• Fubara Backs Rivers Assembly Over Commissioners Screening

    Fubara Backs Rivers Assembly Over Commissioners Screening0

    The Governor of Siminalayi Fubara has expressed support for the decision of the Rivers State House of Assembly to conduct a thorough screening of commissioner nominees, describing the process as necessary for effective governance and accountability.Speaking during the swearing in of newly confirmed commissioners at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the governor said the

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  • NiMet Calls For Safety Measures As Heat Intensifies Across Nigeria

    NiMet Calls For Safety Measures As Heat Intensifies Across Nigeria0

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning over rising temperatures across Nigeria, cautioning that residents in several states including the Federal Capital Territory and Benue may face increased risk of heat stress and related health complications. According to the agency, a surge in ambient temperatures combined with high humidity levels is expected

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  • Truck Overturns On Otedola Bridge Causing Major Traffic Gridlock

    Truck Overturns On Otedola Bridge Causing Major Traffic Gridlock0

    A heavy‑goods truck overturned on the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway early on Wednesday morning, causing major traffic gridlock for motorists heading both into and out of Lagos. The incident occurred at around 7:00 a.m. on the inward Lagos (Secretariat) axis after the vehicle apparently developed a mechanical fault. Officials from the Lagos State

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  • Trump Says Iran “Welcome To Compete” In World Cup

    Trump Says Iran “Welcome To Compete” In World Cup0

    United States President Donald Trump has reassured world football authorities that the Iran national football team will be “welcome to compete” in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup despite growing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. This comment came after a meeting between the two leaders focused on

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  • Nigeria’s Defence Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Over Rising Attacks on Military Bases

    Nigeria’s Defence Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Over Rising Attacks on Military Bases0

    Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has convened an urgent high-level meeting with the country’s top military officials at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. The discussion focuses on the increasing assaults on military facilities, particularly across the North East. Key attendees at the session include: •Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede

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  • APC Strengthens Majority As Three Reps Decamp From PDP

    APC Strengthens Majority As Three Reps Decamp From PDP0

    Three members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during plenary on Wednesday 11 March 2026. The defections were read on the floor of the House by the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas as part of a series of party realignments currently unfolding in the

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