When Government Goes Rogue with Impunity – By Oseloka H. Obaze

Oseloka H. Obaze | Awka, Anambra, Nigeria | April 20, 2025 – With the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers States, Nigerians find themselves in the most discomfited circumstance. Their democracy is halting as its core tenets and pillars are continually eroded. The state of her democracy is now critical and tending discernibly towards […]

Drama as Bauchi Deputy Gov, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slaps Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, at event

Drama as Bauchi Deputy Gov, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slaps Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, at event By Timi Owolabi There was mild drama at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday, when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated altercation. The incident occurred […]

Crisis: Wike Gives Condition To Forgive Fubara

Crisis: Wike Gives Condition To Forgive Fubara Amid the crisis rocking Rivers State, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has given a condition for him to forgive Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his estranged political godson and successor. Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor, said he would let go of the wrongs Fubara has caused if he genuinely seeks […]

I can’t take orders from Rivers Sole Administrator, ex-Magistrate justifies resignation

I can’t take orders from Rivers Sole Administrator, ex-Magistrate justifies resignation Ejike George (L) and Ibok-ete Ibas (R)   By Kayode Oyero A former Chief Magistrate in Rivers State, Ejike George, has justified his recent resignation from the Rivers State Judiciary, saying he was not trained to take directives from a military administrator. “I am […]

I wanted Fubara removed, Tinubu saved him with state of emergency – Wike (Why? Because You are God?)

By Henry Oduah Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he pushed for the outright removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but it was President Bola Tinubu’s intervention that ultimately spared the embattled governor. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike said that although he was […]

Man steps out of car, hangs self in Umuahia, Abia State

By Daniel Chibuike A man identified as Chukwuka Nwosu, from Itaja Obuohia in Olokoro in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State was on Thursday, discovered dead, after allegedly committing suicid Chukwuka’s lifeless body was discovered dangling on a tree in front of a building along a road in University community, Umudike. The young man was […]

Sustain peace or face dethronement, Adeleke warns Osun monarchs

Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned of stern state action against traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain current peace and de-escalation of the crisis in their communities. The Governor issued the warning against the backdrop of online reports that some faceless groups across the conflict areas are planning […]

Two dead in Gombe Eid stampede

Two children have died following a stampede that occurred at the Gombe main Eid prayer ground on Sunday. The children were identified as Aisha Salisu Ahmed (4½ years old) and Maryam Abdullahi Gwani (4 years old), The stampede was said to have started when a crowd consisting mostly of women and children rushed to leave […]

I was offered N5 Billion to coordinate Fubara’s impeachment –Edison Ehie

Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Edison Ehie, has alleged that he was offered a bribe of N5 billion to support the impeachment of his principal when he was the  Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Ehie stated this when he appeared as a guest […]

Kano govt deploys delegation to Edo over Uromi killings (No delegations when Fulani herdsmen kill in the south)

Kano govt deploys delegation to Edo over Uromi killings By Kola Oyelere In response to the recent brutal killings of Kano indigenes in Edo State, the Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to deploy a powerful delegation to engage with the Edo State Government and the Hausa community in Edo. The delegation, set to depart […]

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