UPDATE ON THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission … [Read more…]
PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Tuesday 25th March 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The process of recall is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral … [Read more…]
“STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS: “SUSPENSION” OR OTHERWISE SUMMARY REMOVAL OF A DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED GOVERNOR AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL” The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken due notice of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as contained in his address to the nation today, … [Read more…]
Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern … [Read more…]
My name is Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odo, Ph.D, the constitutionally elected Councillor of Obollo Afor Ward and the Legislative Leader of Udenu Legislative council. Gentle men of the press, I welcome you to this world press conference where I will address some anomaly that is currently going on in my Local Government Area under … [Read more…]
…Being a Speech Delivered By Gov. Peter Mbah During the Fundraising Dinner by the Enugu State Security Trust Fund Those who make history often do not immediately grasp the depth of impact their actions would have on humanity. I can sense the unfolding of a remarkable legacy before us, something that looks certain to outlive … [Read more…]
…Says He’s a Quiet Achiever who Embodies the Aspiration of His People The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates the Governor of Rivers State and leader of the Party in the State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara as he marks his birthday today. Governor Fubara is a humble, peaceful, courageous and insightful leader who deeply loves … [Read more…]
PRESS STATEMENT The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide joins numerous admirers across the globe to felicitate a renowned erudite scholar, development economist, astute administrator, moral edifice, author, two-time Nigerian minister for Finance, trail blazer, and an exemplary Igbo daughter, Dr. Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala on her re-election as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). We … [Read more…]
The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) express heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery. This achievement marks a significant step forward after years of operational challenges and underperformance. We are, however, aware … [Read more…]
I would like to begin this lecture by expressing my profound gratitude to the organizers of this event. I consider my selection to deliver the keynote at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology’s inaugural Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series a huge honour. An event such as this is an opportunity to outline a vision … [Read more…]
Your Excellency, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government. Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honour to address this gathering of the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place at this beautiful and historic city of Rio de Janeiro. 2. Let me at the outset, … [Read more…]
Good morning, gentlemen of the press. On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), I warmly welcome you to the State Command Headquarters, GRA, Enugu, for this important press briefing. Today, we are here to share details of a significant breakthrough in the case involving the armed robbery … [Read more…]