Final Battery Capacities Hint at Advantage for Apple iPhone 17 eSIM Variants
Except for the iPhone 17 Air, all models in the iPhone 17 lineup are expected to feature larger batteries compared to their predecessors. The iPhones that lack a SIM card slot, which are anticipated to debut in Europe for the first time, will have even greater battery capacity, as indicated by a recent certification.In the […]
Billions of Devices at Risk as NITDA Flags eSIM Security Flaw
Nigeria’s technology regulator has warned that a newly uncovered weakness in embedded SIM (eSIM) technology could open the door to one of the most far-reaching cybersecurity threats in recent years. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) disclosed that the flaw affects over 2 billion smartphones, wearables, tablets, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide. […]
Wike Keeps Mute on Rivers Peace Accord Details, Cites Return of Stability
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to reveal the specifics of the recent peace agreement brokered between him and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking to journalists at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the paramount outcome is the restoration of peace to the […]
Rivers Women’s Group Urges Genuine Sustenance of Peace by Political Actors
The Rivers Women Unite for SIM has commended the commitment of political leaders in the state to embrace peace and total reconciliation in a bid to ensure complete and speedy resolution of all disputes in the interest of the State.The group, in a statement released after its program in Port Harcourt, called on Residents of […]
Wike: We Have Agreed To Work With The Governor
A peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu has brought an end to the longstanding political rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja resulted in a final agreement between both camps to work together in unity. […]
Fubara and Amaewhule Meet in Abuja to Resolve Rivers State Political Crisis
In a significant step toward resolving the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara held a reconciliatory meeting with suspended House of Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule and other disgruntled lawmakers in Abuja. Sources reported a positive atmosphere, with Fubara and Amaewhule seen sharing jokes and laughter, signalling a potential breakthrough. The closed-door […]
Ibas: 2025 Budget Hints at Fubara’s Comeback
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has shed light on the N1.48 trillion 2025 budget estimate, revealing provisions for the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other state actors. The budget retains provisions for the offices and functions of suspended political actors, anticipating their eventual return to constitutional order. […]
PILEX Centre Urges Restoration of Democracy in Rivers State, Calls for Electoral Reforms on Democracy Day
As Nigeria prepares to mark Democracy Day on June 12, the Pilex Centre for Civic Education has issued a strong call for democratic reforms across the country. With a specific demand for the reinstatement of the elected Governor and State Assembly members in Rivers State. In a statement released on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, Pilex […]
Fubara Calls for Sacrifice, Unity, Faith During Eid-El-Kabir
As they mark the holy celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid-al-Adha, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on Muslims in the State and across the world to reflect on the powerful values of sacrifice, obedience and faith. According to the suspended Governor, the festival commemorates the deep devotion of Prophet […]
Governor Fubara Urges Stronger Collaboration With NDDC To Boost Development
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and host states. According to Fubara, such partnerships are essential for the effective planning and implementation of programs that can drive real developmental impact in the Niger Delta region. The governor made these remarks during […]
Shun planned protest, Fubara urges Rivers Residents
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents to shun the planned nationwide protest, citing the current economic situation in the country. Speaking by proxy through the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, at a solidarity rally by SIMplified Ambassadors of Rivers State, Fubara emphasized that destroying state assets through protest would be unwise, especially […]
Ijaw to initiate a ceasefire between Wike and Sim
The Ijaw nation in Rivers State has urged its body to initiate a means for the Executive Governor of Rivers to Reconcile with the former governor of the state and minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike. They claim that this will help ease the tension in the state due to the political crisis in the […]