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The state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The summons, made public through a special announcement on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, is part of what officials described as “an official inquiry into appointments made over the past two years” under Fubara’s administration. According to the statement, Fubara is expected to present a comprehensive set of documents justifying the appointments carried out during his time in…

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate the Easter celebration, marking Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating Christians across the country as they prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister urged Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, and selflessness demonstrated by Jesus Christ. “Easter…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared a total sum of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils for March 2025. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday night by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, which stated that the distributed revenue was drawn from the gross Federation Account inflow of N2.411 trillion for the month. According to the breakdown, the N1.578 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N931.325 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N593.750 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N24.971 billion, and Exchange Difference…

Barely 24 hours after a meeting of governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has openly declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term ambition, breaking partisan lines and drawing national attention. Governor Eno, who represented President Tinubu on Tuesday at the flag-off ceremony of a 65-kilometre three-lane dual carriageway in the Akwa Ibom section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, pledged the support of his administration for the President to complete his eight-year tenure. Speaking during the event held in Nsit Atai Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, and in the…

The Rivers State Government on Tuesday threatened legal action against the Nigerian Bar Association over the relocation of the 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu, demanding an immediate refund of ₦300 million it paid as hosting rights. The state government described the NBA’s decision as a breach of trust and warned that failure to refund the money would compel it to explore all legal avenues to recover the funds, which it called “the property of the good people of Rivers State.” The warning was contained in a statement issued by Hector Igbikiowubo, the Senior Special Assistant on…

Feyisayo Ogunbiyi The Olota of Ota, in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State, Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege; Chairman, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Hon. Lawal Adewale; and the management of Bells University of Technology, Ota, have declared full support for the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners’ (NITP) urban renewal initiative . PLATFORM TIMES reports that the initiative is aimed at addressing the town’s fast-paced growth and infrastructural challenges. The trio pledged their commitment during a series of courtesy visits by the NITP delegation, led by its Ogun State Chairman, Town Planner Adefela Sogbesan, to the monarch’s…

The Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has acquired a multi-million naira autism diagnostic tool as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 World Autism Awareness Month. A statement issued by Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Ajibola Abiola stated that the Provost and Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Paul Agboola, made this known on Monday, during an event organised by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department. The statement further stated that the Provost announced the purchase of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)—a globally recognised instrument for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders in children. According to him, it…

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has debunked claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike K. George, that he resigned from office in protest over the current political crisis in the state, stating instead that he was compulsorily retired for gross misconduct. George had, in a letter dated April 11, 2025, announced his resignation from the state judiciary, attributing his decision to the emergence of a “quasi-military administration” in Rivers. He referenced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the controversial appointment of a sole administrator by President Bola Tinubu on March 18. However, the JSC, in a statement issued…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that Boko Haram insurgents have been significantly weakened and are now “standing on their last leg.” Idris made this known during an interview with international broadcaster, France24, aired on Tuesday. For over a decade, the Boko Haram insurgency has ravaged Nigeria’s North-East region, leaving a trail of destruction, mass abductions, and displacement of thousands. The terrorist group, which seeks to establish an Islamic caliphate, once held swathes of territory across local government areas in Borno and surrounding states. However, Idris maintained that years of sustained military offensives have pushed…

There was pandemonium in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday evening as aggrieved ‘investors’ of CBEX, a cryptocurrency trading platform, broke into and looted the office of its affiliate, Smart Treasure (ST Team), following the loss of access to their funds. Viral videos circulating on social media showed angry individuals forcefully gaining entry into the premises and carting away office items, including air conditioners, furniture, and electronics. Although the Oyo State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement on the incident, findings revealed that the unrest erupted after users could no longer access their…