As of March 19, 2025, here are the latest developments from Nigeria:
State of Emergency in Rivers State:
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for six months. This unprecedented move responds to a political crisis marked by tensions between the governor and state legislators, who attempted to impeach him over alleged illegal budget presentations and issues concerning legislative composition. Additionally, recent pipeline vandalism, including a fire on the Trans Niger Pipeline, has raised significant concerns. Retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas has been appointed as the military administrator during this period, with the judiciary continuing to function. The Nigerian Bar Association has criticized the declaration as illegal, arguing that an emergency does not dissolve elected governments.
Legal Dispute Over Fuel Imports:
A Nigerian judge has dismissed an objection by the state oil company, NNPC Ltd, in a lawsuit filed by Dangote Oil Refinery. Dangote seeks to halt gasoline imports into Nigeria, asserting that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) is unlawfully issuing import permits. The refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, claims its output suffices to meet Nigeria's demand, seeking 100 billion naira ($65 million) in damages. NNPC contends that domestic demand still exceeds production, necessitating imports. Further proceedings are scheduled for May 6.
Maiduguri's Resilient Recovery:
The city of Maiduguri has demonstrated remarkable resilience following devastating floods caused by torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam. The disaster submerged up to 15% of the city, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced hundreds of thousands. Recovery efforts, bolstered by over 42 billion naira ($28 million) from local government and U.N. agencies, alongside community solidarity, have led to restored infrastructure, reopened markets, and the revival of the Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo. The Nigerian government has initiated a long-term project to rebuild the collapsed dam, aiming to prevent future flooding, improve agricultural irrigation, and enhance water supply, with completion expected by 2027.
Football Team's Accommodation Mix-Up:
Nigerian international football players Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi humorously discovered they were assigned a double bed upon arriving at their team hotel for World Cup qualifiers. Aina filmed Iwobi's surprised reaction, highlighting ongoing logistical challenges faced by the national team, including past incidents like extended airport delays leading to match boycotts. Despite these issues, Nigeria remains in contention for a World Cup spot, with six matches left in their qualifying campaign.
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