Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State recently received a visit from Muslim leaders in the state during the Salah celebration. This visit came after his suspension from office following the declaration of a state of emergency. During the meeting, he addressed the leaders, urging them to remain patient and peaceful despite the ongoing challenges in the state. In a video that was shared by SYMFONI TV , Governor Fubara used a biblical reference to emphasize patience, comparing their situation to the story of Noah, who waited patiently for even the…
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Kogi Governor Ododo bans public gatherings, convoys ahead of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s homecoming
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has announced a ban on public gatherings and convoy movements ahead of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s planned homecoming, citing security concerns. The directive was issued on Monday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. According to the statement, intelligence reports indicated that some individuals were planning to organize violent rallies under the guise of political or religious activities, potentially leading to unrest. To prevent disruptions, the government has imposed restrictions, including a total ban on rallies and public gatherings, regulation…
Read MoreOkutepa SAN To NBA: Don’t Just Bark,, Bite As Well .
…Opposes Rivers As AGC Venue, Citing Threat To NBA’s Motto, “Promoting The Rule Of Law Prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Jibrin Okutepa has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to abandon plans to hold its 2025 Annual General Conference in Rivers State, arguing that the state’s unconstitutional state of emergency and the replacement of its democratically elected government with a sole administrator violate the NBA’s core mission of promoting the rule of law, urging the body to reject any association with “those who murdered democracy.” In a strongly…
Read MoreEid Mubarak: Anyanwu Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Prayers For Peace,End To Insecurity.
…Hails mothers on 2025 mothering Sunday National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has felicitated with Muslims across the country as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Eid-Mubarak. According to him, “the celebration of this year’s Eid Mubarak coincided with the period of economic hardship, insecurity and high cost of food items. As a time of spiritual uplift, I appeal to our Muslim brothers to use this period to pray for peace, unity and development of our nation.” According…
Read MoreRivers: We Have 13 House Of Reps Members, Only 5 Are Talking With The Governor- Robinson Ewor
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Robinson Ewor, has revealed that it is only five out of the 13 House of Representatives members from the state that are in communication with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During an interview with Arise TV, Ewor emphasized that the ongoing situation in Rivers State is not a crisis but a disagreement between the former governor, Nyesom Wike, and the current governor over control of resources. He stated that the state assembly is no longer serving the interests of…
Read MoreSacking political appointees appointed by Fubara and replacing them with Wike’s is the problem- Ojo
A group of lawyers and organizations strongly criticized the suspension of political appointees by the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), describing the action as illegal and potentially harmful to the stability of the state. According to The Vanguard, a lawyer, Gbenga Ojo, shared a different perspective on the situation, stating that this was not the first time a state of emergency had been declared in Nigeria. He cited the example of Plateau State, where a similar measure was taken during Joshua Dariye’s tenure as governor. Ojo…
Read MoreFailed Democracy: South-south leaders, activists back Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Kukah
…They spoke the truth, say King Dodo II, Sara-Igbe, Ikimi, Hon Nwuke …Former Senate chief whip, Owie, Ambakederimo criticize OBJ By Emma Amaize, South-South Regional Editor, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu, Emma Una, Dan Abia, Chioma Onuegbu, Davies Iheamnacho, Ochuko Akuopha & Ugochukwu Alaribe The traditional ruler of Bilabiri Kingdom in Bayelsa State, King Dodo II; an elder statesman, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe; a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke; and some South-South leaders have endorsed the claim of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and others…
Read MorePharm Okoronkwo Buries Mother in-law; Okewulonu, Chuma Nnaji, others Honour Family
The mother in-law of Pharmist Chuks Okoronkwo of Umudibia Abueke ,Ihitte Uboma LGA of Imo State was last Saturday (29/3/25) buried at her husband’s compound,Umuchie Abueke in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State amidst tears and celebration. The burial ceremony witnessed the presence of many dignitaries from far and near, especially politicians both serving and former elected and appointed office holders from the three zones of Orlu,Okigwe and Owerri respectively. Delivering his sermon at Saint Banabas Anglican Church ,Eluama, Abueke on Ihitte Uboma LGA, Bishop O.C. Onuoha of …
Read MoreEx-President Buhari Felicitates Tinubu , Wishes Him Happy Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a birthday call from former President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed the conversation in a press statement on Saturday. In the call, Buhari expressed his gratitude for Tinubu’s role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his contribution to the party’s victories in 2015 and 2019. “When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the country,” Buhari told Tinubu. Buhari described him as “a party…
Read MoreWike, Fubara feud is about money sharing – Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that the ongoing conflict between the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, revolves around the sharing of money. Amaechi made this claim in an interview with DW on Saturday, questioning why Nigerians have not demanded transparency from both parties. He also criticized the emergency intervention in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional. “The fight between the current governor of Rivers State and the FCT minister is about…
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