My attention has been drawn to a misleading video purported to be created and sponsored by a group called “Joint Action for Democracy.” The video misquoted the Supreme Court case of Dapianlong and 5 others v. Dariye and 1 other, 2007, presided over by Justice Onnoghen, JSC. Furthermore, the video indicated that the Constitution provided…
OPPOSITION COALITION RAISES ALARM OVER FRESH MOVE BY APC, PRO WIKE GROUP TO USE FEDERAL HIGH COURT TO THROW RIVERS INTO ANARCHY BY SEIZING LGA ALLOCATION …RIVERS LGA ALLOCATION IS STATUTORY CONSTITUTIONAL SOVEREIGN FUND OF AN ARM OF GOVT THAT CAN’T BE HIJACKED BY FHC ABUJA/PRO WIKE GROUP TO STARVE INNOCENT WORKERS/CITIZENS TO DEATH ESPECIALLY…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has responded to remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who claimed that Nigerians have rejected Atiku, urging him to step away from politics. In his response, Atiku stated he would not engage in “gutter politics” by exchanging…
The government has inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Enquiry to investigate the violent incidents that took place on or about Monday, October 7, 2024, at several Local Government Council Headquarters. This commission is tasked with uncovering the causes and impact of the arson, killings, and widespread destruction of property during the attacks. Terms of Reference…
President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To Local Government Offices President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President…
In view of the recent political developments in Rivers State, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Mustapha hereby convey the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state….
The Concerned Citizens of Akuku-Toru LGA of Rivers State, loyal to the former Governor of Rivers State Chief (Barr) Nyesom Wike embarked on a peaceful protest today, October 7, 2024, at the AKULGA Council premises. Their demonstration was in response to the alleged illegal conduct of Local Government Elections and the subsequent swearing-in of the…
Today, Rivers State witnessed a significant milestone as Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara officially swore in the newly elected local government chairmen of the state. In a ceremony aimed at ushering in a new era of leadership, the Governor delivered a strong message of unity, service, and responsibility. In a post shared on his official Facebook…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to secure a court injunction to block releases from the Federation Account to the 22 Local Government Councils in Rivers state….
•As APP Wins 314 Out Of 319 Councillorship Seats In 23 LGAs Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), has said that the outcome of the 5th October, 2024 Local Government elections has made a profound statement that the ballot paper in the hands of the people is stronger than…
