The suspended Commissioner for Youth Development in Rivers State, Chisom Gbali, has addressed the ongoing political challenges surrounding Rivers State’s governance, particularly the controversial role of the sole administrator, Ibokette Ibas, over the plan to present and implement the state’s budget. Gbali criticized the appointment of a sole administrator to handle the budget and other key functions of the state, arguing that it is unconstitutional for a single individual to assume such responsibilities and cancel projects that were already awarded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a sharp criticism, Gbali, in…
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Tinubu’s Appointments Sectional, He Is Infringing On Constitution – Ndume
The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his political appointments, describing the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character. Ndume who spoke on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the figures. I sent you one. I sent you figures. It’s not that I’m just making accusations,” Ndume said. “And it’s not that I’m saying, well, the president…
Read MoreEdo CP, Betty Enekpen Otimenyin Sacked Over Uromi Killings
Mrs Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin has been removed as the Commissioner of Police in Edo State and Mr. Monday Agbonika has been appointed as replacement. Otimenyin was appointed as the 49th CP of the State on January 16, 2025. She took over from CP Peter Umoru Ozigi at his retirement on January 25, 2025. The new CP Agbonika was until his deployment to Edo State, the Commissioner of Police (Mounted Troop), Force Equitation Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja. He has been charged to be proactive and to settle down quickly so…
Read MoreCourt to hear suit against Rivers Administrator, Ibas, Tinubu, Others April 10
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 10, 2025, to hear a suit seeking the removal of Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The case, filed by legal practitioner Johnmary Jideobi, challenges the constitutionality of Ibas’s appointment, arguing that it undermines the constitutional framework for governance in Nigeria. The legal action, which lists President Bola Tinubu as the first defendant, calls for the court to declare Ibas’s appointment and the suspension of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State as unconstitutional,…
Read MoreMGBELE COMMUNITY IS AT PEACE WITH EZE ODIKA
…As Stakeholders warn Ernest Ozor alias Jefferson Amakiri. We the stakeholders of Mgbele autonomous community in Oguta LGA are worried over series’of frivolous petitions against our Traditional Ruler by one Ernest Ozor alias Jefferson Amakiri.The petition writer uses names of some people in the community to stand as signatories without consulting them .He forges their signatures to achieve his sinister motive. Presently the community has no problem with our Traditional Ruler and we are wondering why Ernest Ozor is interested in indulging in acts that could jeopardize the peace in…
Read MoreEdwin Clark’s Burial Committee Visits Fubara
In preparation for a befitting burial for the late renowned leader of the Ijaw Nation, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the Burial Committee paid a visit to suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at his private residence in Port Harcourt on Friday. Led by Chairman Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the delegation included National President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof Benjamin Okaba, among others. The committee briefed Governor Fubara on the progress made so far in preparing for a successful burial ceremony. Late Pa Clark was a respected leader and…
Read MoreFormer Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo is dead
News of Olunloyo’s demise was confirmed in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday morning by Mr Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the deceased’s family. Olunloye, who was governor of Oyo State between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 1983 on the platform of the then National Party of Nigeria (NPN), died a few days to his 90th birthday. “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, a mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat.…
Read More25th Anniversary Celebration: Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Of Nigeria Newspoint- Ojukwu Bags Dist. Media Icon Award From Christian Voice Newspaper In Imo
By Ebenezer Ojor Renowned journalist and Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Elder Lambert Ojukwu has been honoured with the Distinguished Media Icon Award at the 25th Anniversary of Christian Voice Newspaper held in Owerri,Imo state capital, last Saturday. The honour was in recognition of Ojukwu’s outstanding contributions to journalism and the media profession. Presenting the award at the event which had the Imo deputy governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, representative of ex-Imo governor, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hope Uzodinma, Oguwike Nwachukwu and other dignatories in attendance,…
Read MoreIbenye-Ugbala: Amanator Okporo Anicent Kingdom Salutes Uzodinma Over Recognition of Traditional Ruler
Thank You Our Governor. The Eze, Engr Silver Chukwuemeka Ibenye-Ugbala, Council of Chiefs, Members of Eze’s Cabinet, the entire people of Amanator Okporo in Orlu L GA joufully Salute the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for the recognition given to our traditional ruler Eze Engr Silver Chukwuemeka Ibenye-Ugbala as Eze Ugo V of Amanator Okporo Ancient Kingdom Orlu LGA. We thank you immensely for Installing continuous harmony in Amanator Okporo. Bravo. Signed: Palace Secretary Okporo Community,Orlu LGA,Imo state.
Read MorePolitical Rally: Natasha Defeats Ododo, Police Authorities, Flies Into Kogi With Chopper
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District, boldly attended her homecoming event on Tuesday, brushing aside efforts by the Kogi State Government and police to halt the gathering. In widely shared social media videos, the senator asserted her resolve, stating, “Nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home. I’m an Ebira woman; this is my land. I’m the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti. I know my roots; I’m not a bastard, and I’m not afraid of anybody.” The event proceeded despite a ban imposed…
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