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    Day: September 18, 2025

    Rivers Assembly seeks Review of Financial Dealings During Emergency Rule

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Rivers Assembly seeks Review of Financial Dealings During Emergency Rule …Asks Fubara to Submit, New Budget, List of Commissioners Nominees The Rivers State House of Assembly, today, resumed plenary after the expiration of the Emergency Rule declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had declared state of emergency in the state on March 18th following the political crisis... Read more

    Category: Uncategorized

    Critics Only ‘Lucky’ Tinubu Respects Rule of Law – Wike

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ....flags off N1 Arterial Road in Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday rebuked critics of President Bola Tinubu, cautioning that those making unguarded remarks against the President should consider themselves fortunate to have a leader who respects the rule of law. Wike, who spoke at the flag-off of the Arterial Road N1 project connecting... Read more

    Category: Politics

    FG Unveils Centralized Passport Centre, Promises 1-Week Delivery

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Mercy Daniel The Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will soon begin to receive their passports within one week, following the completion of a centralized Passport Data Personalization Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters in Abuja. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who inspected the facility on Thursday, described the centre as a “game-changer” that will revolutionize... Read more

    Category: Travel & Tourism

    Flood Alert: Niger, Benue Rivers Hit Peak Levels, NiHSA Warns

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) on Thursday warned that Rivers Niger and Benue have reached peak water levels, posing imminent flood risks to communities along their banks. In a statement signed by its Director General, Muhammad Umar, the agency urged residents in flood-prone areas to take urgent precautionary measures to protect their lives and property. “Rivers Niger and Benue... Read more

    Category: Environment

    ADC Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Democracy in Rivers Crisis

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By David Liam  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of acting beyond his constitutional powers in the Rivers State political crisis, warning that his actions threaten Nigeria’s democracy and federal balance. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, condemned the suspension and reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Rivers Assembly seeks Review of Financial Dealings During Emergency Rule

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    …Asks Fubara to Submit, New Budget, List of Commissioners Nominees The Rivers State House of Assembly, today, resumed plenary after the expiration of the Emergency Rule declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had declared state of emergency in the state on March 18th following the political crisis in the state. Although, the assembly had had its last... Read more

    Category: Politics, Top Stories

    Deputy Speaker, Kalu Joins Okonjo-Iweala at WTO Conference in Geneva

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Deputy Speaker, Kalu Joins Okonjo-Iweala at WTO Conference in Geneva ….Reinforces Multilateralism, African Trade The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has joined the 55th Session of the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organization (WTO) at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This followed Kalu's membership of the WTO... Read more

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    As NASS Resumes: Conference report on the electoral amendment will be discussed, Senate to EU

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    As NASS Resumes: Conference report on the electoral amendment will be discussed, Senate to EU The Nigeria Senate has assured that Conference report on the electoral amendment will be discussed as the National Assembly prepares to resume legislative duties next week after its long recess. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with the European Union Elections Follow-up Mission to Nigeria,... Read more

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    Customs Elevates 74 Officers in Oyo/Osun Command to Bolster Anti-Smuggling, Revenue Drive

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Customs Elevates 74 Officers in Oyo/Osun Command to Bolster Anti-Smuggling, Revenue Drive By Ayo Adewimi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has decorated 74 newly promoted officers in the Oyo/Osun Area Command as part of efforts to intensify its anti-smuggling operations, strengthen border security, and boost revenue generation. The officers, promoted across various cadres, were decorated yesterday at the command headquarters... Read more

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    First Lady mourns victims of Afriland fire disaster

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    First Lady mourns victims of Afriland fire disaster By Amed Musa The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed grief over the Afriland fire disaster that claimed the lives of ten people. Mrs. Tinubu also condoled with the families friends and loved ones of the victims of the unfortunate inferno incident. In a message on Thursday, the President's wife prayed... Read more

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