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ASUP Orders Staff Off Campus Over Security Fears

KEY POINTS ASUP orders academic staff off Federal Polytechnic Offa campus. Council says meetings were moved because of security risks. Union accuses management of hiding security concerns from staff and students. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Federal Polytechnic Offa Chapter, has directed all...

September 11, 2026

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Two-Storey Building Collapses in Aboru Area of Lagos State

KEY POINTS One person died in the Lagos building collapse. Two workers were rescued and taken to hospital. LASEMA urged developers to use certified professionals. A two-storey building undergoing manual demolition has partially collapsed in the Aboru area of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos...

September 11, 2026

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NASS to Support Tinubu, Emergency Rule in Rivers

KEY POINTS Emergency rule in Rivers will receive National Assembly backing to defend democracy. ...

March 20, 2025

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Amaechi Condemns Suspension of Rivers Governor as Unconstitutional

Amaechi condemns the suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning of a constitutional violation and calling for action against the power grab.

March 20, 2025

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Lawyers blast Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor, lawmakers

KEY POINTS President Tinubu suspends Rivers state leaders amid political unrest. Legal experts argue...

March 19, 2025

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Bode George Condemns State of Emergency in Rivers

The state of emergency in Rivers State under President Tinubu receives fierce condemnation from Bode George who labels it unconstitutional while accusing the president of evolution into a civilian dictator.

March 19, 2025

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Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibas as Rivers State Administrator

President Tinubu announced Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Administrator of Rivers State through his emergency order to manage political distress in the region.

March 19, 2025

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Tinubu Declares Emergency in Rivers, Suspends Governor, Lawmakers

Tinubu suspended Rivers Governor Fubara and lawmakers, citing escalating violence. He appointed Vice Admiral Ibas as administrator under emergency rule.

March 19, 2025

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NASS Mulls Amendments to 2022 Electoral Act for Party Primary

The National Assembly has initiated a process to modify the 2022 Electoral Act which will enable party primaries to incorporate statutory delegates as part of a democracy expansion plan.

March 18, 2025

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Lamido Rejects El-Rufai’s SDP Invitation, Reaffirms PDP Loyalty

Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido rejected Nasir El-Rufai's call to join the SDP, reaffirming loyalty to the PDP and urging patriotism in politics.

March 17, 2025

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SDP Gains Momentum as Defections from APC Increase Ahead of 2027

SDP gains momentum as defections from APC increase ahead of 2027 elections, with Adebayo highlighting transparency, inclusiveness, and national transformation.

March 17, 2025

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Senator Natasha Defends IPU Attendance Amid Suspension, Investigation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan explains her attendance at the IPU meeting despite suspension, as Nigerian authorities launch a probe into her participation.

March 17, 2025

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Rivers State Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely Amid Budget Crisis and Political Tensions

KEY POINTS The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has...

March 15, 2025

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Senators Disown Report on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension

Senators claim their signatures on the report recommending Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension were for attendance, not endorsement, sparking fresh controversy.

March 15, 2025