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Rivers State Governor Fubara Sacks Commissioners and Public Officers After Supreme Court Ruling

Rivers State Governor Fubara Sacks Commissioners and Public Officers After Supreme Court Ruling In a significant political shakeup, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved all commissioners and other appointed public office holders in his administration of their duties with immediate effect.The development was announced in a statement issued
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DSS DG Frees Wrongfully Arrested Businesswoman, Approves N20m Compensation

DSS DG Frees Wrongfully Arrested Businesswoman, Approves N20m Compensation In a landmark decision that underscores a new era of accountability within Nigeria’s security architecture,the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release ofMrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, an Abuja-based businesswoman who was wrongfully
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Otedola Slams ₦1 Billion Lawsuit on Ex-Vice President Sambo’s Aide

Otedola Slams ₦1 Billion Lawsuit on Ex-Vice President Sambo’s Aide Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has initiated legal action against Umar Sani, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, over alleged libel and false accusations connected to Nigeria’s fuel subsidy scandal. In a statement released to the media, Femi Otedola confirmed
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Taye Currency Faces Backlash Over ‘Madness’ Lyrics at Olubadan Coronation

Taye Currency Faces Backlash Over ‘Madness’ Lyrics at Olubadan Coronation Fuji musician Taye Currency has come under intense criticism following his performance at the coronation of Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The choice of Currency as the lead performer at the historic event, held at
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Abuja-Kaduna Train Service to Resume Next Week

Abuja-Kaduna Train Service to Resume Next Week The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially announced that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations next week, ending a one-month suspension caused by track damage at Asham. The service had been halted since August 26, 2025, after an incident that forced
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NRC Trains Abuja–Kaduna Staff Ahead of Service Resumption

NRC Trains Abuja–Kaduna Staff Ahead of Service Resumption The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has launched a comprehensive training programme for staff of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service at Idu Station, Abuja, in preparation for the resumption of operations on the busy corridor. The move comes in response to a preliminary report
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Hurdles Before Fubara After Rivers Emergency Rule

Hurdles Before Fubara After Rivers Emergency Rule As the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, resumed duty after a six-month layoff following the emergency rule declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu, new challenges await him as he navigates complex political realities. The saying “uneasy lies the head that wears
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Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2025 – Basic Training School (BTS) Batch 38 Application Guide

Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2025 – Basic Training School (BTS) Batch 38 Application Guide The Nigerian Navy has officially announced the commencement of applications for its Basic Training School (BTS) Batch 38 recruitment exercise. This exercise is scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2025. This recruitment offers young
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Tinubu Lacks Power to Send INEC Chairman Prof Yakubu on Terminal Leave – Femi Falana

Tinubu Lacks Power to Send INEC Chairman Prof Yakubu on Terminal Leave – Femi Falana Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to send the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof.
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Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board

Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board Breaking News: Rivers State Pensions Board Dissolved The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. The announcement, which came on Friday, marks a significant administrative decision by the Fubara-led government since the end
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