Health reforms take centre stage in Rivers as Governor Siminalayi Fubara highlights the recruitment of over 2,000 workers, hospital upgrades and expansion of primary healthcare services across the state.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on his 51st birthday, praising his humility, calm leadership and courage in governance.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for February 21, 2026, to fill vacant seats in the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State, following a resignation and a death in the House of Assembly.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for lifting the suspensions and state of emergency in the state, pledging to consolidate peace and stability in line with the President’s advice.
Attakwu Akegbe community in Nkanu West, Enugu State, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for second terms in 2027, citing infrastructure and development projects. The community also appealed for the unconditional release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Nigerian Army troops have neutralised six terrorists, arrested 11 suspected collaborators and received the surrender of a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad member in Borno State during intelligence-led operations targeting terrorist fighters and support networks.
Bulgaria election voting has begun, with 27 candidates contesting the presidency as 6.59 million eligible voters prepare to choose their next leader. Opinion polls suggest a runoff is likely, with no candidate expected to secure an outright victory in the first round.
President Bola Tinubu has blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating the challenges his administration is working to address during the flag-off of his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna.