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…
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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…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for reconstituting tertiary institutions’ governing councils. The President of NANS, Pedro Chibuzor in a statement issued Wednesday said Nigerian students are immensely grateful toTinubu for taking prompt action to appoint worthy academicians, technocrats, and experienced politicians into the councils. The students’ body noted that by the appointment of about 200 academicians and 100 professors/PHD into the Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Councils, as well as technocrats and politicians brought a renewed hope to the development agitations of Nigerian students. It also appealed to Academic Staff Union of…
The political oblivion of former Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola was compounded on Tuesday after his successor and the Minister of Marine Economy was endorsed as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state. The endorsement ceremony was graced by Chief Adebisi Akande, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Chief Grace Titilayo Ponle, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Professor Mojeed Alabi, Party Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, HRH Gboyega Famodun, Chief Shola Akinwumi, among others. “I am deeply honored to have been endorsed by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the leader of our party in the state,”…
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have faulted the attempt by 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers state loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike to forcefully retain their seats after the constitutional expiration of their three years tenure as treasonable. The lawmakers, however, commended Governor Similayi Fubara and the citizens of Rivers state for resisting the attempt by disgruntled elements to take over the administration of local government councils in breach of the law. The opposition lawmakers under the umbrella of of G60 disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing a press conference after an emergency meeting…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the statement credited to the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) that the ruling party was trying to take Kano state through backdoor by declaring a state of emergency as grossly insensitive, unwarranted and unacceptable It added that as a statesman, Kwankwaso should busy himself with exploring and exhausting all avenues for political and peaceful solutions to the royal impasse rather than amplifying the drums of strife and upheaval. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, in a statement issued Tuesday said it also considered Kwankwaso’s comments to…
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has dissolved the country’s six-member war cabinet, an Israeli official said on Monday, in a widely expected move that came after the departure of centrist former general Benny Gantz. Netanyahu is now expected to hold consultations about the war in Gaza with a small group of ministers, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer who had been in the war cabinet. Netanyahu had faced demands from the nationalist-religious partners in his coalition, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, to be included in the war cabinet, a move which…