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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the people of the state to embrace the return from emergency rule as a fresh beginning. Fubara made the call on Friday during his statewide broadcast in Port Harcourt, the state capital. This followed the suspension of the state of emergency imposed on the state on 18 March and the reinstatement of the governor, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly. “Let us, therefore, embrace this moment as a fresh beginning. Let us work together with renewed hope and determination to build a stronger, more peaceful and prosperous Rivers…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has petitioned the State Police Command, urging it to refrain from participating in the local government by-election into the 59 wards being organised by the state’s electoral commission. DAILY POST reports that Dr Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, wrote the petition to the Commissioner of Police in the Command. The letter, dated September 19, 2025, is titled: “Re: Request to Refrain From Participation in Illegal Local Government Bye-Elections purportedly being organised by EDSIEC.” Aziegbemi said the petition follows an order granted to the party by…

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that recognising Palestine as an independent state will help combat Hamas and bring much-needed peace to the region. Macron, however, faulted United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio for describing the idea of a Palestinian state as “reckless.” Speaking with CBS Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan, he noted that the objective of Hamas is “absolutely not to create a Palestinian state.” According to the president, Hamas seeks to “destroy Israel” and persuade people that they have “no chance to have peace and stability.” “If we want to stop this war, if we want…

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as “our father”, for his reinstatement. Fubara also extended his appreciation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following his return to office. Tinubu had suspended Fubara six months ago to prevent an escalating political crisis in the state. The President also imposed emergency rule, suspending both the executive and legislature in Rivers State. However, on Thursday, the President ordered Fubara’s reinstatement following the expiration of the suspension. On Friday, Fubara returned to Port Harcourt, the…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a one-chance robbery gang that has been terrorising commuters in Abuja. According to police sources, the arrest followed a report by a victim who was attacked on April 30, 2025, after boarding a commercial vehicle heading to the Central Area. The victim said that midway through the trip, “the driver and another passenger pulled a knife on me, took ₦80,000 cash, two mobile phones, and other belongings.” He added that the gang also collected his ATM card and PIN, then withdrew ₦2.7 million from his account through…

The Imo State Government has intensified actions against criminal elements who engage in pick-pocketing and other related crimes against unsuspecting members of the public as it demolished some shanties allegedly used by the criminals. The move followed cases of suspected robbery, ranging from snatching of handsets and bags within Owerri, the state capital and environs. Addressing journalists on the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Monitoring and Compliance, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, said the action became necessary following resurfacing of shanties earlier demolished at Avu Junction in Owerri West LGA. He said that his office received intelligence reports that…

Nigerian troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have arrested a high-profile suspected bandit linked to the notorious gang led by wanted criminal, Akiki Utivi, also known as “Full Fire.” The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Saawuan Wuaiyolna, of Tiv extraction, was arrested on Wednesday at Takum Junction in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The development was disclosed by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his X handle on Friday. According to Makama, the arrest was carried out by troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Wukari, following credible intelligence on his movement. The security…

Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the establishment of the Benue State College of Nursing Sciences. The bill was passed on Thursday during plenary. The debate for the bill was led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West), who emphasised the importance of the proposed institution. He urged his colleagues to expedite action on the passage of the bill to secure accreditation for the institution as the public strongly supported the bill due to its relevance. The Speaker, Rt. Hon Alfred Emberga stated that the institution will operate multiple campuses…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has introduced new disciplinary measures aimed at sanitising the party ahead of its governorship primary elections scheduled for next year. The resolutions were reached on Thursday at a crucial meeting of the State Working Committee, SWC, held at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the session was presided over by the state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal. The committee expressed concern over verbal attacks by supporters of various governorship aspirants against fellow aspirants, party leaders, and supporters, describing such behaviour as damaging to the unity of…

The Kebbi State House of Assembly has passed two executive bills, one amending the State and Local Governments’ Contributory Pension Law, and another establishing the Kebbi Information Technology Development Agency. The bills were adopted on Thursday following the presentation of reports by the House Committees on Security and General Administration, and on Innovation and Digital Economy. The chairman of the Committee on Security and General Administration, Muhammad Lolo (APC, Bagudo West), said the pension bill, which comprises 39 sections, was subjected to stakeholder consultations involving the Contributory Pension Board, Nigeria Labour Congress, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, and…