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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has alleged that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, is working against him despite his role in helping Ooni ascend the throne. In a video from a recent Ramadan lecture in Iwo, confirmed by his press secretary, Oluwo claimed he influenced Oba Ogunwusi’s appointment in 2015 by […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions could damage Nigeria’s international reputation. Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan criticised the political crisis unfolding in the state. “These actions by key actors in the executive and legislative […]
The Supreme Court has overturned the judgments of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court, which had previously sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court ruled that the issue of party leadership falls under the internal affairs of a political party, making it non-justiciable in court. […]
The Sole Administrator for River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), has arrived in the state to resume duties. Ibas arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel. The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and […]
Ahead of 2027 general elections, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside other key political figures, has announced the formation of a new opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday, where Atiku, flanked by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir […]
In the same vein with the House of Representatives, the Nigerian Senate has also 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 […]
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 […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a crucial step toward restoring stability. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Matawalle emphasised that the emergency rule was necessary […]
Nigeria’s oil sector faces growing uncertainty following two major pipeline explosions, sparking concerns over the country’s vital energy exports. The latest explosion occurred at a facility supplying petroleum products from Seplat, Agip, and Shell, affecting ONELGA, parts of Imo State, and extending to Brass in Bayelsa State. Fortunately, the site is far This incident follows […]
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets […]
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