering with recovery efforts. He specifically targeted individuals seeking...
Two Catholic seminary students remain imprisoned more than two months after their July 9 capture at Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School in Agenebode. Armed criminals attacked the religious institution, killing one security officer and wounding a local guard before seizing three young men. Families secured the release of one student through ransom payment, leaving his classmates behind bars.
The captors continue demanding money for the remaining seminarians' freedom. A disturbing video surfaced showing the victims pleading for assistance while displaying a human skull. Catholic Diocese authorities verified the footage's legitimacy and confirmed ongoing negotiations with the criminals.
Law enforcement agencies from Edo and Kogi...
Former Rivers State Information Commissioner Ibim Semenitari celebrated the termination of her state's emergency status during a Wednesday television appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today program. She described the development as refreshing air for Rivers residents and emphasized widespread happiness among citizens following the decision. Semenitari highlighted the unusual situation where Rivers remained the federation's single state without its elected governor for six months. President Bola Tinubu removed the emergency declaration that began March 18, restoring democratic governance. The former commissioner expressed personal satisfaction as a native daughter seeing her homeland return to normalcy while relief spreads...
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia initiated the 2025 fertiliser distribution program with promises to reform agricultural input supply systems. The administration delayed the launch while investigating fraudulent activities from 2024 suppliers who delivered poor quality products. Alia committed to paying genuine contractors over N5 billion by October's end. The government purchased 9,000 metric tonnes of fertilizers worth N16.8 billion. State subsidies of N8.1 billion reduce farmer costs to N22,500 per bag.
The program introduces cashless transactions through POS terminals at approved centers. Alia established a revised agricultural schedule that distributes wet season supplies from April through June. Dry season fertilizers will...
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