Emman Ovuakporie

Abuja

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Senate endorses Rivers 2025 Budget for second

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, endorsed the Rivers State 2025 budget for its second reading. The budget, amounting to ₦1,480,662,592,442 trillion, was passed for the second reading following its presentation by the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi. Senator Opeyemi stated that the Senate has taken on the responsibility of legislating for Rivers State due to its current State of Emergency status.
PDP governors shredded my agreement with them over Fubara– Wike reveals

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

Former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has revealed how People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors shredded agreement over Rivers state crisis. The FCT minister in a series of tweets through his X handle, blamed governor Bala Mohammad led PDP governors and his erstwhile political ally, Seyi Makinde for the crisis rocking the PDP.
PDP Governor dashes SUV to APC chairman ahead defection

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has donated a brand new Toyota Prado to Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state Eno’s wonderful gift comes amid strong indications that the governor has perfected his defection plans to the APC. Commending the governor for such a rare gesture, the state APC publicity secretary, Barr. Otoabasi Udo, said the party received the gift with excitement, describing the governor’s benevolence as borne out of mature politics.
Oborevwori To Deliver State Of The State Address, Wednesday

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to deliver the State of the State Address to members of the Delta State House of Assembly tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10am. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba, Tuesday, said the event will be taken live on Channels TV and TVC, providing the public with an opportunity to hear directly from the governor on key developments, achievements, and future plans for the state.
PDP NEC drags Tinubu’s govt through mud, says ill-advised and ill-implemented polices led to massive poverty, insecurity

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

… vows to challenge drift to one party State The Peoples Democratic Party PDP on Tuesday said the President Bola Ahmed led administration ill-advised and ill-implemented policies has led to massive poverty and insecurity across Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports this was contained in a communique issued by NEC and signed by the party’s acting chairman, Ambassador Illya Damagum.
Confusion rocks PDP as NEC meeting is rescheduled

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

Apparently the major opposition party in Nigeria the People’s Democratic Party PDP is in a confused state as it reschedule its 99th NEC meeting from 12noon to 2pm today. This is coming barely 24hours after the party’s Wadatta secretariat was sealed for owing ground rent. The shift in the time was contained in a notice indicating the venue and time. See statement below:Change of Time for the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC).
Rep. Ukodhiko launches five-day empowerment training for

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

Member of the House of Representatives, representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has announced a five-day empowerment programme aimed at equipping 100 constituents with specialised entrepreneurial skills. The lawmaker made the announcement via his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, stating that the initiative is in collaboration with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI).
APC not scared of anybody as a ruling party -Sen.

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

… opposition has a right to criticize massive endorsements of our president … it’s their job… Nigerians love telling liesFormer Governor of Abia State and a serving Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu in a chat with selected journalists bared it all on recent endorsements across the country of President Bola Tinubu as he clocks midterm of his first tenure, he also spoke on other national issues, excerpts. An endorsement of Mr. President by your party, by almost everybody.
NPA, Dangote to deepen maritime industry growth, expand export operations

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

…aims at $7m daily revenue through fertilizer exportThe Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has set sights on the development of the nation’s Marine and Blue Economy sector, with plans to ensure expansion of Nigeria’s export operations.
Fresh Taraba attacks leave over 30 residents dead, several injured

1 week ago | thenewsguru.com | Emman Ovuakporie

Over thirty persons have been killed and many others injured following an attack by suspected herders on a farming community in Munga Lelau of Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident followed a mutual suspicion between farmers and herders as to the whereabouts of their cattle. This led to attacks and counterattacks by neighbours who have lived for decades as one entity.