A civil society group, New Rivers Agenda, has leveled sharp criticism against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of attempting to play God in Rivers State politics. They firmly asserted that Wike’s insatiable greed lies at the root of the state’s ongoing crisis. According to the group, the people…
Blessed are those who expect nothing; for they shall never be disappointed.” May 1 came and went; and there was no announcement on National Minimum Wage – despite Organised (?) Labour’s clamour for it. Like the toothless hunting dogs they have become, Labour leaders in various states, including those not paying N30,000 per month now,…
The Presidency stated yesterday that President Bola Tinubu would remain impartial amidst the ongoing political turmoil involving the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State. This came as Fubara intensified crackdown on Wike’s camp and the 27 lawmakers loyal to him in a bid to assert his…
Governor Fubara’s refusal to assent to the amended Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill was what sparked the recent political clash in Rivers State. On March 13, 2024, the House passed the bill, aiming to extend the tenure of Local Government chairmen, who notably align with former Governor Nyesom Wike and forwarded it to the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will picket the office of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos)’s premises nationwide on Monday over the hike in electricity tariff. “We write to inform you of the picketing action scheduled to take place in the offices of the NERC…
Amid the outrage that greeted the disturbing images and videos of a 4-year old that circulated on social media recently, the Nigerian police has confirmed the arrest of the girl’s father this afternoon. The Nigeria Police Force, in a statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, said: “The Nigerian police acknowledges the…
Popular Lagos socialite and businesswoman, Alhaja Alimotu Sadia Oloto, popularly known as Iya Oyo, the wife of late Oba Fatai Buhari Oloto has passed away. Her death happened barely two years after the demise of her husband in July 2021 at the age of 80, exactly 10 months after he was crowned king of Iguruland,…
A former Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico and Canada, Prof. Iorwuese Hagher, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Hagher was registered at his Utange Ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area by the APC Ward chairman, Orduuga Tyokegh. Speaking after registering as an APC member, he said, “I…
The Ondo People’s Assembly (OPA), representing leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has urged the national party leadership to take disciplinary action against Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Chief Olusola Oke for allegedly disrupting the democratic process and causing turmoil following the recent party primary in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa emerged…
The Rivers State Police Command has sent a message to the public on why its men stormed the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters. The police explained that its men were at the premises of the State House of Assembly Quarters to make sure that there was no breakdown of law and order there. The…
