By Alade Adisa Tongues have started wagging over the claim that 250,000 voters have signed a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The main question raised is how 250,000 people managed to endorse the petition within just five days. Commenting on the development, political analyst Dr. Nnaemeka Onyeka Obiaraeri expressed doubt over the figure, questioning its feasibility. “This would translate to 50,000 people signing per day, which…

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information Strategy, has criticised Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, over his claim that democracy in Nigeria has collapsed. Speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, Obi expressed concerns about Nigeria’s democratic progress since 1999, stating that recent developments had reversed previous gains. He…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika, a distinguished legal expert and administrator, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement, the Sole Administrator emphasised that Prof. Worika’s selection followed a meticulous vetting process, during which his extensive experience in law, governance, and public policy made him the ideal candidate for the role. Meanwhile, in a separate…

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is already shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with various opposition figures coming together to form a formidable coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At the forefront of this movement is a coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has aligned with other political heavyweights including former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter…

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…

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…

For the first time since his suspension, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appeared in public. He attended a church service at Salvation Ministries headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara, who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, made no public statements during his church visit. His next move remains uncertain as political tensions in the state continue to escalate. Fubara’s appearance followed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration…

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to launch an independent and impartial investigation into allegations of sexual harassment levelled by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued by Amnesty International Nigeria’s Director, Isa Sanusi, the organization emphasised the urgency of addressing the allegations rather than allowing them to be dismissed or ignored. He warned that failing to act on the allegations could set a dangerous…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s House of Assembly members. The New Daily Prime reported that Tinubu suspended them for six months while declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing his constitutional powers. The lawsuit was filed by Yirabari Israel Nulog, Nengim Ikpoemugh Royal, and Gracious…

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,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed disapproval over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions could harm Nigeria’s global reputation. Speaking as the Chairman of the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan said he was deeply concerned about the removal of elected leaders. “These decisions by major players in the executive and legislative arms of government do not reflect well on the…

By Adeniyi Yusuf The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. Meanwhile, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations. Recall that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of…