Political leaders from the South-South region, particularly governors, are working behind the scenes to reconcile the warring factions in Rivers State, sources from the Presidency have confirmed. The emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu is seen as a temporary measure aimed at creating space for dialogue and resolution. Emergency Rule in Rivers StateOn March
The communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities intensified on Saturday, spreading further to Erin Osun. In response, Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the affected areas. Initially, a 12-hour curfew was enforced due to the violence, which has resulted in the displacement of many residents. Numerous displaced individuals were seen in
The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, alongside other rights activists, has condemned and demanded the reversal of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. They also called for the immediate reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, describing the President’s action as illegal and
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticized Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George for blaming the minister over the revocation of the party’s National Secretariat land title in Abuja. Olayinka asserted that the party leadership should be
The Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to set aside their political differences and commit to signing a peace agreement within the next 90 days. In a statement signed by its Public Secretary, Dr.
The Youth in Parliament has voiced support for decisive action to restore order in Rivers State, citing the need to curb the escalating political crisis and ensure stability in governance. According to the group, swift intervention is necessary to prevent further chaos and protect the interests of the people. In a statement, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, chairman
Alex Wele, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has urged residents to extend their full support to the State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.), in his efforts to restore peace to the region. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Port
In a landmark move to ensure consistency in legislative processes across Nigeria, the 36 state Houses of Assembly have adopted harmonized standing orders to standardize procedures for suspension, impeachment, and other legislative actions. The new framework, ratified during a workshop in Lagos on Thursday, aims to unify disciplinary measures, including the suspension and removal of
The Federal Government’s implementation of direct allocation to Local Government Areas (LGAs) is still in progress, according to Hon. Odunayo Alegbere, Chairman of the ALGON Board of Trustees. He stated that LGAs have been directed to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate the process, which is a step towards implementing
Key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (Labour Party), and Nasir El-Rufai (former Kaduna State Governor), have announced the formation of a coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. At a press conference held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Atiku Abubakar confirmed the coalition’s formation, stating, “Yes, this
