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National Assembly approves of emergency rule, Tinubu applauds their efforts Ibok-Ete Ibas assumes the role of sole administrator in Rivers State, demands civility Nigerian passport rises in global ranks, secures 91st position Atiku announces coalition of parties against 2027 general election Minister of Interior reveals that FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saving ₦1 billion on feeding Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn't miss. National Assembly approves of emergency rule, Tinubu applauds their efforts The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, leading to the dissolution of the state government and the appointment of a sole administrator for a six-month period. In response, President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the National Assembly for what he described as a “patriotic decision.” His comments were shared in a statement released by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The situation in Rivers State had reached a critical point, posing a serious threat to essential oil and gas infrastructure security. This instability risked undermining the national economy and jeopardising the progress achieved through the reforms implemented since our administration began in May 2023,” Tinubu stated. Ibok-Ete Ibas assumes the role of sole administrator in Rivers State, demands civility Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has warned that his administration will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace and stability of the state. Speaking in a state-wide address from Port Harcourt, the state capital, Ibas said there would be no place for disorder under his leadership. He explained that his main goal is to bring back law and order while creating the right conditions for democracy to return to the state. “Let me be clear, under my leadership, people’s rights and freedoms will be respected and protected. The rule of law will be strictly followed,” Ibas said. Nigerian passport rises in global ranks, secures 91st position Nigeria has climbed one spot to 91st place in the latest global passport ranking out of 199 countries. While this marks a small improvement in the country’s global standing, travel remains challenging for Nigerian citizens, as visa-free access is still limited to 45 countries, the same as last year. According to the Henley Passport Index for 2025, Nigeria shares the 91st position with Ethiopia and Myanmar, both of which are dealing with conflicts involving armed groups. Atiku announces coalition of parties against 2027 general election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced forming a coalition to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a meeting of key opposition leaders in Abuja, Atiku made the declaration during a press conference attended by several opposition figures, including former APC members who have defected. When asked if this new coalition would serve as the main opposition against the APC in 2027, Atiku responded, “Yes, this marks the beginning of the opposition coalition ahead of 2027.” Minister of Interior reveals that FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saving ₦1 billion on feeding The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government released over 4,000 inmates from correctional facilities as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding, saving ₦1 billion in feeding costs. Tunji-Ojo explained that many of those released had been jailed over minor fines, and the initiative ensured their swift freedom. “Last year, just over 4,000 inmates were released in one day. We conducted a detailed analysis and found that many inmates were there due to petty fines. This project allowed us to release over 4,082 inmates, saving the government ₦1 billion in feeding costs,” he stated.

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Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flagbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Nigerian athlete and World 100m hurdle record holder Tobi Amusan has been named the official Flagbearer for the Nigerian delegation at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG: It Is a Crime to Release Skit, Films and Music Videos Without NFVCB Classification

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerian Passport Gains Visa-free Access to 45 Countries in Global Ranking, Rises to 92nd

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders NNPC to Sell Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Fine Google and Meta for Tax Evasion

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Meta Deleted 63,000 Accounts Connected to Cybercrime

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Representatives Demand the Reversal of Electricity Tariff Hike

Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flagbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank and AfDB Set to Invest $7.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Power Sector

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Offers to Sell 650,000 bpd Oil Refinery to NNPCL

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Fines Meta $220m for Breaching Consumer and Data Laws

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Offered to Pay ₦250k Minimum Wage if the Unions Agreed to Increase of Petrol Price

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill Seeking Six-year Single Term for Presidency Passes First Reading

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Renames National Theatre after Wole Soyinka

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBS Report Reveals Public Officials Received ₦721 Billion in Bribes in 2023

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Bill to Create 74 New Seats for Women in National Assembly Passes Second Reading

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UN Warns of 82 Million Nigerians Starving

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Demands Reversal of Electricity Tariff Hike for Band A Customers

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Cooking Gas Prices Drop For the First Time in Four Months

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG: It Is a Crime to Release Skit, Films and Music Videos Without NFVCB Classification

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Flutterwave Lays Off 3% of its Workforce After Hackers Cart Away ₦11 billion

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Says Tinubu’s Approval of the ₦62,000 Minimum Wage Proposal Will Determine its Next Action

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerians Borrow ₦3.9 trillion Loan from Banks as Economic Crisis Worsens

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Cholera Outbreak: Nigeria Runs Out of Supply of Vaccines as Death Toll Increases

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tems Reveals She Received an Email from Beyoncé Before ‘Essence’ was Released

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Aims to Send First Man to Space

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NAFDAC Warns of Refrigerating Cooked Meals for Over Three Days

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UNICEF Urges FG to Eradicate Cholera Before Schools Resume

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ghana and Others Suffer Power Outage as Nigeria Reduces Gas Supply for Three Weeks

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Federal Government Announces Public Holiday for Eid-Ul-Adha

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Organised Labour Urges Tinubu to Consult Them Before Submitting the New Minimum Wage to the National Assembly

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos-Calabar Highway: FG Begins Compensation of Affected Owners After Rerouting

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