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March 19, 2025 Super Eagles Hold 1st Training Session Under Eric Chelle

Super Eagles Hold 1st Training Session Under Eric Chelle

The Super Eagles had their first training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie against Rwanda in Kigali yesterday.

Twenty-two players took part in the session supervised by head coach ERIC CHELLE.

It was also the team’s first training under CHELLE since his appointment in January.

The Super Eagles opened camp for the clash with the Amavubion Monday.

The three-time African champions will have two more training sessions before the encounter with ADEL AMROUCHE’S side.

Friday’s matchday five encounter will hold at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali.

The game will kick-off at 5:00 pm Nigeria time.

March 19, 2025 Senate Sets Up Ad-Hoc Committee to Investigate Cameroon’s Annexation of Nigeria’s Mangrove Islands

Senate Sets Up Ad-Hoc Committee to Investigate Cameroon’s Annexation of Nigeria’s Mangrove Islands

The Nigerian Senate has established an ad-hoc committee to investigate reports of the Republic of Cameroon’s alleged annexation of the country’s mangrove islands and maritime territories.

Senator ANIEKAN BASSEY led the motion under Orders 41 and 51, raising concerns about the economic and territorial implications of Cameroon’s encroachment on Nigerian land.

BASSEY expressed alarm over the actions of Cameroonian security forces, known as the Gendarmes, who have imposed foreign laws on Nigerians living in 16 ancestral villages in the affected areas. He called the situation a monumental national embarrassment.

In response, Senate President GODSWILL AKPABIO assured that he would engage with President BOLA TINUBU to explore diplomatic solutions to the crisis. Akpabio also announced the formation of the ad-hoc committee tasked with investigating the alleged annexation of Nigeria’s mangrove islands and maritime territories.

The committee is expected to report back with its findings and recommendations within the next two months.

March 19, 2025 Fubara Calls for Calm as State of Emergency is Declared in Rivers State

Fubara Calls for Calm as State of Emergency is Declared in Rivers State

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has called for peace and protection of  Democracy in the state. In a press statement addressing the recent political turmoil, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has responded to the State of emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers state.

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My dear Rivers People,

I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history.

Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been guided by my constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty.

We prioritized the protection of lives and property and ensured the continuous progress of our dear State.

Even in the face of the political impasse, we have remained committed to constitutional order and the rule of law, putting the interest of our people above all else. This was why, immediately after Mr. President’s intervention to broker peace, we did not hesitate to implement the agreed terms in good faith, including welcoming back commissioners who had previously resigned on their own volition.

Furthermore, we moved swiftly to comply with the Supreme Court’s judgement immediately we received the certified true copy of the judgement to return the state to normalcy.

These steps were taken not for personal gains but to foster peace, unity and stability in our dear State.

Unfortunately, at every turn, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly frustrated our efforts, thus making genuine peace and progress difficult.

Our priorities remained the security of lives and property and advancing the well-being and prosperity of Rivers people.

Yes, we have political disagreements, but good governance had continued, salaries have been paid, and great projects were being executed to move the State forward. Above all, Rivers State is safe, secure and peaceful under our watch.

At this critical time, I urge all Rivers people to remain peaceful and law-abiding. We will engage with all relevant institutions to ensure that our democracy remains strong and that Rivers State continues to thrive.

We have always been a resilient people, and we will face this situation with wisdom, patience, and unwavering faith in the democratic process. God bless Rivers State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS

March 17, 2025 Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State Signs New Retirement Age for Teachers into Law

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State Signs New Retirement Age for Teachers into Law

A new law to extend the retirement age of teachers in primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa State to 65 years has been signed by Governor Douye Diri.
Governor Diri who signed the Law on Monday, March 10, 2025 in his office followed the recent passage of the Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers Bill, 2025 by the State House of Assembly.
According to a provision in the new law, “teachers in the State shall by this law retire on attainment of 65 years of age or 40 years of pensionable service, whichever is earlier.
The implication of this law is that the Public Service Rules or any legislation or regulation in force in the State that requires a person to retire from the Public Service at 60 years of age or 35 years of service shall not apply to Teachers in Bayelsa State.
The Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers Law, 2025 defines teacher to mean an education officer, or someone engaged in teaching, including a technical instructor who teaches trade, technical or vocational subject, in a secondary school, college or professional department as well a head master or head mistress in a primary school who possesses requisite teaching qualification, recognized by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.

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