Emergency Rule: Rivers Lawyer Challenges Court Declaration
A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner and human rights activist, Samuel Amatonjie, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court challenging the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The case, suit no. FHC/PH/CS/53/2025 was initially filed at the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, before Justice A. T. […]
The Case Against Presidential Vacations: Duty Must Come First
A president’s role is not just a job; it’s a commitment to a nation’s well-being, demanding unwavering focus and presence. While rest is valuable for any individual, a president’s decision to take a vacation, as President Tinubu has done several, raises serious concerns about priorities. In a country like Nigeria, grappling with urgent challenges like […]
Review HYREP BoT Leadership, Ogoni Youths To President Tinubu
According to the recent report, the Ogoni Youths Development Initiative (OYDI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate Dr. Mike Nwielaghi as Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The group cited Nwielaghi’s outstanding performance as a reason for his return, noting that his leadership successfully […]
Nigerian Govt to Generate N796bn Annually from Petrol Surcharge
The Federal Government is projected to earn approximately N796 billion annually from a newly introduced 5% surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol. This policy, part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, following President Bola Tinubu’s signing of four tax reform bills into law on June […]
Tinubu Urges Grassroots Focus as APC Elects Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chair
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to intensify their engagement with local communities to better address the needs of Nigerians.He said this when Professor Nentawe Yilwatda was elected the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja.Yilwatda, who previously served as the […]
‘There Shall Be No Compromise!’— Mr. Macaroni Declares to Politicians
Popular comedian, actor, and content creator Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr. Macaroni, has firmly stated that he has consistently turned down offers to associate with politicians at all levels of government—federal, state, and local. He reiterated his stance, declaring that he will never compromise his principles by engaging with political figures. The social media […]
Tunde Onakoya Presents Longest Chess Marathon Record to Tinubu
Nigerian professional chess player and coach, Tunde Onakoya, has presented the certificate of his Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon to President Bola Tinubu. The Port City News reported that Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums, together with his U.S. counterpart, Shawn Martinez, set a new Guinness World Record in April after playing […]
Ademola Lookman Visits, Presents CAF Award to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
Ademola Lookman, the current African Footballer of the Year, has paid courtesy visits to President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.The Atalanta forward and Super Eagles star visited Tinubu at his residence and Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday. During the visit, he presented both leaders with his 2024 CAF Footballer of […]
PANDEF Commends Tinubu Administration for Upholding Rivers State Allocation
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for facilitating the release of Rivers State’s statutory allocation, describing the move as a testament to his dedication to equity and national cohesion. Speaking at the Uyo Airport on Saturday, PANDEF’s newly elected National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali, expressed satisfaction with the decision, […]
Rivers Speaker Says 2025 Budget To Be Presented Soon By Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to again ignore the lawmakers who remain loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, in the upcoming 2025 budget presentation. This move comes despite a recent ruling from the Federal High Court, which declared the 2024 budget presentation by a three-member faction of the state House of Assembly as […]
Secondus Warns Wike’s Actions Could Undermine Nigeria’s Democracy, Calls for Federal Intervention
Uche Secondus, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a warning that the unrestrained actions of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), could potentially derail Nigeria’s democratic process. Secondus expressed his concerns while reacting to the recent local government elections in Rivers State, which saw violence […]
Governor Fubara Expresses Concerns Over President Tinubu’s Remarks on Rivers Crisis
In an interview on “Politics Today,” Governor Fubara of Rivers State responded to the president’s statement addressing the violent aftermath that followed the withdrawal of police officers from 23 local government secretariats in Rivers State. He voiced his concerns regarding President Bola Tinubu’s recent comments about the violent destruction of local government secretariats in the […]