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,…
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MGBELE 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…
Read MoreMuslim Community Extols Uzodinma for Feasting Them on Eid El Fitr Celebration
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Celebrating this year’s Eid El Fitr in great elation, leaders and members of Imo State Muslim Community have Extolled Governor Hope Uzodinma for feasting them at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Owerri. The Muslim Community through the State Northern Community Traditional Ruler, HRH, Alahji Auwal Baba Sulaiman, extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Governor who he noted celebrates with them at every Eid El Fitr celebration. The traditional ruler gave the commendation during an interview with journalists at his palace, at Ama Hausa, Owerri Municipal…
Read MoreI Tried To Talk, They Shutdown The Mic, They Said They Didn’t Want To Hear From Any Of Us – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has pointed out the reasons why she and the representatives of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were reluctant to swear an oath during their recent meeting with the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee. Speaking in an interview with Arise News Television on Saturday from 12:26, she revealed that Senator Natasha Akpoti’s petitioner raised two objections in the meeting, which he appealed to the committee to consider before discussing the petition. Ezekwesili noted that the petitioner was dissatisfied with the panel of the committee, which he felt was…
Read MoreYou’ve been compromised, coerced to lie against me’ — Fubara hits back at ex-HoS Nwaeke
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, has denied the allegations made against him by George Nwaeke, the former head of service in the state. Nwaeke, who resigned as HoS on Tuesday, accused Fubara of being the arrowhead of the political crisis in the state. He also alleged that the former governor held meetings with militants and encouraged the destruction of oil pipelines in the state. Reacting in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) early on Saturday, Fubara said Nwaeke’s claims are “laughable”. The suspended governor said the former head of service…
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