Capt Tukur Buratai Jnr felicitates with Gov Zulum, Borno State people on Eid-Al-Adha

In a heartfelt message, Capt Tukur Tukur Buratai extended his warm wishes to Governor Babagana Ummara Zulum and the residents of Borno State on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha. Capt Tukur Buratai emphasized the significance of the festive season as a time for prayer, reflection, and unity. Capt Tukur Buratai urged the Muslim Umma to use this auspicious occasion to pray …

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Rivers: Chidi Lloyd and other LG Chairmen will be dragged to EFCC, ICPC after tenure – Group

A group, Advocate of Social Justice and Anti-Corruption Crusaders has said it would petition the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to probe the outgoing Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State over wanton corruption allegations. The group in a statement signed by Prince Williams Orji, National Coordinator, vowed to bring the Chairman of Emohua …

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Nigeria At 25: Group Lauds Governor Fubara For His Outstanding Contributions

A group under the auspices of the Ijaw Development Vanguard (IDV), on Wednesday, in Abuja, hailed the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for his outstanding contributions to Nigerians democracy and the development of Rivers State. The group in a statement marking 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria, signed by it’s President, Comrade Sylva Mark Goodman, commended Governor Fubara …

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Rivers: Pro-Democracy Group Warns Chidi Lloyd, Other LG Chairmen to Vacate Office June 17

The Pro-Democracy Coalition of Nigeria (P-DCN) has warned Chidi Lloyd, the chairman of Emohua and other Local Government heads in Rivers State to vacate office when their tenure expires.  Recall that a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt had last month nullified tenure extension for the chairmen of the 23 local government areas in the state. This was as …

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June 12: Prophet O.I Samuel celebrates mentor, TB Joshua’s posthumous birthday

As Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day today, June 12, Prophet I.O Samuel says it’s a day to celebrate the posthumous birthday of his mentor, the late Prophet TB Joshua of Synagogue Church of All Nations. Prophet Samuel said “Today, I join millions of faithfuls across the globe to celebrate a great man of God; a man that teaches us the importance …

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Rivers Crisis: NJC Asked To Probe River High Court Judge Over Controversial Judgment

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has been called upon to immediately begin a probe of the Rivers State High Court, following the judgment that re-instated the sacked lawmakers in the State House of Assembly. Coalition for Justice and Accountability, (CJA), through its President Comrade Dada Segun Akin, faulted the judgement of the court that ordered the 27 lawmakers to return …

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Resignation of commissioners under Gov Fubara is part of God’s plan to liberate Rivers State – Southern Forum

The Southern Youth Assembly (SYA) has described the recent resignation of some commissioners in Rivers State as an “act of God.” The forum made this statement in a press release signed by its Co-Chairmen, Comrade Jack Okpobiri Ofili, Dr. Oluwasanmi Ayoola, and Chief Mbanefo Okoye, which was made available to the press on Saturday. SYA stated that the resignation of …

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Group backs Rivers govt’s plan to revoke C of O for illegally acquired land

The Rivers Transparency Watch Initiative (RTWI) has expressed support for the Rivers State Government’s plan to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy for the former Trans-Amadi Slaughter market land, on which a popular shopping mall now stands. The group commended the decision, which was prompted by a peaceful protest from the residents of Oginigba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of …

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Governors Forum warns that N60,000 minimum wage not sustainable

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is in agreement that a new minimum wage is due. The Forum also sympathises with labour unions in their push for higher wages.   However, the Forum urges all parties to consider the fact that the minimum wage negotiations also involve consequential adjustments across all cadres, including pensioners. The NGF cautions parties in this important …

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Ex- Rivers Lawmakers in desperate moves to upturn court judgement- Group

…warns against plots to compromise the judiciary A civil society group, Society for Open Justice in Nigeria, has alleged a clandestine move by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly to upturn an interim injunction by a Rivers State High Court, restraining the pro-Wike Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and 24 other lawmakers from …

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