Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged that his administration will fully execute the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the political crisis in the state. Fubara emphasized that his primary focus has always been safeguarding the state’s interests, which must take precedence over any personal interests that may be advocated by individuals. He gave the assurance on Tuesday during the inauguration of the new Judges’ Quarters, a housing facility completed by his administration for Judges indigenous to Rivers State by birth or marriage. The governor said “It has not been an easy 16 months, but what is…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kebbi government has confirmed the deaths of 26 individuals due to a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in three local government areas (LGAs) of the state. The affected Local Government Areas are Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega. This was confirmed by the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Ismaila, during a press briefing held in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. “In week seven, we are saddled with the unfortunate situation of an outbreak, with a rising number of cases more than usual, characterized by symptoms like fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhea, and sensitivity to light.…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Monday, said that his administration would emerge stronger, despite the ensuing political circumstances in the state. Fubara remarked at the inauguration of a palace and residential quarters of the Paramount Ruler of Akpor Kingdom, Eze Levi Oriebe, built by his administration. Fubara stated that it’s historic to have delivered a befitting palace for the Akpor Kingdom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, in Rivers, being the first in over 200 years of its existence. He explained that the palace was built within six months after it was awarded for…

By Deborah Nnamdi Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, also known as Odumeje, has revealed his plans to run for the presidency of Nigeria in 2027, stressing the importance of young, digitally savvy leadership over what he referred to as “old cargoes.” Odumeje made the announcement during a Sunday sermon, with a video of the statement quickly going viral on social media. However, he did not reveal which political party he intends to represent. In his criticism of both past and current leaders, Odumeje argued that their age and lack of vision have impeded the country’s progress. “We need a young…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kaduna State has stated that it is unbothered by the defection of former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. Speaking on Monday, Alhaji Yahaya Baba-Pate, Secretary of Kaduna APC, maintained that the party remains focused on strengthening its structure and delivering an electoral victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in 2027. “We are unperturbed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to another party. Our main focus in Kaduna is on how to deliver the state to both President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba…

By Deborah Nnamdi The rival faction of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, loyal to Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has hit back at Tony Okocha, another factional chairman of the party, for asking Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign or be impeached. Naija Daily News reported that Okocha had on Monday called on governor Siminalayi Fubara to immediately resign or face impeachment, saying no investigation panel was needed because, according to him, the Supreme Court had already stated the facts. Okocha, who is heavily backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in the battle against Fubara, told journalists that…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 75 civilians from Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Addressing journalists on Monday during their handover to the Borno State Government in Maiduguri, the Theatre Commander, JTF Northeast Operation Hadin Kai, Major General W. Shaibu, stated that the rescued individuals comprised seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children. Shaibu, represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Brigadier General A.L. Akpodu, said they were rescued during a clearance operation carried out by the 21 Special Armoured Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV in Sambisa Forest. He…

Photo: Rt Hon Martins Amaehule, Speaker Rivers State House of Assembly The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for Adolphus Enebeli, the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), after the expiration of a 72-hour deadline to appear before the House. The assembly summoned Enebeli, along with the RSIEC commissioners, to appear before it on March 7, requesting that he bring relevant documents to explain how the commission had been using state resources without an appropriation law since January 2024. The lawmakers had warned that failure to comply would result in an arrest warrant…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have successfullyrescued a Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), who was kidnapped on March 7, 2025, in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, reinforcing its dedication to combating organized crime and safeguarding public safety. In a statement released on Monday, Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that the police carried out well-coordinated rescue operations, ensuring the victims’ safe return without the payment of any ransom. The statement reads in part: “Acting swiftly, security operatives restricted the movement of the kidnappers, exerting pressure…

Professor Tunji Olaopa, FCSC Chairman By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced an extension for the submission of applications for vacancies in the Federal Civil Service, now set to close on Monday, March 17. This new deadline replaces the original date of March 10, as previously advertised in national newspapers and on the FCSC website (www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng). Professor Tunji Olaopa, FCSC Chairman, confirmed the extension in a statement issued on Monday by Mr. Taiwo Hassan, Head of the Press and Public Relations Unit of the Commission. Olaopa noted that the updated deadline was published in The Sun…