Falana Demands Immediate Removal of Rivers’ Sole Administrator
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to immediately dismiss the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, alleging a violation of constitutional protocol and a disregard for the directives of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement made available on Thursday, Falana […]
Women’s Support Group calls for the Reinstatement of Gov Fubara
The Women’s Support Group known as the Simplified Queens has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift the suspension placed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State House of Assembly and restore the democratic institutions in the state.Making their stance known in a Press Briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Simplified Queens speaking through […]
Rivers Women Rise in Prayer Against Emergency Rule
Hundreds of women in Rivers State gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt to protest President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, calling it a threat to democracy and local governance. Under the banner of Women Unite for Sim, the women, drawn from all 23 local government areas, prayed for divine intervention […]
Popular Nigerian Celebrities Condemn State Of Emergency In Rivers State
The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked strong reactions from prominent Nigerian figures, including rapper and lawyer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, veteran Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo, among others. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Urges Calm Amid Ongoing Political Crisis, Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people of the state amid the ongoing political crisis, urging them to remain peaceful and law-abiding. In a press release, Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to constitutional order and the rule of law, prioritizing the protection of lives and property, and ensuring the continuous progress of the […]
Tinubu Demands Rule of Law to Boost Rivers’ Economy
President Bola Tinubu’s call for strict adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State has ignited a renewed vision for economic growth and social harmony. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with key Niger Delta leaders under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Tinubu urged stakeholders to act decisively in overcoming longstanding challenges. Tinubu […]
Group Urges President Tinubu To Stop Borrowing, Improve Nigeria’s Earning Potential
A group known as the National Association of Seadogs NAS, has appealed to the federal government to stop borrowing and seek ways to improve Nigeria’s earning potential. In a statement by the group’s Captain, Dr Joseph Oteri and the ‘second mate’, Chief Bart Akelemor, NAS expressed worry over the recent $2.209bn dollar external borrowing request […]
If you are Angry i’m working for Tinubu, go hug transformer – Wike
At the recent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, reaffirmed his satisfaction with serving in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Despite being a chieftain of the opposition PDP, Wike remains unapologetic about his decision, stating, “We are fully in government. We are fully […]
President Tinubu Signs Minimum Wage Bill into Law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Minimum Wage Bill into law, concluding months of intense discussions between government officials, labor unions, and private sector representatives. A notable delegation from the National Assembly, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several House of Representatives members, were present to witness this significant occasion. This landmark event took […]
FG Gives Out 20 Trucks Of Rice To Each State
The Federal Government has distributed 20 trucks of rice each to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of measures to address the country’s food shortage. This was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Minister Idris emphasized that […]
Tinubu Celebrates Supreme Court’s Ruling on Local Government Autonomy
The apex court declared it unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds designated for local governments and prohibited them from dissolving democratically elected local councils, citing a violation of the 1999 Constitution. President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirming local government autonomy, emphasizing that it will empower Nigerians, particularly the poor, […]
Tinubu supports Nigeria’s FIFA Council re-election bid
President Bola Tinubu expressed strong support for Nigeria’s bid to be re-elected in the FIFA Council and emphasized the importance of maintaining the country’s representation in the international football governing body. This support was expressed in a statement by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, who emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to promoting Nigerian sports globally. The FIFA […]