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The Bureau of Public Procurement issued 395 ‘No Objection’ certificates to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the 2023 fiscal year, approving projects worth over N2.94tn. This was contained in the agency’s annual report, which detailed the government’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement. The report stated that BPP’s intervention saved the
Hot SourcePresident Bola Tinubu has blamed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the ongoing political crisis in the state. Speaking during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, he expressed concern over the inability of political actors in Rivers State to reach an agreement and ensure peace. The President accused the governor of demolishing the State Assembly complex
President Tinubu blames Fubara for pipeline explosion in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has blamed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the ongoing political crisis in the state.
Speaking during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, he expressed concern over the inability of political actors in Rivers State to reach an agreement and ensure peace.
The President accused the governor of demolishing the State Assembly complex and failing to rebuild it for the past 15 months.
He noted that despite interventions from himself and other stakeholders, the parties involved have been unable to reach a truce.
Tinubu further accused the governor of dismantling the legislative arm of government.
The President also referenced what he called “the latest security reports from the state,” particularly incidents of pipeline vandalism, stating that the governor had failed to address the issue.
The President said, “The latest security reports made available to me show that between yesterday and today, there have been disturbing incidents of pipeline vandalism by some militants, without the governor taking any action to curtail them.
“I have, of course, given a stern order to the security agencies to ensure the safety of the good people of Rivers State and the oil pipelines.
“With all these and many more, no good and responsible President will stand by and allow the grave situation to continue without taking remedial steps prescribed by the Constitution to address the situation in the state, which no doubt requires extraordinary measures to restore good governance, peace, order, and security.”
On Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the non-functionality of the legislative arm of government as the reason for his decision.
He appointed Retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas to take over the administrative functions of the state.
President Tinubu blames Fubara for pipeline explosion in Rivers
Hot SourceNaira Abuse: Edo PDP Commends EFCC on Arrest of Okungbowa
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone for alleged naira abuse.
Okungbowa, who until recently was the Coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), now suspended by the State Government over allegations of extortion, harassment, and unruly behaviour, was arrested by the EFCC owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying naira notes on two exotic dancers, at a bar, on March 9, 2025.
In a statement, Publicity Secretary of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, charged EFCC on thorough investigation and diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalises the abuse of naira notes.
Nehikhare said: “The Edo State Chapter of the PDP commends the EFCC for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone for alleged naira abuse.
“The swift arrest of Okungbowa who was seen in a viral video spraying and mutilating the Naira sends a strong message that such criminal and irresponsible actions will not be tolerated, regardless of the perpetrator’s position or influence.
“We charge the EFCC to carry out thorough investigation on the matter and ensure diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalises the abuse of naira notes, including spraying, stepping on, or mishandling.”
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa,
