Darlington Orji, Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly each received N350 million for constituency projects, despite reports that some lawmakers rejected certain payments, citing lack of appropriation. Orji made the allegation on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, where

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Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have reversed their earlier call for a political resolution, renewing their push to continue the impeachment process against Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu. The lawmakers, all of Ijaw extraction, urged Speaker Martin Amaewhule to reopen the chambers so that the

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Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with N15 billion worth of rewards in recognition of their loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held in Lagos under the theme “Partner for Growth,” honoured the company’s highest-performing partners. Winners received an impressive array of gifts, including cash prizes, containers

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Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have reversed their earlier call for reconciliation, declaring that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu should continue. The lawmakers made this announcement on Friday during a press conference in Port Harcourt, a video of which was obtained by SaharaReporters. They

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A joint security operation led by the Nigeria Police Force successfully dismantled a network of bandits and kidnappers in the forests and remote communities of Kogi State following a fierce midnight clash. Several criminals were neutralized in the encounter. The operation, conducted on Sunday, involved officers of the Force Intelligence Bureau–Intelligence Response Team (FIB/IRT), supported

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The Elegant Nurses Forum has raised serious concerns over the proliferation of illegal and unapproved nursing programs in Kwara State, warning that the trend poses significant risks to lives and undermines professional standards. In a statement signed by Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide, the forum noted that several Colleges of Health Technology in the state are

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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has called on state and local governments to cease all negotiations and deals with bandits and terrorists, warning that such engagements undermine national security and embolden criminal groups. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Musa stressed that bandits and terrorists do not negotiate in good faith,

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The family of 17-year-old Ayomide Amdi has launched a plea for financial assistance to cover life-saving treatment for Osteogenic Sarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer. Ayomide is currently receiving care at a private medical facility in Ogun State and has begun chemotherapy. Doctors have recommended both chemotherapy and surgery, emphasizing that timely treatment is

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All is set for the second 2026 Sun Open Amateur Golf Tournament at Ibadan Golf Club, Ibadan. The event, organized by High Performance Centre and Sports Leadership Hub (HPCSLH), is expected to attract Nigeria’s top amateur golfers and serve as a national qualifier for the 2026 Qatar Open Golf Championship. Speaking at a briefing, Convener

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Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola has extended warm felicitations to former Osun State governor and senior All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Chief Bisi Akande, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. In a statement shared by his media adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola described Akande as a towering figure in Nigeria’s democratic evolution,

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