Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Hon. Joshua Gana warns that Nigeria’s emergency rule in Rivers State and the unrecorded voice vote undermine democracy, lack transparency, and echo authoritarian practices. In a sharp critique of Nigeria’s federal government, Honourable Joshua Audu Gana, a prominent member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has voiced deep concern over the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In an exclusive interview, Gana described the move as an “unconstitutional overreach” that could imperil the democratic fabric of Africa’s most populous nation. The federal government’s appointment of a sole administrator to replace the elected governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi…

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has advanced a controversial constitutional amendment that would bar individuals aged 60 and above from contesting for the offices of President and Governor. The bill, which passed its second reading during Thursday’s plenary session, could reshape the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. If enacted into law, the measure would render some of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures—including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (72), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (78), and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi (63)—ineligible to seek office in the next election cycle. The bill, sponsored by Imo State lawmaker…

My husband makes love from midnight till dawn, woman in Kaduna State has petitioned a local court to dissolve her six-year marriage, citing her husband’s alleged excessive sexual demands and instances of physical abuse. According to a report by Vanguard, Mrs. Stephen, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, appeared before a customary court, pleading for a divorce from her husband, whom she accused of forcing her into prolonged sexual activity and physically assaulting her when she resisted. “I urge the court to dissolve this marriage because I can’t stand his excessive sexual urge,” she told the court. “He likes…

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally notified Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of a petition filed by constituents in Kogi Central seeking her recall from office, citing alleged gross misconduct and a vote of no confidence. In a statement issued Wednesday, INEC said it had received updated documentation from the petitioners, including contact information required under Nigerian election law, allowing the agency to proceed with the next phase of the recall process. “The contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers, and email addresses have now been provided in a letter dated March…

FCT Minister’s aide, Lere Olayinka, defends Nyesom Wike, denying his role in the Rivers crisis and insisting he is not to blame for the political turmoil rocking the state. Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Political tensions in Rivers State have reached a critical point following the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the entire House of Assembly. The controversial move, approved by both chambers of the National Assembly, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, civil society groups, and legal scholars. The crisis, which has been ongoing for nearly two years,…

In a new development in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis, the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) across the state’s 23 local government areas to submit detailed reports on the operations of their respective councils. The directive, issued via a letter dated March 24, 2025, and signed by Itong Awani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government Affairs, mandates the HLGAs—appointed under suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara—to submit their reports to the ministry by Wednesday, March 26, 2025. According to the letter obtained by The New Daily Prime,…

A Professor of Law at Afe Babalola University, Sesan Fabamise, has stated that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State is unconstitutional. He argued that Section 305(3) of the Constitution requires a total breakdown of law and order before such a declaration can be made and that the blowing up of some pipelines alone does not justify it. However, he acknowledged that the move was politically expedient, as the legislature was intent on removing the governor, which could have triggered a major crisis. To prevent chaos, the proclamation served as a preemptive measure. While legally flawed, the…

The financial stability of UK universities is at risk, with mounting concerns over potential bankruptcies, staff layoffs, and declining global competitiveness. According to the Office for Students (OfS), a major UK higher education provider could collapse as institutions struggle with plummeting international student enrollments, rising operational costs, and years of frozen tuition fees. With over 10,000 jobs at risk, experts warn that the crisis could weaken the UK’s reputation as a global leader in education unless urgent action is taken. In a report published on Wednesday, the OfS highlighted a significant deterioration in university finances, stating that the sector is…

A former Nigerian career diplomat, Ibrahim Mohammed Bashir, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), has stated that the alleged sexual harassment case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has put Nigeria’s image to the test. Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan This follows the report filed by the embattled senator at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Natasha, who was suspended by the Senate, has continued to fight against what she describes as “injustice”, following her suspension from the National Assembly. After her report at the IPU meeting, many Nigerians criticized her move, arguing that…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the European Union (EU) to avoid engaging in a retaliatory tariff war with the United States, warning that escalating trade tensions could fuel inflation and economic instability across Europe. Speaking ahead of an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, Meloni cautioned against reacting to US-imposed tariffs with countermeasures, emphasizing that such a response could lead to an economic downturn that neither side can afford. She called on the European Commission to initiate urgent negotiations with the Trump administration to prevent further escalation. “It is not wise to fall into the temptation of reprisals that…