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SOLDIERS have been deployed in strategic locations in Port Harcourt as well as in and around the premises of the State Government House in the aftermath of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the need to restore law and order. As part of …

THE Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has warned that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State without suspending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will escalate the political crisis rather than mitigate it. The organisation’s position followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state …

Gov. Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers, has urged the citizens in the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding in the face of the  state of emergency declared in the state. Fubara made the remark in an address to the people  of the state on Tuesday in Port Harcourt after the pronouncement …

THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has tasked the Nigerian Army on selflessness and unity in their service to the nation. Oluyede made the call when he hosted some Muslim officers and men of the Armed Forces to Iftar (breaking of fast). He said Ramadan, which also …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu says he declared a state of emergency in Rivers because of the lingering political crisis in the state and attendant effects on democracy, security and well being of the citizens. The President, who stated this in a national broadcast on Tuesday said he felt greatly disturbed by …

THE Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs), 19 Deputy Commissioners (DCPs), 13 Superintendents (SPs), and 14 Deputy Superintendents (DSPs). This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC. …

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed the Abia State Electricity Bill into law, setting the stage for a new era of energy regulation, investment protection, and power expansion in the state. Speaking after signing the bill into law on Monday in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti …

NIGERIA and Cuba on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral cooperation between the two countries. According to a communique  by Kiemebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the MoU was aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Cuba. The Minister of …

THE Enugu State Government has launched a climate policy and action plan to combat  threats posed by climate change on the state. The  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launch held on Monday in Enugu was titled:  “Enugu State Climate Policy, Climate Action Plan, and Climate Education Manual …

THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles for non-payment of ground rent for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid …