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Amid escalating tensions in Rivers State, the appointment of a Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), by President Bola Tinubu has sparked legal and constitutional debates. Recent reports claim that Ibas may be planning to appoint administrators across the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state — a move that legal experts argue contradicts Nigeria’s constitutional provisions. A legal practitioner, Barrister Yusuf Temilola, has expressed strong opposition to these alleged plans, asserting that under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, only democratically elected officials have the right to head local governments.“No individual or state…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has faulted the recall petition of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of the electoral umpire, Sam Olumekun, admitted receiving the petition submitted yesterday by some individuals led by Charity Ijese and received by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. According to INEC, the petition which includes six bags of documents from than half of the 474,554 registered voters in the district covers 902 polling units across 57 registration areas and represents voters from five local government areas—Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ogori/Magongo, Okehi, and Okene. In a…

An Abuja based lawyer, Mr Johnmary Jideobi, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to sack the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibokette Obas (Rtd).Jideobi, in a suit filed before the Court, also cited President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Justice and others as defendants. The suit is marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/572/2025, and was lodged before the court on Tuesday.Jideobi is equally praying the court to set-aside as void, “all actions and decisions [howsoever described or made] of the 3rd Defendant [Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd)] in the name of Sole Administrator of Rivers State, same being unconstitutional, null and…

By Alade Adisa The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday confirmed the death of an officer during Monday’s jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. The deceased officer was identified as Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA) Shuaibu King David, who lost his life while resisting an attempt by some inmates to escape from the facility. The Service’s Spokesman, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, said that SCA Shuaibu King David paid the ultimate price while preventing the escape. “The Acting Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, on…

By Alade Adisa A coalition of politicians from different factions and parties in the country has expressed frustration over attempts to get their political party registered for the 2027 general elections The coalition consists of individuals opposed to the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Monday, Salisu Mohammed Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its reluctance to fulfill its responsibilities. Leading the coalition are former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; former…

By Alade Adisa No fewer than 12 inmates of the Kotonkarfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State escaped from the facility on Monday. Reports indicate that they fled through the tower. Although officials of the correctional facility have declined to comment, the Kogi State government has confirmed the incident and urged the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation into the matter. In a statement issued on Monday, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, assured the public that the government is collaborating with security operatives to determine the cause of the jailbreak and ensure the re-arrest of…

Chairman of the Nigerian stakeholders forum , David Adeoye, stated that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has the right to speak, but taking her case to the United Nations (UN) seems unnecessary. He emphasized that the issue should be resolved within Nigeria, following due process and Senate procedures to uphold national integrity. The Nigerian Stakeholders Forum is a committed organization dedicated to promoting social well-being, fostering economic empowerment, and addressing systemic inequalities affecting the Black community in Manchester and across the UK. For more than six weeks, the heated dispute between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio…

Sweden has urged the European Commission to provide clear proposals on advancing Ukraine’s EU accession process, following Hungary’s threat to veto Ukraine’s membership, according to reports from Ukraine’s embassy in Sweden. Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, recently reaffirmed his country’s opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession, citing concerns over the rights of ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region. Despite Budapest’s previous support for starting negotiations, Hungary now insists that Ukraine has not fully addressed minority rights issues. Ukraine’s embassy in Sweden criticized Hungary’s stance, emphasizing that Hungary should not slow down negotiations on Ukraine’s membership bid. In response to Hungary’s objections,…

Washington, D.C. – In a bold economic move, President Donald Trump has unveiled a new “Gold Card” visa program aimed at wealthy immigrants, allowing them to secure permanent U.S. residency and a path to citizenship for a fee of $5 million (£3.9 million) per applicant. According to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, during an appearance on the ‘All-In Podcast’, the initiative has already proven highly lucrative. According to Financial Express, If 1,000 cards are sold within the first 24 hours, it could generate an unprecedented $5 billion for the federal budget. Trump has touted the program as a strategic…

Social media users criticise the announcement, with one questioning whether the headteacher will also cancel Christmas. In England, conflicts between Muslim and Christian communities in UK primary schools have surfaced in various contexts, reflecting the nation’s diverse and evolving educational landscape. A primary school has scrapped its annual Easter celebration and service to “respect diverse religious beliefs.” However, the announcement has been criticised online, with some suggesting that Christmas celebrations could be next. Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hants, sent a letter to parents and carers informing them that neither their Easter Bonnet Parade nor their Easter Service would be…