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Wike's 2027 Warning to Rivers State Voters

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike signals early political mobilization in Rivers, cautioning against repeating past 'mistakes' as 2027 elections loom. Read the full story.

FG to Introduce New Emergency Passports in 2026

Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.

Tinubu's 10 Defining Decisions of 2025

From emergency rule in Rivers State to major tax reforms and security overhauls, explore the 10 pivotal decisions by President Tinubu's administration that shaped Nigeria's 2025. Read the full list and analysis.

Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees

LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.

FRSC Launches Special Yuletide Patrol in Rivers State

The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.

Fubara: ₦600bn in Rivers Coffers After Emergency Rule

Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.

S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity

The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.

PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling

The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.

PDP Calls for State of Emergency in Kwara

Kwara PDP demands a state of emergency and governor's suspension over bandits' allegations of state sponsorship. Read the full details and government's rebuttal.

Five Die in Separate Kano Incidents

A series of tragic accidents across Kano State claimed five lives, including children. Authorities urge residents to call emergency services instead of attempting risky rescues. Learn more about the safety warnings.

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.

Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC

Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.

Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC

Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.

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