Category: Politics

The Network of NGOs on Peace Building in Nigeria, has condemned in strongest terms, the security situation in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of local government officials.   The group also criticised the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) call for a state of emergency to be declared in the state as a “reckless and cynical ploy to exploit the situation for political gain”.   In a statement signed by its leader, Comrade Johnson Nwogu, the NGOs said the APC does not mean well for Rivers and its actions…

The House of Representatives Rivers State Caucus has in strong words condemned unparliamentary moves of Hon Ugochinyere Ikenga described his acts as a veritable tool and an agent provocateur for a cause he knows nothing about.   The caucus expressly stated that as a Caucus, we consider Hon. Ugochinyere an insignificant twerp in the social space and, particularly, in the grand scheme of Rivers politics.   This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Hon. Dumnamene Dekor, Leader, Rivers Caucus and Hon. Cyril Hart,Secretary.   The Rivers Caucus stated…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.   The swearing-in was done on Wednesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital amid tight security.   The swearing-in comes a day after he forwarded the list to the state House of Assembly led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo.   Recall that the lawmakers had invited the nominees for screening as early as 8 am on Wednesday.   Here are the names of the nominated caretaker…

Different trending videos of how Rivers State Governor ,Seminalayi Fubara unleashed terror on Local Government chairmen using policemen to back thugs have emerged on social media. In the various videos captured in Portharcourt and other local government Secretariats, it’s too glaring that the thugs had state back up to unleash mayhem. On Monday a video showing militants boasting that they were going to take over the State to back up Fubara had emerged online. The scene clearly showed in the video that they were warehoused in the heart of Rivers…

The National body of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Vanguard (BAT), has called on all Nigerians to avoid pessimism as the government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu commemorated one year in office. The BAT Vanguard emphasized the importance of all Nigerians providing patriotic support towards the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the nation’s progress.   According to Hon. Sola Olofin, the National Convener of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Vanguard (BAT Vanguard), who led the World press conference in Abuja on Friday, the group highlighted the numerous accomplishments of the current administration. They urged…

A group of concerned lawyers,The Coalition of Lawyers Against Injustice,has reacted to the recent developments in Rivers State, where a High Court ruling overturned the decision of another court, sacking PDP lawmakers for decamping to APC. The Group which described the development as brazen affront to the judiciary’s integrity and the rule of law, said the situation is unacceptable and deserved collective condemnation.   “It is an elementary legal principle that a lower court cannot review or overturn the decision of another lower court or a court of concurrent jurisdiction.…

The Pro-Democracy Coalition of Nigeria has described the embattled caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, as a serial liar in urgent need of psychiatric evaluation.   The group made this known in a statement on Thursday in reaction to claims by Okocha on the Rivers State government.   According to the statement signed by its President, Comrade Jack Thomas, Okocha has been economical with the truth when it comes to projects inherited in the state.   “He said, “As a Pro-democratic group that is…

The National Chairman of Zenith Labour Party, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu has commended the National Assembly for passing the bill to repeal the current national anthem and revert to the original National Anthem which commenced with the Nigeria’s Independence on October 1st,1960. Chief Dan Nwanyanwu stated this today Monday 27th 2024,during a Press conference at the party National Secretariat in Abuja . Nwanyanwu who also congratulated the lawmakers,said he felt vindicated by the noble act of 10th National Assembly which he said was in complete consonance with his Presidential Manifesto for…

Some Nigerians in the United Kingdom have described Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, as compromised and an embarrassment to the judiciary.   The Nigerians in the United Kingdom Monitoring Council (NUK-MC) made this known in a statement on Tuesday to call on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to probe Omotosho over alleged partisanship and misconduct.   President of the group, Dr. Edwards Idaewor, accused Justice Omotosho of violating the fundamental principles of justice, fairness, and equity in Rivers State cases.   According to Idaewor, Justice Omotosho’s actions are…