The ECOWAS Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) against Nigeria regarding the failure to establish a sixth state in the South-East geopolitical zone, unlike other regions. The case was brought by the Incorporated Trustees of the Prince and Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation under suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/32/23. The NGO contended that…
Nigerians have been left anxious following indications on Wednesday that Dangote Refinery is planning to halt supply of petroleum products loading for the Nigerian market. The reason could be the company’s inability to renegotiate the naira-for-crude deal. This could impact negatively on the price of petrol in the country. However, sources familiar with the matter…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara called for calm and unity in a statement he signed addressing the people of Rivers State. “We will engage with all relevant institutions to ensure that our democracy remains strong and that Rivers State continues to thrive,” he said. The suspended governor reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure, stating that…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in Imo State, emphasizing the significant progress made in the reconstruction of the Owerri-Mbaise-Obowo-Umuahia road. As the project nears completion, the Governor expressed optimism about its impact on the lives of Imo residents and road users. According to Governor Hope Uzodimma , the progress…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has issued a stern warning to state governments, cautioning against actions that could undermine national security and stability. Speaking on Wednesday, Fagbemi accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of allegedly influencing militants to sabotage oil pipelines in the state. His remarks…
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Administrator of Rivers, has said he would work together with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in the state. Ibas said this while addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The people of Ebenator community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have congratulated the State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his third-year anniversary in office as Governor. The President General of the Ebenator Development Union (E.D.U.), Ambassador Chigozie Anadi, gave the felicitation in an interview with…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other aides of the President witnessed the short ceremony at the State House on Wednesday….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has taken decisive steps to tackle the rising cases of truck accidents in the state. The CP, in a bid to prevent further tragedies, on Wednesday, held a crucial meeting at the State Police Headquarters in Awka with members of…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s unilateral removal of Rivers State Governor Similaya Fubara, describing it as unconstitutional and reckless. In a statement issued rehearsed in his X handle warned that such actions threaten Nigeria’s democracy, undermine the rule of law, and set a dangerous precedent for governance. According…
