The Federal Government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The suit was filed by Harry Ibiso and 11 others, on their behalf and that of Ijaw Youth Council, Eastern Zone. In the application dated March 20, received same day by the court and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking a court order setting aside and/or quashing the suspension of elected officials and removal of the democratic structures and institutions in Rivers State as…
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–we are living in tears, traditional ruler cries out over abandoned road –work slowed down due to lack of funds, Ministry of Works By Shadrach Okon Controversy has trailed the recent document released by Akwa Ibom State Government which Jerome Ekwere Street (Redemption Radio Road) in Abak Local Government Area was listed as one of the projects executed by Governor Umo Eno in Abak Federal Constituency in the past 20 months of his administration. It would be recalled that on 8th March, Akwa Ibom State Government held a Town Hall Meeting and Constituency Briefing in Abak Federal Constituency. The event…
The Secretary of the Joint Tax Board (JTB), Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, has charged new employees of the Board to be professional, innovative, and efficient in the discharge of their duties and bring onboard ideas that will add value to the nation’s tax space. Mr. Adesokan gave the charge at the opening ceremony of a-two day orientation and induction ceremony for newly employed staff of the Board held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th March. The Secretary said the JTB offers equal opportunities for capacity building, career growth and promotion for all its employees as well as reward for exceptional performance.…
The Bekwarra Council’s Legislative arm unanimously voted to impeach Council Chairman, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, on March 20, 2025 over alleged misconduct. According to a statement from Council Leader Hon. Thompson Inah, the impeachment was based on allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of public office. This impeachment notice, in line with Cross River State Local Government Law (Part II, Section 12, Subsections 1 and 2), was signed by nine out of ten councillors representing the ten wards of Bekwarra Council. Councillors accused the Chairman of hindering development in Bekwarra and undermining the development agenda of the administration led by…
The South South Governors’ Forum has frowned at the declaration of the state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of the two arms of government, saying the current political situation in the state does not satisfy the criteria for declaring a state of emergency as outlined in Section 305(3) of the Nigerian Constitution. Chairman of South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, in a statement, on Thursday, stated that the political dispute in Rivers should, ideally, be resolved through legal and constitutional means, rather than by executive fiat. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday…
..as constituents intensify Natasha ‘s recall process Suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has taken her ordeal to Sky News, where she alleged that endured sexual advances of Senate President Godswill Akpabio for over a year. Despite the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kogi State, Hale Longpet, denying knowledge of any recall process for Akpoti-Uduaghan, Ebira indigenes insist that the recall process is ongoing, and endorsed by majority of the electorate in the area. The senator reiterated during the interview with the popular British Television network on Wednesday that her suspension was a direct consequence of her outcry against Akpabio’s…
A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to require social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country on Tuesday scaled second reading in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North). Senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the session referred it to the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security to report back in two months after a debate by the senators. In his lead debate on the general principles of the bill, Senator Nwoko said multinational social media corporations such as Facebook, X, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube,…
Suspended governor of Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has left Government House, Port Harcourt. Sources told Daily Trust that the governor moved out on Wednesday morning. This is just as the new Sole Administrator of the State , Admiral Ekwe Ibas (rtd) is warming up to resume duty. Daily Trust reporter who visited Government House on Wednesday morning observed that the place was calm. At least three armoured personnel carrier were stationed at the main entrance of the Government House. A security source said there was change of guard at the seat of power as all the security details…
By Shadrach Okon The Executive Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has responded to the recent development in Rivers State where President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state last Tuesday evening due to the lingering impasse between the governor and the leadership of the State House of Assembly. Speaking in a press release addressed to the people of Rivers State, Governor Fubara recalled that upon assumption of office, he was guided by constitution in discharging his duties as the governor of Rivers State. “I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm,…
Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has urged the Senate to investigate the alleged illegal annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands situated at Efiat in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by the Republic of Cameroon. The Senator made this known at Tuesday plenary through a motion brought under Order 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 as amended. Describing the encroachment as an act of economic sabotage and a violation of Nigeria’s territorial integrity, Senator Bassey highlighted the urgency of the matter, stressing that the annexed territory was never part of the lands ceded…