Category: NEWS
VIDEO: Fubara Vows to Re-present Budget Despite Ordeals at Rivers Assembly
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to represent the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, this is as he expressed dissatisfaction over the action of the lawmakers for denying him entry from the quarters on Wednesday. Fubara addressed residents of the Khana Local Government Area of the state during the commissioning of…
‘’Do The Right Thing If You Want Peace’’- Wike Tells Fubara
A former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that for peace to return in the state, the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, must do the right thing. According to him, Fubara must represent the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, and also resubmit the names of his commissioners for clearance. The…
IGP Egbetokun Reaffirms Ban On Public Parade Of Suspects
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has reiterated the Force’s ban on the public parade of suspects by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP says the ban aims to uphold fundamental human rights of every citizen and adhere to…
VIDEO: FG Reveals Stance On Closure Of Schools in North For Ramadan
Following weeks of controversies trailing the closure of schools in some Northern States for Ramadan, the federal government of Nigeria has revealed its stance on the matter. Speaking on Channels Television, The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad admitted there is little the government can do as the Federal Government has no control over…
Reps Direct Reversal Of Hike In ATM Charges
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in Nigeria. The motion moved by a member, Marcus Onobun, drew the attention of the House to a circular by the…
Just In: Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Aiyedatiwa’s Candidacy
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, against the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC). In the lead Judgement delivered by Justice Lawal Garba, the apex court dismissed Agboola Ajayi’s appeal on the ground that…
JUST IN: Bandits Kill 14 Ondo Farmers in Fresh Attack
Suspected bandits attacked four communities in Akure North LGA of Ondo State, killing at least 14 local farmers, Peoples Gazette has learned. The affected communities—Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor, and Ademekun—are primarily inhabited by farmers. A police source in the area confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that the assailants raided the communities at midnight…
BREAKING: Elon Musk Says X Hit by ‘Massive Cyber Attack’ as Users Unable to Log in
X has been hit by a “massive cyber attack”, according to Elon Musk. The boss of the social media platform said the attack was carried out “with a lot of resources”. Mr. Musk suggested that a large, coordinated group, a nation-state, or both were behind the attack. Posting on the platform, he wrote:“There was (still…
NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Unauthorized Data Modification
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has advised Nigerians to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) details only through its official self-service portal. In a statement signed by Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, on Monday, said the caution note was to ensure data security and integrity. The agency reassured Nigerians that its self-service portal…
Fubara’s Reconciliation Fails As Rivers Lawmakers Boycott Govt House Meeting
There might be fire on the mountain for Governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara after the supposed peace meeting convened by the Governor could not hold on Monday as scheduled. This is following the refusal of the lawmakers invited for the meeting to show up. The governor had, in a letter signed by the secretary…