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Tinubu acted to protect Nigeria’s economic lifeline amid pipeline explosion – AGF Fagbemi

Kunle Sanni Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi has defended President Bola Tinubu’s response to the recent pipeline explosion in Rivers State, stating that the President acted appropriately as Commander-in-Chief to safeguard lives, property, and the nation’s economic interests. Speaking to reporters at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Fagbemi described Tinubu’s actions as necessary and decisive.…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu praised for role in attracting foreign investment

By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her contributions to the country’s efforts in attracting and sustaining foreign direct investment (FDI). During a courtesy visit to the First Lady at the State House in Abuja, Oduwole praised Tinubu’s diplomatic engagements on the international stage, describing her…

Senate advances bill to regulate social media, bloggers in Nigeria

By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step toward regulating social media platforms and bloggers, as a bill mandating the physical presence of social media companies in Nigeria and formalizing the registration of bloggers passed its second reading on Tuesday. This marks the Senate’s second attempt at social media regulation, following an unsuccessful effort during the Ninth…

Tinubu sought Reps approval for Rivers emergency rule- Akin Rotimi

  President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, seeking legislative approval for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The Spokesman for the House, Akin Rotimi, acknowledged the development. Rotimi said, “The leadership of the National Assembly met with Mr. President and the National Security Adviser ahead of the broadcast. “Key security chiefs…

Full speech by President Bola Tinubu, 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…

JUST IN: Tinubu to address nation on Rivers State crisis tonight

Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast today, focusing on the situation in Rivers State, the presidency has announced. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, the address will be aired at 7:00 PM. It further said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)…

PHOTO: Minister Bagudu hosts President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce & Industry

JUST IN: President Tinubu meets security chiefs, top officials at Presidential Villa

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has summoned a high-level security meeting at the Presidential Villa, bringing together the nation’s top security and intelligence officials. In attendance are the service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, the National Security Adviser, and the Director-Generals of the State Security Service (SSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). While the agenda of the meeting…