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A former Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, Ibim Semenitari, has expressed excitement over the termination of emergency rule in the state. Naija News reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday lifted the state of emergency imposed on Rivers on March 18. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Semenitari said Tinubu’s decision to lift the state of emergency was gratifying, and there is relief all over Rivers. She said, “It’s a breath of fresh air. As a Rivers State daughter, it feels good to have my state back. “It is gratifying. I think there’s relief all over Rivers…

GMA Records proudly unveils the debut single of gospel group Faith Xtreams, titled “What Can Wash Away,” available today on all major music streaming platforms. This powerful release reimagines the timeless hymns ‘Into My Heart’ and ‘Nothing But the Blood of Jesus’ in a refreshing Afrofusion style. Opening with the tender prayer “Into my heart, Lord Jesus,” the song flows seamlessly into the ageless declaration: “What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” With vibrant harmonies, Afro-inspired rhythms, and Spirit-filled passion, Faith Xtreams delivers a worship experience that feels both nostalgic and brand new. As the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to understand the constitutional division of powers between him and state governors. The PDP on Wednesday, through its Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, accused President Tinubu of exceeding his constitutional powers in suspending Governor Siminilayi Fubara during the period of Emergency Rule in Rivers State and insisted he must apologise to Nigerians. The PDP official made the call while reacting to the declaration of an end to the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstatement of the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Naija News recalls that President Tinubu, in…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the decision of President Bola Tinubu to lift the emergency rule in Rivers State. Wike, in a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said President Tinubu, by his action, has once again demonstrated his total commitment to peace and sustenance of democracy in the country. Naija News recalls the President had earlier on Wednesday, ended the emergency rule in Rivers and reinstated the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that the emergency rule was declared in the state six…

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has reacted to the termination of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Speaking via a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, the group insisted that the declaration of a state of emergency six months ago was a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. Ameh argued that the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was an unconstitutional power grab that should never have occurred. CUPP said it firmly believes that democracy thrives on the will of the people and the independence of institutions. “This action, executed without the request of elected state officials,…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticised Nigerians for what he described as their “docile silence” during the six-month emergency rule that suspended democratic governance in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), made the remarks in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The APC stalwart lamented that the unconstitutional suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was allowed to stand without resistance. “Nigerians watched and did nothing, allowing the illegalities in Rivers State to happen successfully,” Eze said. He warned…

A notorious bandit leader, Isya Akwashi Garwa, has reportedly released 28 abducted persons in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State following a peace arrangement with local authorities. Garwa, armed with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, handed over the victims to officials of the local council on Wednesday. Naija News understands that those freed were mostly residents of Mairua, Kanen-haki, and Yar Dabaru communities, who had been held captive for weeks. Bandit Leader in Katsina A security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the development on 𝕏, saying community leaders in Faskari described the release as a positive signal, and urged both…

Operatives of the Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six illegal miners during a raid on a mining site in Paiko, Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. The police also recovered mining equipment and dangerous weapons from the suspects, while several others escaped. The command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Wednesday in Minna. Abiodun identified the suspects as Aliyu Rabiu, 19; Samaila Ibrahim, 31; Sadiku Auwal, 23; Ibrahim Babangida, 29; Musa Adamu, 30; and Sani Hassan, 28, all of Dangado village in Paiko. “On September 13, 2025, at…

A former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has opined that Rivers State and Lagos used to be at par, but they are now distinct. Naija News reports that Cole made the statement while speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, ‘Morning Brief’. According to Tonye Cole, Rivers is no longer at par with Lagos due to poor governance and regressive politics in the state. He said, “There was a time when Rivers and Lagos were at par, but you take a look at them, you will know that there’s a huge difference, and if you ask…

The Oyo State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media that crude oil was discovered in a well at Yemetu, Ibadan. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources clarified that investigations revealed the substance found was diesel, not crude oil. Officials launched a three-day probe after receiving a petition on September 8, 2025, over suspected water pollution at a house in Yemetu Igosun. “Findings showed that a well, which had served residents for nearly 20 years without contamination, was suddenly polluted with diesel that completely covered the water surface. About 250 litres of the…