by Favour Owonibi | Mar 24, 2025 | NEWS, Politics
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reiterated its position that the suspension of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, by President Bola Tinubu is unconstitutional and called on the President to reverse that decision. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe made...
by Favour Owonibi | Mar 24, 2025 | NEWS, Politics, Security
A lawmaker has defended the use of voice vote by the House of Representatives in approving President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Dawodu Bashiru representing Oshodi/Isolo of Lagos State in the House of Representatives made the...
by Peace Araga | Mar 21, 2025 | Education, International, NEWS, Politics
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise. Trump criticized the department for its “failures” and plans to return control of education funds to the states....
by Peace Araga | Mar 21, 2025 | NEWS, Politics
The Bauchi State Government has expressed surprise and concern over the arrest of its Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The arrest took place while Jaja was attending an official Federation Account...
by Peace Araga | Mar 21, 2025 | NEWS, Politics, Security
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has reassured residents that his role is to restore stability, not as a political figure but as a neutral force focused on governance. In a state address, Ibas emphasized his dedication to...
by Peace Araga | Mar 21, 2025 | NEWS, Politics
The Federal Government has not yet implemented direct allocation to Local Government Areas (LGAs) due to ongoing procedural steps This was revealed by Hon. Odunayo Alegbere, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)....
