Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced a plan by his administration to set up a panel of inquiry into the governance of the state. Governor Fubara stated this on Monday after swearing in Dagogo Iboroma as the Attorney General of the state shortly after the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was screened and confirmed…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has advised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to stop dancing but to ensure that he is also working. Obasanjo gave the advice to Adeleke, nicknamed dancing governor because of his love for dancing, while speaking at the inauguration of a VIP lodge in Osogbo on Sunday, May 12, 2024….
As the political crisis in Rivers State continues, the state governor, Sim Fubara, has said that intimidation has a time which will definitely expire. While speaking to guests at the state house recently, the governor who is in a running battle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, said; ‘’Intimidation has a time and when the…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has insisted that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress have forfeited their positions in the legislative body. Twenty five lawmakers loyal to the former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…
Mr John Lebo, a former Speaker of the Cross River House of Assembly, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Lebo, who was the speaker of the 8th assembly, disclosed his resignation in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Calabar on Sunday Lebo did not offer any…
FCT Minister , Chief Nyesom Wike, expressed regret over his endorsement of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as the gubernatorial candidate for Rivers State in the 2023 elections, emphasizing his intention to rectify this misjudgment in due course. Speaking during a grand civic reception honoring Senator George Sekibo in Ogu, headquarters of Ogu-Bolo local government area, Wike…
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, alongside the Speaker of the Yobe House of Assembly, Hon. Ciroma Buba Mashio, Senator Mohammed Ibrahim Bomoi representing Zone B, and a host of dignitaries, converged yesterday to offer funeral prayers for the late Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Ibn Grema, at the Emir’s palace in Sabon…
In a significant development, it has been reported by Punch that Bola Tinubu, a prominent political figure, has intervened to delay the rollout of the cybersecurity levy mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a reliable source quoted by Punch, Tinubu expressed concern for the Nigerian populace, emphasizing President’s sensitivity to public…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has directed the temporary relocation of the assembly’s meetings to the Auditorium within the Administration Block of the Government House in Port Harcourt. This directive, outlined in the Executive Order of the Rivers State Government 001-2023, has been officially published in the state’s gazette. Governor Fubara emphasized that the…
Abia state governor, Governor Alex Otti has revealed his interest in recovering the N10 billion allegedly spent on a non-existent airport project by his predecessor Okezie Ikpeazu, and not jailing him. Otti during his speech at a media parley said that his predecessor allegedly paid the funds into the account of a company that never…
Renowned musician Tiwa Savage recently disclosed her strategies for juggling filmmaking, motherhood, and her music career. Speaking at the press briefing for her debut film, ‘Water and Garri,’ the acclaimed ‘Koroba’ singer commended her team for their support in managing her diverse roles. She emphasized her aim to inspire others to explore multiple talents rather…
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has taken a decisive step in the ongoing legislative crisis, issuing an interim injunction against the embattled Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and 24 other lawmakers. Presided over by Hon. Justice Charles Wali, the court’s ruling prohibits the aforementioned lawmakers…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been asked by the House of Representatives to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country. The motion on the urgent need to stop and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy was moved by…
US President Joe Biden has announced he would halt some shipments of American weapons to Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a major invasion of the city of Rafah. “Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs and other ways in which they go after population centres,” Biden told CNN’s…
A new factional Speaker has emerged in the Rivers State House of Assembly in person of Victor Jumbo. Jombo is among the four lawmakers loyal to the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara since the political crisis that rocked the state started. The former factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, who was the leader of the pro-Fubara lawmakers, later…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened a massive protest that will shut down the Nigerian economy should the Federal Government fail to cancel the controversial cybersecurity levy recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The TUC in a statement signed by its President, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday, slammed the directive by the…
The Presidential candidate of Labour party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal government over the introduction of the Cybersecurity levy. In a statement released this morning May 8, Obi said the “introduction of Cybersecurity Levy is further proof that the government is more interested in milking a dying economy instead…
A member of the Appropriation Committee in the Senate, Jimoh Ibrahim, has asked President Bola Tinubu to dissolve his cabinet and drop some ministers. “You have to dissolve the cabinet. You have to come up with knowledgeable people. The cabinet is too cold,” he said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday. Ibrahim, who represents Ondo…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has initiated the construction of a flyover in the Lagere area of Ile-Ife, with a total cost of N14.9 billion. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed his hope that the Governor will ensure the completion of the project for the economic well-being of the residents of…
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed members of the House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule to commence impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Tony Okocha, gave the directive during a media conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 7. Okocha gave…
The deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly persists as the Assembly intensifies its scrutiny of the state’s Public Procurement Law, culminating in a veto standoff. During Monday’s plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule leveled accusations of fiscal mismanagement and unauthorized spending against the governor, sparking heated debate over the state’s…
The presidency has reacted to former Nigeria Vice-president and presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s claims that the Lagos-calabar highway construction is a gateway to corruption as Tinubu has vested interests in it. Atiku on Sunday said the road project didn’t follow due procedure hence the rush to demolish it quickly. He also…
Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asserted that the current members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, no longer hold the status of lawmakers. Addressing the issue during a courtesy visit from the Bayelsa State delegation of political and traditional leaders, led by…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been designated to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the prestigious 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Kashim Shettima, initially designated to represent the President, encountered an impediment as his aircraft faced technical issues, compelling him to revise his travel plans…
Prominent figures including President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti are slated to grace the upcoming Yoruba National Day lecture in Ibadan, Oyo State. Comrade Awa Bamiji, the President-general of the Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, revealed to journalists that this year’s event would commemorate the 85th birthday…
Traditional rulers from the 13 communities in Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State have staged a protest against the seizure of their lands by the administration of former Governor Udom Emmanuel for a coconut plantation, demanding N13 billion from the present administration. The vast expanse of land was reportedly seized by former…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering comprehensive and sustainable development across the state. During a meeting in his office, Governor Adeleke affirmed his dedication to advancing Osun’s development trajectory while accepting the Governor of the Year Award (Infrastructure) conferred on him by Vanguard Newspapers. He emphasized his administration’s…
Former Nigerian Minister of Education and 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Kenneth Gbagi, has passed away at the age of 62. Reportedly, he died on Saturday, as confirmed in a statement issued by his eldest son, Emuoboh Gbagi. “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather,…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed appreciation to Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for his pivotal role in advancing the South East Development Commission Bill to the third reading in the Senate. Addressing attendees at a homecoming reception for the Senate President in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Kalu,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ratified the appointments of Mr. Joseph Danfulani Narai, Mr. Luka Ayedo Nizassan, and Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Ndatsu as the new Sakaruyi of Karu, Esu of Kwali, and Etsu of Yaba communities of the FCT, respectively. Mr. Narai assumes the role of Sakaruyi of Karu,…
Nigeria commits to conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond its jurisdiction. Represented by its Foreign Affairs Ministry, Nigeria signed the treaty at the UN Headquarters in New York. The agreement, adopted in June 2023, addresses marine genetic resources, area-based management, environmental impact assessments, and capacity-building. Nigeria actively participated in negotiations. The treaty, open…
