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Rivers State Clarifies N100,000 Christmas Bonus After Lawmakers Reject Payment

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The Rivers State Government has clarified the circumstances surrounding the ₦100,000 Christmas bonus paid to public office holders, following controversy sparked by members of the State House of Assembly who rejected and refunded the funds. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Communications, led by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, explained that the bonus…

Shock in Bissau as President Embaló Allegedly Detained in Fresh Coup Scare

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Bissau was thrown into uncertainty on Wednesday after armed men reportedly detained President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in what appears to be a fresh attempt to overthrow his Government. The reported arrest occurred around 1 p.m. inside the Presidential palace in Bissau, just days after a tense Presidential election from which the main opposition candidate was…