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The Rivers house of assembly has suspended the impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Rivers lawmakers took the decision during plenary on Thursday at Port Harcourt, the state capital. In January, the Rivers lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), commenced impeachment proceedings against Fubara and Odu. The lawmakers accused Fubara and his deputy of budgetary impropriety, failure to present the 2026 appropriation bill to the assembly, unauthorised expenditure of public funds, and withholding statutory allocations to the legislature. Advertisement The impeachment notice was signed by…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken Nasir el-Rufai into custody after the former governor of Kaduna spent two nights with the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sources have informed TheCable. Multiple sources said el-Rufai was picked up from the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday night by the secret police. Insiders said during his questioning at the anti-graft agency, investigators made several attempts to obtain a written statement from the former governor, but he repeatedly declined to provide one. On Monday, the former governor presented himself at the EFCC headquarters following an invitation regarding alleged financial…

Lagelu Local Government was filled with appreciation and goodwill as a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Segun Folorunso Akande, fondly called Shigo of London and The GSMists USA Coordinator, once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the people. As Muslims commence the holy month of Ramadan and Christians observe the Lenten season, Hon. Segun Folorunso Akande became one of the first leaders to reach out, providing food packages to both faithfuls to ease the burden of fasting and reflect the true spirit of love, sacrifice and humanity. Despite not occupying any political office or elective position, his…

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to forgive him if he has sinned against them, urging the citizens to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal at the start of Ramadan. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday during the opening of this year’s Tafsir at the State House mosque in Abuja. The president highlighted the overlap between Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent as a reminder of shared values. “Ramadan coincides with Lent, reminding us of our common commitment to sacrifice, discipline, prayer, and self-denial,” he said. “We start this Ramadan with all the teaching that it brings to us all. But the…

President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order for the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the federation account allocation committee (FAAC). Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. The executive order, according to the presidency, will safeguard and enhance oil and gas revenues for the federation, curb wasteful spending, and eliminate duplicative structures in the oil and gas sector.

Asurvivor of the deadly terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has revealed how suspected Boko Haram fighters used the Muslim call-to-prayer (Adhan) as a trap to lure residents out of their homes before launching a coordinated massacre that left scores dead and hundreds displaced. Speaking during an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, the survivor, Magaji Woro, described how the attackers disguised their presence as religious preaching immediately after invading the community, creating confusion among residents who initially believed the gathering was harmless. “This incident started as preaching from the Boko Haram members immediately they…

A chieftain and community leader, Chief Olayinka Segelu Akintola Oladimeji, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim and Christian faithful as the sacred seasons of Ramadan and Lent commence. In a goodwill message made available to journalists in Ibadan, Chief Segelu congratulated Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan, describing the holy month as a period devoted to fasting, prayer, charity, and sober reflection. He urged adherents of Islam to embrace the core values of compassion, self-discipline, sacrifice, and generosity which define the sacred season. According to him, Ramadan is not only a time of abstinence from food and drink, but also…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, on Tuesday marked his 39th birthday in a remarkable and impactful manner by officially opening and handing over a newly constructed secondary school to the Oyo State Government in Temidire Community, Ibarapa East Local Government Area. The project was commissioned on behalf of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Olusegun Olayiwola. The event attracted top government functionaries, traditional rulers, community leaders, party faithful, and residents of the area. In his address, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin gave glory to God…

The member representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), has congratulated Muslim faithful and Christians across Lagelu Local Government on the sighting of the crescent moon and Easter fasting signaling the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released to mark the beginning of the 1447AH Ramadan fast, Hon. Akintunde described the sacred period and coincident fasting among both faith as a time for deep spiritual reflection, renewed devotion, and acts of compassion toward humanity. He noted that Ramadan and Lent offers a unique opportunity for believers to…

An aspirant for the Ona-Ara State Constituency seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Dr. Temitope Afolabi, has congratulated Muslim faithful across Ona-Ara Local Government on the sighting of the crescent moon marking the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released at the dawn of the 1447AH fasting period, Dr. Afolabi described Ramadan as a sacred season of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and compassion for humanity. He noted that the holy month presents a profound opportunity for believers to strengthen their devotion to Allah, cultivate patience, and extend charity to the less privileged in society.…