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By Halimah Olamide Amidst differing political issues arising at the National Assembly, Rivers State and others, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)has said it is limited from making comments because of the sensitive nature of the body. Saying it does not want to be seen as partisan, NGF said it is “expected to steer clear of taking positions that might alienate members with varying political interests.” Abdulateef Shittu, NGF’s Director-General, said this on Saturday in Abuja. “As a technical and policy hub,” he stated, “NGF had received media enquiries requesting it to comment on some recent political developments in the country. “The…
Amidst escalating violence in Ifon and Ilobu towns, Governor Ademola Adeleke on Saturday expanded the scope of the curfew earlier slammed on the communities in Osun to Erin Osun where the violence has also erupted. The curfew, according to the state government, has also been extended to 24 hours daily. Adeleke also directed all security agencies to extend their security surveillance to the community. Security agencies concerned in the order the Military, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp NSCDC, Immigration, NDLEA, and AMOTEKUN among others. All the security agencies are to ensure strict compliance to the curfew, which…
See Full Text of the Broadcast Below: Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no…
By Halimah Olamide Former presidential Adviser Babafemi Ojudu on Sunday asked former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai if his movement to the Social Democratic Party is not a case of just personal interests. Ojudu, in an open letter said El-Rufai should ask himself whether his next move will not end up as a disaster. In the long letter to El-Rufai, Ojudu recalled many years of joint political efforts and ventures adding that their paths also crossed when he (Ojudu) served at the presidency. He cautioned against moves that could appear to be the same old ways of dealing with…
By Halimah Olamide In the midst of defections and possible defections from the ruling All Progressive Congress by politicians loyal to him and those who served under his administration, former President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he remains in the party. Buhari, a retired military general was voted into power as civilian president in 2015 on the platform of the APC. His statement a copy of which the NPO Reports saw Thursday evening via a post his media aide, Garba Shehu, said he remains a card carrying member of the ruling party. Saying he likes to continue to be addressed…
Agency Report The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes under the guise of investment opportunities. The alert is contained in a statement issued by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in Abuja. The commission said that the companies were neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), hence, making their operations illegal. The commission said it has taken legal action against many of the entities, leading to the conviction of five, while another five have pleaded guilty and are awaiting further judicial…
By Halimah Olamide The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one person and the injuring of four others after the explosion of a fuel tanker near the Otedola Bridge, Ikeja area of Lagos late Tuesday. NPO Reported last night that a gas tanker had exploded at Otedola Bridge, Lagos, sending many to scamper to safety. Giving breakdown of the damages, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Lagos Territorial Office, said one person was killed while four others sustained injury. Farinloye added that 14 vehicles were destroyed. Farinloye added that the explosion, which occurred…
Amidst growing tension in Rivers state, the House of Assembly on Wednesday raised even cases of alleged constitutional violations committed by Governor Sim Fubara. The House said it was calling the governor’s attention to what it called obvious breaches which were capable of hurting Nigeria’s “nascent democracy.” In a letter addressed to the Governor, which was signed by Speaker Martin Chike Amaewhule and dated March 5, 2025, the lawmakers said they needed to call Fubara’s attention to the breaches for him to act fast. Among the violations listed by the lawmakers include alleged appointments of some persons into positions without…
By Halimah Olamide Vice President Kashim Shettima has on Wednesday led other political and investment heavyweights to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for what is expected to be the tallest building in Nigeria when completed. The 40 storey described as “new green-certified Iconic Head Office Building” of First Bank is located in in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. According to a statement made available to the NPO Reports, which was signed by Olayinka Ijabiyi, Ag. Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, “This ambitious project 40-story building project set to be the tallest building in Nigeria, will be an engineering and environmental delight due to its technologically…
Halimah Olamide *As GAC Orders Re-election of Impeached Speaker “to Allow Him Resign” Any moment from today, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Miranda, will step down from her position. As she steps down, the impeached Speaker, Mudasiru Obasa will be re-elected in a new political arrangement that is expected to see him resign for the election of a new Speaker after three weeks. NPO Reports gathered from sources close to the matter that these were some of the resolutions reached on Sunday after hours-long meeting at the State House, Marina. At the meeting were…