A former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has described the suspension of Rivers state Governor, Siminilayi Fubara as unconstitutional and reckless. Obi in a statement issued Wednesday on his verified X handle warned that such actions threaten Nigeria’s democracy, undermine the rule of law, and set a dangerous precedent for governance. He also described the action as a “degrading backdoor imposition of martial rule” on a key part of the country, warning that such an approach has serious implications for Nigeria’s democracy. Obi argued that the decision represents a biased interpretation of Section 305(1) of the 1999 Constitution,…
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The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru has told Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state to learn from the political development in Rivers State to avoid same faith TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday suspended Fubara and the members of Rivers state House of Assembly following the protracted political crisis in the state. Checks revealed that Fubara had been at loggerheads with his estranged political Godfather and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since he assumed office. Basiru while reacting to the development described the declaration of State of emergency in Rivers…
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has described his suspension as an unfortunate moment in the political history of the state. TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday suspended Fubara and the members of Rivers state House of Assembly following the protracted political crisis in the state that has defied solution. Checks revealed that Fubara had been at loggerheads with his estranged political Godfather and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since he assumed office But Fubara in a statement issued Wednesday said since he assumed office, all his actions and decisions have been guided by…
President Bola Tinubu Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State for six months following a protracted political crisis that has engulfed the state. TheHintsNews reports that the Governor of Rivers state, Siminilayi Fubara has been engaged in a political war with his estranged godfather and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast said he was disturbed at the turn of events, adding that he had watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest. However, he said, all that…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revoked the Right of Occupancy granted to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Abuja. In a notice signed by the Director, Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, on behalf of the minister said the revocation was due to the inability of the main opposition party to pay the annual ground tents due on the property for 20 years. It reads: “I have been directed to refer to the above Right of Occupancy granted to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Secretariat and inform you that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory has in…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to resist the pressure being exerted by state governors to obstruct the direct disbursement of Federal allocations to Local Government Authorities (LGAs). The party in a statement issued Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, said its intervention became imperative after reports in the media suggesting governors lobbying the President to undermine democratic process. The party reiterated its strong commitment to upholding the principles of fiscal autonomy as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution and emphasised by the landmark Supreme Court ruling delivered on July 11, 2024. Muhammed noted…
Following the successful completion of an economic and safety audit, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved resumption of domestic flight operations for Max Air. Recall that, Max Air voluntarily suspended its domestic operations for 90 days after a series of air mishap involving its planes. This decision, effective from midnight on January 31, 2025, was welcomed by the NCAA. During the suspension period, the NCAA conducted a thorough safety and economic audit of the airline. The safety audit involved a comprehensive re-inspection of Max Air’s organization, procedures, personnel, and aircraft, in line with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations…
The relocation of Benue state Local Government Election Tribunal on Monday sparked protest in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The protesters were armed with various placards with inscriptions like: “Enough of procured court order, Corrupt judges must be expunged from the system,” among others. The protest organised by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria took place at the federal Secretariat in Abuja. The violation has also petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) , the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing crisis rocking the Benue state judiciary. The Chief…
The All Progressives Party (APC) has said that it is unfazed by grudge-laden tirade of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is blinded by ego. It added that rather than engaging in scurrilous propaganda and deliberate misinformation, El-Rufai should offer constructive criticism or alternative policies as expected of serious minded political opposition. It pointed out that his misleading rhetoric and personal attacks on the President Bola Tinubu are reprehensible and calculated to undermine the country’s progress. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka stated this in a statement issued Monday while reacting to the recent…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Aero Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development. The MoU, the duo said would reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding global aviation safety standards. The agreement, signed on Monday in the presence of key industry stakeholders, establishes a framework for structured training programs, technical collaborations, and the sharing of resources between NSIB and Aero Contractors. A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, said that the partnership would see NSIB’s Transportation Safety Officers and…