The Rivers state caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the leadership of the House to take urgent steps to sanction a member of the House, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere for meddling in political crisis in Rivers State. The caucus added that he had, instead, put himself forward as a veritable tool and an agent provocateur for a cause he knows nothing about and for no other reason except to feather his nest. It said that Ugochinyere’s actions in the guise of representation outside of the House impinge on the privileges of members of the Caucus, the integrity of…
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Kano state Governor, Abba Yusuf has declared that Muhammadu Sanusi II remained the Emir of Kano. TheHintsNews reports that a Federal High Court in Kano had earlier on Thursday set aside all steps taken by the Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. The Kano House of Assembly had repealed the law after which Governor Yusuf implemented it by dethroning Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano. The governor also reversed the creation of four emirates, Bichi, Rano Karaye and Gaya, and sacked the Emirs appointed by his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje. The law was also relied…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and TotalEnergies JV have announced a $550 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ubeta Field Development Project. TheHintsNews reports that the Ubeta field discovered in 1964, North-West of Port Harcourt in the eastern part of the Niger Delta would, once on stream, produce about 350MMScf/day of gas and 10,000 BBLS/day of associated liquids, tapping into the vast gas reserves and contributing towards securing gas supply to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye in a statement issued Thursday said the milestone was in line with President Bola…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it planned to take over Rivers State government through the back door as baseless. The National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a statement issued Thursday said the current crisis in Rivers state was clearly contrived and executed by Governor Sim Fubara. The ruling party decried that the governor had continued to usurp the legislative power of the Rivers state legislature while contemptuously disregarding valid decisions and orders of courts of competent jurisdiction in critical matters at the root of the crisis in the state.…
The federal government has converted Zaria Hotels in Kaduna State to classrooms and hostels having acquired it as annexure to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. This, government said, was to widen the growth of the institution to achieve its potential. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo gave the hint on Thursday on the sidelines shortly after a familiarisation tour of the institution. The minister stated that the landmass where the hotel was sited was enough for expansion, so the potential for the college, in terms of expansion, was great. He noted that NCAT remained the…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Rivers State has alleged that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere was feeding fat on the political crisis in the State. It also called on Ugochinyere to cease his frequent use of disrespectful language against Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. The coalition noted that it expected Ugochinyere to conduct himself in a manner that befits the title “Honourable”, but he continued to disgrace the green chamber with utterances and actions that are unsuitable to such a high office It added that this interference in another state’s affairs makes him an…
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, recently took to social media to criticise former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, who was seen at the airport awaiting a commercial flight. This incident, however, should not have stirred public attention, especially given Charly Boy’s notorious reputation among many Nigerians. Comparing the backgrounds and contributions of Amaechi and Charly Boy reveals stark differences. For those who are discerning, these two figures are worlds apart and incomparable. Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, is well-known for his significant contributions to infrastructure, including roads and bridges, as well…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has said that the ongoing challenges posed by Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, creasing inflation, and multi-dimensional poverty aggravating the security situation in the country. He disclosed this Wednesday during his meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Directors, Commandants and Commanders at NAF Headquarters, Abuja. Abubakar in a statement issued Wednesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, AVM Edward Gabkwet lamented that the upsurge in coup d’etat in the West African sub-region as well as the withdrawal of some nations from the Economic Community…
The Rivers state Assembly has commenced the screening of those nominated as chairmen and members of the local government Caretaker committee in the state. TheHintsNews reports that some youths loyal to the Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike from office. But in a notice by the Clerk of the House, Dr. G. M. Gillis-West, a copy of which was obtained by TheHintsNews said the screening would start by 8:00 a.m. He said the screening was in pursuant pursuant of Section 95 of the Rivers State Local Government Law, No. 5 of 2018. …
A group, the Democracy Watch Network (DWN) has berated the Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara for allegedly deploying armed thugs to harass, intimidate and forcibly remove 23 local government chairmen from office. TheHintsNews reports that some youths loyal to the governor on Tuesday evicted the elected chairmen and destroyed government properties after Governor Fubara’s address. The group in a statement issued Wednesday by its Coordinator, Godfrey Titus described the governor’s action as a brazen assault on democracy, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. It added that Fubara…