President Trump set to ban people from 43 countries from travelling to the US

The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering sweeping travel restrictions for citizens of 43 countries as part of a new ban, continuing an immigration crackdown that the US President initiated at the start of his second term in January. The New York Times reported that an internal memo divides these countries into three separate categories….

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Rivers SSG warns against taking Fubara’s ‘simplicity for weakness’

The Secretary to the Government of Rivers State (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, has cautioned that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s peaceful approach to governance should not be interpreted as a sign of weakness.   Danagogo issued the warning amid ongoing criticisms from political opponents, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The controversy…

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EXCLUSIVE: Senate President Akpabio Plans Temporary Resignation to Allow Senate Committee to ‘Formally Exonerate Him and Suggest Permanent Suspension’ for Senator Natasha

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, currently facing backlash over the allegation of sexual harassment, may step down in the coming week in a plot to allow the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions (SCEPPP) to officially clear him, SaharaReporters has learnt. The Senate Committee after clearing Akpabio is then expected to recommend an…

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Lawmaker Charges Colleagues to Advocate Policies that Empower Consumers, Promote Transparency, Others

Lawmaker Charges Colleagues to Advocate Policies that Empower Consumers, Promote Transparency, Others

By Anietie Akpan The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Cross River State, in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bassey Akiba has called on lawmakers in the country to advocate for policies that empower consumers, promote transparency, and foster fair competition. In his message dated March 15, to mark the World Consumer Rights Day 2025,…

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