Kwankwaso Flays Approval of Emergency Rule by Nat’l Assembly

The 2023 presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rab’iu Kwankwaso has flayed the 10th National Assembly over its endorsement of emergency rule in Rivers State. This is contained in a statement he released on Friday. Kwankwaso said the National Assembly’s decision to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation in Rivers was tantamount to … [Read more…]

2027: Atiku unveils coalition against Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday at a meeting of key opposition leaders said they have formed a coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Atiku made the declaration during a press conference in Abuja, attended by several opposition politicians, including former APC members who have since defected. The event was convened … [Read more…]

Fubara denies allegation of orchestrating pipeline vandalism in Rivers

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed as false, allegation by the federal government through the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, that he telegraphed attacks on oil pipelines in the state. In a statement by his equally suspended Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara, who took his time … [Read more…]

Corps Members Will Receive N77,000 New Allowance From March — NYSC DG

Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has announced that all corps members would be credited with their new monthly allowance of N77,000 effective from March, 2025. Brig.-Gen. Nafiu said the Scheme and Federal Government are responsive to corps members’ welfare and would continue to ensure that their well-being was accorded … [Read more…]

Rivers Sole Administrator Assumes Office 

Rivers Sole Administrator Assumes Office 

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd), assumed duties on Thursday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, pledging to foster lasting peace in the state. Ibas arrived at Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at about 11:30 a.m. aboard a Naval 5N-ARA Bombardier aircraft. Upon arrival, he inspected a quarter guard mounted in … [Read more…]

Tinubu Salutes Nat’l Assembly For ‘Patriotic Stand’ on Rivers State Emergency Rule

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the state and endangered national economic security for over 15 months. The President specifically commended … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Like Reps, Senate Okays Emergency Rule In Rivers

…Calls For Mediation Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Reps pass resolution approving President Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers [WATCH]

The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly in support of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months following the … [Read more…]

UNICEF hails Mbah’s huge investment in education, health, infrastructure

…Govt to feed 300,000 school children daily – Mbah The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has extolled Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over the administration’s sterling quality leadership, saying the governor’s huge investment in education, primary health care and infrastructure was a turning point in the state. This was even as the governor reiterated … [Read more…]

Reps mum over debate on state of emergency in Rivers

The much awaited debate on the emergency rule declared by the President in Rivers state failed to hold on Wednesday even as members appeared charged and prepared to engage the issues in the Presidential broadcast. The letter from the president which the House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi said has been transmitted to the House and will be … [Read more…]