Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Government (FG) has reiterated its commitment to upholding free speech, fostering healthy opposition, and ensuring a thriving media environment as part of its efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this declaration on Thursday at the ongoing Ministerial Briefing Session in Abuja. He emphasised that President Bola Tinubu remains dedicated to protecting constitutionally guaranteed rights and encouraging constructive criticism as a means of deepening democratic governance. “President Tinubu, as a foremost democrat, is fully committed to protecting the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all Nigerians,” Idris stated. “He also encourages constructive criticism…

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and promoting sustainable living by ensuring residents are protected from substandard products while encouraging environmentally responsible consumption. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance during the week at the 2025 World Consumer Rights Day celebration, organised by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) at the Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hudeyin, the governor highlighted the crucial role consumers play in driving economic growth and reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to upholding their rights under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus development agenda. READ…

It is no longer news that President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the emergency measure and appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), as the administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. The 1999 Constitution, under Section 305, grants the President the power to declare a state of emergency under specific conditions. However, such a proclamation must be published in the…

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd.) as the sole administrator of Rivers State, following his controversial declaration of a state of emergency. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Presidential Principal Secretary Hakeem Muri-Okunola. Tinubu’s decision to install an administrator comes after he suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the entire state House of Assembly for an initial six-month period.   READ ALSO: Defence minister backs state of emergency in Rivers state…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that Rivers State’s allocation from the Federation Account will be directed to the state’s Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas. Speaking at a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. He described the intervention as a necessary step to prevent the state from descending into chaos. Fagbemi also dismissed speculations linking the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike,…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as both unconstitutional and reckless. The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Tinubu suspended the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Additionally, he appointed Ibokette Ibas, a retired vice admiral, as the Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. Reacting to the development, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, criticized the move, stating that it has plunged Nigeria back…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. He described it as a direct assault on democratic governance. Condemning the move, George declared, “This is absolute Armageddon—total disrespect for constituted authority. The Constitution has been viciously violated.” Expressing his outrage, he continued, “We can’t keep quiet. This is recklessness of the highest order. What did Fubara do? As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu gave Wike soldiers and security agents to destabilize Rivers State. “The governor has no control over security agencies, yet he remained…

Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a clear act of political manipulation and bad faith.   The New Daily Prime reported that Tinubu, in a nationwide address, announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers for six months.    Atiku Blames Tinubu for Escalating Crisis in Rivers State President Tinubu recently appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibokette Ibas, as the administrator of Rivers State amid ongoing political tensions. Reacting on his X (formerly Twitter) page, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused Tinubu…

President Bola Tinubu has named Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Alongside this appointment, the President also approved key leadership positions within the institution. Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as the Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as the Bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as the University Librarian. Furthermore, Tinubu constituted members of the university’s Governing Council, selecting Mr Thomas Etuh (North Central), Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof. Femi Taiwo (South West),…

Nigeria and Brazil have entered the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing food security and driving agricultural transformation in Nigeria. Stanley Nkwocha, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s spokesperson disclosed this in a statement yesterday, highlighting the project’s potential to increase agricultural productivity and attract private-sector investments. The Green Imperative Project, recognized as Africa’s largest agricultural initiative focused on sustainable, low-carbon farming, is designed to create structural frameworks that will improve food production efficiency in Nigeria. The agreement builds upon the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2018. It is also part…