Fubara Eventually Returns to Port Harcourt Amid High Expectations
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially returned to Port Harcourt, his first in Rivers State since the imposition of a state of emergency six months ago. At 12:19 p.m. on Thursday, his plane landed at Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa, where he was greeted by his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and other senior assistants. Many […]
Dangote Refinery Stops Product Sales To Unregistered Marketers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will stop selling petroleum products to marketers that are not registered in its system. This took effect from September 18, 2025. As part of the new policy, the refinery announced that self-collection at gantries would be discontinued. Marketers will have to use the refinery’s Free Delivery Scheme which […]
Emergency Rule: Confusion in Rivers as Fubara delays return
Tension is high in Rivers State after six months of emergency rule ended with Governor Siminalayi Fubara not returning to office. Supporters of the governor invited to Government House in Port Harcourt, left disappointed after an entire day waiting to see their governor. The governor’s delay in returning to office is said to be as […]
Court Bars Edo Government, EDSIEC from Going Ahead with LG Bye-elections
An Edo State High Court in Benin City has stopped the state government and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) from conducting local government bye-elections. The elections were set to be conducted in 59 wards across 15 local government areas on September 20. The order was made by Justice Mary E. Itsueli on September […]
Disappointment as Fubara’s Supporters Leave Government House Without Seeing Governor
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — Supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who gathered at the Government House in anticipation of his arrival, expressed disappointment on Thursday after the Governor did not show up. Thousands had gathered as early as 6:00 am, including former chairmen of local councils in the state as well as associates […]
Universities Get Ultimatum as JAMB Shifts Underage UTME Assessment Date
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced a shift in the final evaluation date for underage candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This is coming after a good number of universities failed to meet the deadline of uploading their Post-UTME screening scores. According to the board, 23 out of the […]
FG Centralises Passport Production After 62 Years of Decentralised System
The Federal Government has put an end to a decentralised passport production system in Nigeria that has lasted for over 62 years, with the introduction of centralised passport production to improve efficiency, speed, as well as to save cost. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during the commencement and inspection of […]
Shoprite Shuts Locations in Ibadan, Ilorin as Lagos and Abuja Shelves Go Bare
Shoprite has closed its stores in Ibadan and Ilorin, while the outlets in Lagos and Abuja remain open but have empty aisles and shelves. The firm had previously opened its Ring Road and Mokola stores in Ibadan, but they are now closed with signs citing “circumstances beyond immediate control.” The only branch in Ilorin has […]
Large Crowd Awaits Fubara’s Return As His Location Remains Unknown.
Supporters of Siminalayi Fubara gathered at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, hoping to see the governor after Rivers State’s six-month emergency rule ended. The supporters sung solidarity songs and were displaying placards as they endured waiting. However, by press time, the governor had yet to arrive, and his exact location remained unknown. […]
Rivers: Ibas Transfers Power to Fubara, Makes Final Broadcast
Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the sole administrator of Rivers State, has now officially passed the baton to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, bringing his emergency six-month assignment to an end. During a final broadcast to the state, Ibas thanked the people of Rivers State for their patience and cooperation. He stated that he was appointed by […]