Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers, suspends Gov, dep, others for six months
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday suspended the governor of Rivers State, his deputy and all elected lawmakers in the state for six months following the political crisis that had engulfed the state for some time now.Read more
2. Reps pass landmark Tax Reform bills
In a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s tax system, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024.Read more
3. Police confirm Trans-Niger pipeline explosion
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed an explosion at the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of the state.Read more
4. ‘Senate Chamber like a cult’– Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges harassment, intimidation by lawmakers
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday described the legislative chamber, as “a cult” where dissent is stifled and fear governs proceedings.Read more
5. Tinubu nominates ex-naval chief, Ibas as Rivers administrator
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday nominated a former chief of naval staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) as the administrator of Rivers State.Read more
6. FCT Minister Wike revokes PDP national secretariat land over unpaid ground rent
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja.Read more
7. Dangote to build 6 Mta cement plant, largest seaport in Ogun
President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed his plan to build in Ogun State, a multi-billion-dollar Seaport, which will be the largest in Nigeria.Read more
8. PSC approves promotion of 216 police officers (SEE LIST)
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 219 police officers to new ranks.Read more
9. NAF destroys terrorists’ command hub in Borno
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed a known terrorists’ command hub on the Mandara Mountains in Chikide and Degbewa areas of Borno State.Read more
10. Super Eagles hold first training ahead Rwanda clash
Nigeria men’s senior football team, the Super Eagles engaged in their first training session on Tuesday ahead of their clash with Rwanda.Read more
