Day: March 20, 2025

BREAKING: Senate enters closed session to debate Rivers emergency rule

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…