Rivers State Emergency Rule: A Different View
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State on Tuesday surprised me for reasons different from those for which he has been severely criticised. The mildest criticism…
Restoring order in turbulent Rivers By Robert Obioha
The turbulent and intractable political crisis in Rivers State eventually led to the declaration of state of emergency in the state on March 18 by President Bola Tinubu. The President…
Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release Of Withheld Allocations
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the release of withheld local government allocations, assuring that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the prompt payment of…
Rivers: Beyond the emergency By Lawal Ogienagbon
Things would not have come to a head, if the gladiators had listened to the voice of reason. Both sides are to blame, though one of them will take a…
Insecurity: Who did not believe President Tinubu By Tunji Ajibade
President Bola Tinubu hosted a section of religious leaders at the State House of late. The guests made their case about how violent attacks happened in parts of the nation.…
Supreme Court Nullifies Judgement Sacking Anyanwu As PDP National Secretary
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgements of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court which sacked Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).…
Rivers Assembly Complex Almost Completed, Blames Wike For Pipeline Attacks -Fubara’s Aide
The administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has strongly refuted claims that he failed to prevent militant threats and attacks on oil installations in the state. In…
Spotlight: Will Trump Sanctions Force Nigeria to Confront Its Insecurity?
There is a restlessness in the air, an unease that clings to the streets of Nigeria like the harmattan dust -thick, stifling, inescapable. A nation on the brink groans under…
Suspension Of Fubara, Others Unconstitutional – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has added its voice to the condemnation of the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all the members of the House…
Dangote Stops Petrol Sale In Naira, Gives Condition For Resumption
Nigerians may experience an increase in the prices of premium energy products diesel and petrol as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery temporarily halts the sale of petroleum products in Naira. “This…