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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, Senate’s move on social media regulations, and a deadly communal clash in Ebonyi
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1. Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State amid its ongoing political crisis. The declaration, made in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night, comes as tensions escalate in the state.
2. Senate advances bill mandating social media offices in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has progressed with a bill requiring social media platforms to establish physical offices in the country. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), the bill passed its second reading on Tuesday.
3. Police arrest two over Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to an explosion at the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana LGA. The incident, which occurred Monday night, disrupted construction along the Bodo-Bonny Road.
4. Rivers government vows response to state of emergency
The Rivers State government has pledged to engage relevant institutions to resolve the political crisis following President Tinubu’s emergency declaration. Commissioner for Information, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, assured that steps would be taken to address the situation.
5. Senate investigates Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian islands
The Senate has launched a probe into Cameroon’s alleged illegal occupation of Nigeria’s Mangrove Islands in Akwa Ibom State. Lawmakers urged President Tinubu to protect the country’s territorial waters and oil-rich maritime zones.
6. Police arrest female gunrunner, others in anti-terror operations
Police operatives have arrested a female gunrunner and illicit drug suppliers linked to bandits in Nasarawa, Yobe, and Katsina states. The suspect was caught with 124 rounds of live ammunition hidden inside a palm oil container.
7. Fubara calls for calm after Rivers emergency declaration
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged residents to remain peaceful following President Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration. In a statewide address, he assured citizens of his commitment to stability and governance.
8. 33 die in Edo road crashes in two months – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that 33 people lost their lives in road accidents across Edo State between January and February. Sector Commander Cyril Matthew revealed that 15 deaths occurred in January alone.
9. Trump claims Putin agrees to immediate ceasefire
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump described their phone conversation as “very good and productive.”
10. Two killed in renewed Ebonyi communal clash
A violent communal clash between Umuobor-Akaeze and Ogwor communities in Ebonyi State has left two people dead. The conflict, which has claimed multiple lives in the past, continues to escalate in Ivo LGA.
