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Following revelations by the former Rivers State Head of Service (HoS), George Nwaeke, claiming that the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, ordered the bombing of the state assembly complex, among others, his wife has raised the alarm over the former HoS’ whereabouts.  Earlier, Nwaeke, in a video press conference, claimed to be an eyewitness to the actions taken by Fubara, including …

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the violent mob action in Edo State that led to the brutal killing of travellers accused of being kidnappers. The attack, carried out by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road, resulted in tragic consequences. In a Friday statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and titled …

Mr Fubara has refuted the allegations describing them as “laughable The immediate past Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, George Nwaeke, has accused suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of ordering the bombing of the state assembly complex in December 2023. Mr Nwaeke spoke in a press briefing on Friday in Abuja which was broadcast on Channels TV. A video clip …

A former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that the feud between the suspended governor of the oil-rich state, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is about money sharing. Amaechi said this in an interview with DW Africa on Saturday. The ex-governor also said the emergency rule imposed on the state …

Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines and senior citizen, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on a number of national issues. The National Assembly of Nigeria has been in the news lately for not too pleasant reasons. How do these pieces of news come to you? It is shocking, it is embarrassing, and it is disgraceful. …

United States President, Donald Trump, has pledged to stand by the Muslim community, crediting their support for his victory in the 2024 election.  Speaking at a White House iftar on Thursday, Trump thanked the “hundreds of thousands” of Muslim Americans who helped elect him. The event brought together Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, along with …

SaharaReporters learnt that the case dated back to 2021 when Mrs Duru, the president of the United Business Women Association, allegedly lured investors into purchasing land in Achala. Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, a complainant of a multi-million-naira land scam involving one Mrs Nkiruka Duru has been allegedly tortured to death while in custody at Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13), Ukpo, …

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on autos not made in the U.S. and certain auto parts are sending more tremors through an industry already being pummeled by steel and aluminum import duties and on-again, off-again 25% levies on Canada and Mexico. The new tariffs, announced Wednesday, are likely to jack up new vehicle prices and will also impact the used car market. …

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution to revise eligibility requirements for these key political positions. According to the bill: Presidential and gubernatorial candidates …

By Idahosa Musa Eight years after the last board was inaugurated, Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Edo State, on Thursday,  lauded Governor Monday Okoebholo for setting up the State Traditional Medicines Board where practitioners were cautioned against sharp practices in their profession. Speaking at the inauguration of the members of the Board from the 18 local government areas, the Chairman of …