Category: Governance
National Assembly Confirms Tinubu Consulted Leadership Before Rivers State Emergency Declaration, Reveals Unanimous Support
The National Assembly has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu consulted its leadership before declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, a move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism. During a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the emergency declaration, citing political instability and security concerns, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy,…
BREAKING: Tinubu Deploys Military to Take Over Rivers State Government House After Suspending Governor Fubara
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed armed security operatives, including the Nigerian Army, to occupy the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt following his suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The move comes hours after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, citing political instability and security…
Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Fubara, Deputy, and Assembly Lawmakers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months. The announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, citing constitutional provisions and the failure of the state government to…
Nnamdi Kanu to Defend Himself in Court as Trial Resumes — Family
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has announced that Kanu will represent himself in court when his trial resumes on March 21, 2025. The decision, revealed in a press statement issued by Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, underscores the IPOB leader’s determination to seek justice amid what…
Female Corps Member ‘Raye’ Inspires Nigerians to Demand Accountability from Government — Ex-Minister Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister and human rights activist Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has commended National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie “Raye” Uguamaye for her courageous critique of the Nigerian government, describing her actions as a powerful lesson in democratic participation. Ezekwesili praised Uguamaye for her boldness in publicly criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its handling of…
Senator Natasha Alleges Sexual Harassment by Senate President Akpabio, Says Suspension Was Meant to Silence Her
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging inappropriate advances both inside and outside the Senate chambers. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, the Kogi Central lawmaker claimed that her recent six-month suspension was a deliberate attempt to silence her following her refusal to comply with Akpabio’s…
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara Over Alleged Misconduct, Financial Mismanagement
The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of gross misconduct and financial mismanagement. The move, confirmed on Monday by Martins Wachukwu, Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political crisis in the state. The…
My father is Nigeria’s greatest president despite criticism – Seyi Tinubu
Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, has hailed his father as Nigeria’s most outstanding leader. In a widely circulated video on Monday, Seyi made this statement while speaking to a group of young people in Yola, Adamawa State capital. “It was never politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family,…
Father of NYSC Member Who Slammed Tinubu Died Protesting Demolition of His Palm Plantation
The father of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who recently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, died after participating in a protest against the demolition of his palm plantation for the Obudu International Airport project. Journalist and human rights activist Agba Jalingo revealed this in a Facebook post, shedding light on…
Lagos NYSC Local Government Inspector Absconds After Summoning Corps Member for Criticizing Tinubu
A Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos has gone into hiding after summoning a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, over her viral social media post criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The situation unfolded following the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and a team of lawyers, who…