Former President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out against the recent suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials in the state, calling the decision harmful to Nigeria’s image. Speaking on the situation in Rivers State, Jonathan said, “These actions by key actors in the executive and legislative arms of government paint the […] More
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has revealed that recalling an incumbent Senator is a very expensive plot because it demands huge financial backing. The former lawmaker stated this in a Facebook post on Saturday, amid speculation of plots to recall the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The plot followed Natasha’s sexual harassment […] More
Senate President Godswill Akpabio reportedly clashed with some senators during a closed-door session over the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state of emergency declared in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The president declared a state of emergency this week over the failure of the governor and the State House of Assembly to implement […] More
Leaders of Abia North Senatorial District, under the umbrella of the Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), have declared their total support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in the next general elections. The group stated that the […] More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria First Lady has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Karu, Abuja, which claimed multiple lives and destroyed several properties. Naija News reported that the tragic incident happened when a petrol-laden tanker exploded on Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi road, engulfing no fewer than […] More
President Bola Tinubu has praised the National Assembly for approving his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. On Tuesday, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the State House of Assembly. He also appointed retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as the […] More
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the fatal motor accident that occurred on Tuesday evening at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Wike, who described the accident as avoidable, offered to cover the medical expenses of those injured. He also extended condolences to the […] More
The Nigerian constitution mandates that a state of emergency in any part of Nigeria proclamed by the president must be supported by “two-thirds majority of all the members of each House of the National Assembly.” The two chambers of the Nigerian parliament used voice votes to approve President Bola Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers […] More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked widespread reactions from Opponents and Supporters. While some view it as a necessary move to prevent political chaos, others see it as an unconstitutional overreach. On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in […] More
Justice M A Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has fixed May 21, 2025, for the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the Ogun State government by the Kankanbina ruling house of Ogere-Remo over the alleged imposition of the incumbent Ologere of Ogere-Remo, Oba James Obafemi Saliu. Others sued alongside Oba James Saliu […] More
The Edo State Government has announced the termination of 10 road contracts. Paul Ohonbamu, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this to newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Benin City. Ohonbamu said the contracts were terminated to guarantee uniformity of standard, avoid overlapping and appropriately rescope with […] More
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has reportedly arrived in the state to commence his duties. President Bola Tinubu appointed Ibas as the administrator of Rivers on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, following the political crisis in the state. He also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Ordu, and […] More