Nigeria, March 19 -- Hello and welcome! In today's trending news stories;

1. President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state House of Assembly for six months. He appointed ex-Naval Chief Vice Admiral Ibot-Ette Ibas as sole administrator, blaming Fubara for the prolonged political crisis. The crisis, linked to tensions between Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, escalated after the Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion. While Tinubu cited security and constitutional breaches, critics, including the Nigerian Bar Association and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, condemned the move as unconstitutional and politically motivated.Despite the suspension, Fuba...