The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has officially approved the appointment of a new chairman and members for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika, the new RSIEC Chairman, Dr. Micheal Ekpai Odey, will
In a landmark ruling that has sent strong signals across Lagos State, multiple commercial drivers have been sentenced to jail terms for their involvement in a violent assault on Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials who were carrying out their lawful duties in the metropolis.The judgment, delivered yesterday at the Lagos State Magistrate Court,
In a bold legal move that has attracted nationwide attention, eleven governors elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court seeking an immediate halt to the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State. The governors, representing states from across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, filed their petition yesterday, arguing that
In a bold move to address the persistent power supply challenges plaguing our nation, Governor Mohammed Shittama yesterday inaugurated a new governing board for the National Independent System Operator (NISO), tasking them with stabilizing the national power grid and ensuring reliable electricity distribution across all regions. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government
The April Project Outreach has raised alarm over the deteriorating environmental conditions in the Amuwo-Odofin and Festac areas of Lagos, describing the situation as a looming environmental catastrophe. The group highlighted that the communities are increasingly “sinking under the weight of their own waste,” a problem attributed to years of neglect, poor waste disposal practices,
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has called on African nations to leverage intra-Africa trade and opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to drive the continent’s economic growth. Speaking at the 2025 Commonwealth Enterprises and Investment Council summit in London, Mbah emphasised that Africa possesses the necessary resources, including a large population,
The Presidency has fiercely responded to comments made by Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South, who criticized the recent appointments made by President Bola Tinubu as being “lopsided” and not in line with the diversity provisions outlined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Ndume, appearing on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, claimed
In a landmark ruling delivered yesterday at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Justice Mohammed Ibrahim has issued an interim injunction restraining the Rivers State Sole Administrator from appointing administrators for the 23 local government areas in the state. The court’s decision comes after a group of concerned citizens, led by Chief Sokari Davies,
A shocking investigation has revealed an elaborate scheme through which local government funds amounting to over N3 billion were systematically diverted through private accounts in Kogi State, raising serious concerns about financial accountability in the state’s governance structures. According to financial records obtained from reliable sources, the funds, which were originally allocated for critical infrastructure
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its partners have launched a new project aimed at enhancing the country’s energy and maritime sectors. This comes after the successful delivery of two refineries, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to bolster its domestic refining capacity. The new initiative, which was officially launched on [date], is expected
