THE Rivers State House of Assembly has directed Governor Siminialayi Fubara to submit the names of commissioner nominees for the reconstitution of the State Executive Council. The lawmakers also asked him to…
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Ekiti 2026: Fmr. Governor Fayose’s Brother Dumps PDP
Voice Air Media News Former Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State’s younger brother, Emmanuel, who has been nursing governorship ambition on the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has formally resigned…
Staff of NLNG Train 7 protest alleged illegal tax deductions — Report
Staff working on the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, Train 7 project have embarked on a protest in Bonny, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, over alleged irregular tax deductions. The…
Ibas bows out, hands Rivers over to reinstated Governor Fubara
News Update THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Wednesday formally handed over the reins of power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, marking the end of six months…
Osun Government Initiates Distribution of Educational Materials to Schools
The Osun State Government on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to pupils and students in public schools across the state, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the delivery…
Afriland Towers Tragedy: Death toll rises as FIRS, United Capital workers confirmed dead
News Update At least six people have been confirmed dead following the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, taking the d3ath toll to 10. The fire…
Ondo set for biggest sunshine carnival
News Update ONDO STATE TO HOST MAIDEN SUNSHINE CULTURAL CARNIVAL The Ondo State Government, through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is proud to announce the maiden edition of the Sunshine Cultural…
Naira Crumbles in Market, Traders Quote New Exchange Rate for Dollar
News Update THE Naira has depreciated against the US dollar in both the parallel market and the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). In the parallel market, the Naira traded at N1,537 per…
Rivers: PDP throw shades at President Tinubu over Fubara
News Update THE Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Timothy Osadolor, has asked President Bola Tinubu to apologise for suspending Governor Siminilayi Fubara. He accused Tinubu of exceeding…
FAAC distributes highest-ever revenue in Nigeria
News Update THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N2.225 trillion as federation revenue for August 2025—the highest ever allocation to the three tiers of government and other statutory recipients. This…