NBA Condemns Suspension of Rivers State Governor, Labels Action Unconstitutional
In a strongly worded statement, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the suspension of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the State House of…
President Tinubu Rescinds Appointments of Two Electoral Commissioners
President Bola Tinubu has officially withdrawn the appointments of two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This decision was disclosed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday. The letter revealed that…
Matawalle Endorses Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State, Warns Against Attacks on Government Facilities
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle MON, has voiced his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This decisive measure, according to Matawalle, is essential to…
CNPP Condemns Suspension of Rivers State Governor, Deputy, and State Assembly
….Questions Tinubu’s Motives in the State Power Struggle The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a scathing condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s controversial suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly….
Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Political Turmoil
In a decisive move to address the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. This announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast, marking a significant intervention in…
Explosions Rock Key Oil Export Facilities in Rivers Amid Political Turmoil
Rivers State, Nigeria, is grappling with a dual crisis as explosions at key oil facilities coincide with escalating political tensions surrounding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. The unfolding events have left the state on edge, with concerns over both environmental damage…
Court Deals a Blow to NNPCL as Dangote Refinery’s N100 billion Legal Fight Moves Forward
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the preliminary objection filed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in an ongoing case brought by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The…
PRP Tasks Tinubu on Direct Federal Allocation to Local Governments, Expresses Concerns Over Efforts to Obstruct Direct Disbursement
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns over alleged lobbying efforts by state governors to obstruct the direct disbursement of federal allocations to Local Government Areas (LGAs). In a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed…
Court Rules AGF Lacks Authority to Prosecute Electoral Offences
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice do not have the authority to prosecute offences under the Electoral Act,…
HRM Eze-Igwe Ezugwu Congratulates Governor Mbah on 53rd Birthday, Applauds His Leadership Excellence
In a heartfelt tribute to mark the 53rd birthday of the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Eze-Igwe Williams Ezugwu, the Eze Ogbozarra III of Opi Ancient Kingdom and the Igwe of Ibagwa Opi Autonomous…
