The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his “timely” and “reassuring” intervention in the political crisis that rocked the state …
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Suspected Lakurawa bandits have attacked the Zogirma–Tilli Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in an attempt to kidnap commuters plying the route. Upon receiving the report, the …
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has ordered the immediate acceleration of work on the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, following what he described …
THE Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has once again failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, despite being …
THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has urged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to demonstrate accountability, uphold due process, and ensure effective policy implementation in their …
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Senate removes Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as diaspora committee chair, names replacement
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonSENATOR Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been removed as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and has been replaced by Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East The announcement was …
A fresh wave of violence has struck Taraba State, where suspected herders attacked Bandawa Gwenzu—a community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area—yesterday night, leaving one person dead and more than …
OPERATIVES of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Katsina State have uncovered an inter-state human trafficking ring and rescued three women forced into prostitution. …
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, following the conclusion of the Award Committee meeting at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger …
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UAE bans transit visas, imposes stricter entry rules for Nigerians
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonThe United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa applications entirely. Travel agents confirmed on Tuesday. According to new directives from Dubai immigration, …