JUST IN: APP Wins 22 of 23 Chairmanship Positions in Rivers State Local Government Elections: ‘Etche Results Pending
The Action People’s Party (APP) has secured victory in 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded Rivers State local government elections. Justice Adolphus Enebeli, Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), announced the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt. However, the announcement for Etche Local Government Area was […]
Abia Labour Party Warns Against Ex-Chairman’s False Forms Sale Ahead of LGA Elections
Ahead of the November 2 local government election in Abia State, the Labour Party has dismissed an announcement by former chairman Ceekay Igara regarding the sale of nomination forms. Acting chairman Emmanuel Otti urged party members to obtain forms only from the official secretariat in Umuahia and warned that unauthorized instructions should be disregarded and […]
Explosion Targets APC Secretariat in Port Harcourt: ‘A Deliberate Attack to Annihilate Us,’ Says Tony Okocha
An early morning explosion on Saturday damaged the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat located along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The blast destroyed the gate and doors of the building, coinciding with the local government elections in the state. Tony Okocha, the factional APC chairman, recounted the attack, stating that armed […]
Fubara Storms RSIEC at 1 AM, Confronts Police at RSIEC to Prevent Alleged Takeover: ‘Illegal Police Must Leave!
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, took swift action early Friday morning by arriving at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to stop an alleged police attempt to seize control of the premises. Fubara claimed the police were trying to access the commission’s gates and secure sensitive electoral materials for the upcoming local government election. […]
Floods in Nigeria: The Real Story No One Is Telling
The Unseen Cause of Nigeria’s Floods Did you know that a large part of Nigeria’s yearly flooding issues isn’t just about the rain? It actually has to do with Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam. When they release water, it flows straight into our rivers, causing floods. Here’s how it all started. The Agreement that Started it All […]
Senate Revives Debate on South-South Development Commission: “What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander” Sparks Fresh Push
The Senate has reopened discussions on the bill to establish the South-South Development Commission, after previously suspending it in July due to opposition from a majority of senators. However, during a recent session, lawmakers argued that every region deserves its own commission, citing the saying, “What is good for the goose is good for the […]
Ex-CBN Governor Shonubi Reveals ‘Intrigues and Politics’ Behind Emefiele’s Naira Redesign
Former Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, testified that the 2022 naira redesign exercise was influenced by political intrigue, as disclosed by ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Shonubi shared this during the trial of Emefiele, who faces charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly violating laws related […]
PDP Protestors Demand Halt to Rivers Local Elections: ‘No Election in Rivers State’
Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State took to the streets on Thursday to protest the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. Led by the party’s state chairman, Chukwuemeka Aaron, thousands marched through Port Harcourt despite heavy rain, voicing opposition to the poll organized by the Rivers State Independent […]
Jigawa Police Restrict Movement Ahead of Local Government Polls: ‘Strict Measures in Place
Ahead of the local government elections in Jigawa State, the police have imposed a ban on vehicular movement from 12 a.m. on Friday, October 4, to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024. According to Police Public Relations Officer DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, only essential service vehicles, such as ambulances, election officials, and observers, are […]
The Rule of Law and Its Disregard in Nigeria: A Call for Integrity
Since the dawn of civilization, societies have wrestled with how to control and balance the powers of their rulers. The solution to this challenge is the rule of law, a doctrine that ensures everyone, no matter their status, is subject to the law. This principle is vital to maintaining order and promoting progress in any […]