BREAKING: Senate enters closed session to debate Rivers emergency rule

The Senate has entered a closed session to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials. The closed session was announced after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from Tinubu at plenary on Thursday. Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele subsequently moved a motion for a closed session, pursuant to Order 135 of the Senate rules.  

Air Peace reduces airfare on London-Lagos route

Air Peace has said travelers will enjoy up to N600,000 reduction in airfares when they connect from cities across Nigeria to London with one additional luggage. The airline said this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the promo runs until March 31, 2025, with an extended travel period until April 15, 2025. Air Peace in its statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, said the airline continues to redefine international travel with its London route, offering seamless connectivity from major domestic destinations. It said, “As…

2027: Atiku announces opposition coalition to challenge Tinubu

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has announced the formation of a Coalition of Opposition Political Parties to oust President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The former Vice President confirmed this while responding to a question on behalf of the opposition leaders at an ongoing press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. He said, “Yes, this is the birth of the coalition of opposition ahead of 2027.” Details shortly…

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling of Education Department

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday to initiate the dismantling of the Department of  Education According to two administration officials who spoke to CNN, the move marks the beginning of a key campaign pledge to shift  education authority away from the federal government. The signing is expected to take place at a White House event on Thursday afternoon, where Republican governors, state education officials, and schoolchildren have also been invited, the officials said. “President Trump’s executive order to expand educational opportunities will empower parents, states, and communities…

BREAKING: Reps approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, suspension of Fubara, others

The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Thursday. The Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, who presided over the plenary, called on members to make their contribution during the consideration of the general principles of the President’s report. In his contribution, Benue lawmaker and Deputy…

NASA: Stranded US astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday

A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are to be transported home with another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft, which arrived at the ISS early Sunday. The stranded duo have been on the ISS since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its maiden crewed voyage suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit to fly them…

Super Eagles seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded to win Group C and automatically qualify, a Nigerian team boasting the past two African Footballers of the Year Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lie fifth in a six-team section. In a qualifying competition spanning three years, the Super Eagles drew with Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, then crashed to Benin in pursuit of a seventh World Cup appearance. Since finishing 2024 Africa Cup of Nations runners-up to hosts…

Trump begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence. Just a day after all employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an email notifying them that they were terminated at the end of March. The email, confirmed to AFP by several employees, told contractors that “you must cease all work immediately and are not permitted to access any agency buildings or systems.” Contractors…

About 90 people, not 500, affected in Oyo market fire, say victims

Victims of Tuesday’s fire incident at Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, have clarified that about 90 people, and not 500 as reported in a section of the media, were affected by the incident. This is because the Oyo State Government has directed the victims to cooperate with the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency for a full enumeration and verification of the victims. Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, gave this directive on Friday, when he hosted the Plastic and Cooler Sellers from Alesinloye Market, who were mostly affected by the fire…

Lawmaker denies involvement in petrol smuggling to Ghana, Togo

The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State at the National Assembly, Sesi Whingan, has debunked rumours making the rounds of his involvement in the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol from Badagry to the neighbouring countries of Ghana and Togo. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital on Saturday by his Senior Legislative Aide, Faruk Tunga. The statement noted that in recent days, a video had circulated on social media alleging that Whingan was involved…