The Rivers State Government has expressed shock and dismay over President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in the state, which resulted in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state legislature. The government particularly criticized the...
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The crisis in Rivers State has escalated due to several key factors: Perceived Weak Leadership – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been criticized for not exerting his constitutional powers fully to quell the crisis, leading to a power struggle that continues to deepen. Political Rivalry...
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to the ongoing political crisis and governance paralysis. As part of this measure, Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly members have been suspended for six months. In a nationwide...
President Bola Tinubu is expected to bring his renowned leadership approach to resolving the Rivers State political crisis, just as he did in defusing tensions within the Lagos State House of Assembly. In Lagos, the president’s intervention facilitated the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa...
Reports indicate that Senate President Godswill Akpabio may step down next week to face the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions over allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Sources suggest that the committee is...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo paid a visit to All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at his residence in Abuja on Wednesday. Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande, confirmed the visit in a statement, saying, “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stopped by...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the industry, services, and agriculture sectors recorded expansion during the review period, with index points of 50.5, 51.1, and 53.1, respectively. A further breakdown of the 36 sub-sectors reviewed across these sectors showed that 21...
By Mokwugwo Solomon, Awka The Oko Poly Table Water factory at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, is back in full operation, marking a significant achievement under the leadership of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie. Upon assuming office as the 6th substantive rector a month ago, Dr...
ABUJA – President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), stating that her actions and attitude may discourage politicians from appointing women to high-ranking positions in Nigeria. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday...