The Pro-Democracy Coalition of Nigeria has advised the candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP) in the 2023 guber election in Rivers State, Lessi Gborogbosi, to forget about his governorship ambition. In a statement signed by its President, Comr. Jack Thomas, the group said Gborogbosi should wake up from his dream of succeeding Governor Siminalayi…
The Concerned Citizens of Kano State have urged Governor Abba Yusuf to issue an immediate apology for his actions that have led to the ongoing Kano Emirates crisis. The group said the Governor has not only disrespected the rich cultural heritage of Kano State but has also shown a blatant disregard for the judiciary and the…
…admonishes detractors to give Rivers State time to heal The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe, ANPE, has praised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership style, describing him as an asset to Nigeria’s democracy. The group emphasised that Governor Fubara’s approach to politics is still relatively rare in Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape. In…
A battle for the control of the Mandate Movement in Mushin and Odiolowo is raging as a show of strength was on display yesterday between the older members of the Caucus and the newcomers. The newcomers, led by the founder of the Ideal Club, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, had come in to upstage the older members,…
A High Court of Justice of Rivers State presided over by Justice C.N. Wali has barred the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara from giving effect to any resolution by defected lawmakers in the state to the opposition party. The court in its ruling dated May 30, 2024, also barred the state Chief Judge and…
A coalition of business leaders, stakeholders, and advocates for economic growth and development in Nigeria has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the Nigeria Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill. The Economic Freedom Advocacy (EFC), in a statement on Wednesday, said…
The Congress for the Defence of Rule of Law (CDRL) has slammed Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for what it described as a willful disobedience of the judiciary. In a statement signed by its President, Barr. Armstrong Adejoh Francis, the group said the Governor went low to obtain an injunction from a Kano State…
As President Bola Tinubu marks his first anniversary in office, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the All Progressives Congress-led government saying Nigeria is not working and that “Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies.” Atiku said this in a statement made available to PUNCH Online and titled: “Nigeria is not working:…
…vows to defend Fubara against enemies The Civil Society Situation Room on Matters of Governance in Nigeria has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for his outstanding commitment to people-oriented reforms, policies, and programmes. In its one-year assessment report, the group praised Governor Fubara for his dedication to improving the lives of Rivers State…
A group of concerned citizens has raised alarm over alleged plots by Justice Kolawole Omotosho to illegally extend the tenure of Rivers Local Government Chairmen. The Guardians of Democracy (GuD) made this known in a press statement on Tuesday wherein it also claimed that the LG Chairmen are plotting to get an injunction from Justice…
