Politics

The Network of NGOs on Peace Building in Nigeria has condemned in strongest terms the security situation in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of local government officials.  The group also criticised the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) call for a state of emergency to be declared in the...

The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for upholding the democratic tenets and allowing elected Local Government officials to complete their three-year tenure. The group said in an era where some governors undermine the democratic process by truncating the mandate of...

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has nominated Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the Nobel Peace Prize for saving democracy and eschewing illegality in Rivers State.  The group, in a statement on Tuesday, said the governor was brave, decisive and swift to direct Heads of Local Government Administration to assume responsibility for...

Nigerian Governors have been urged to emulate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in respecting the Local Government Chairmanship tenure system. The Young Christians’ Forum of Nigeria (YCFN) gave the advice in a statement signed by its President, Rev. Simon Pam, on Tuesday. The group hailed Governor Fubara for putting his...

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese has attributed the numerous achievements of the parliament to the exceptional leadership style of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. In a media chat on the first anniversary of the House, Agbese praised Abbas’ visionary leadership, which has enabled...

The All Progressives Congress Reform Group (APCRG) has welcomed the Appeal Court’s verdict on the removal of Martins Amaewhule and 26 others as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The APC group described the ruling which refused to reverse the removal of the former lawmakers as a resounding victory...

The political landscape in Kogi State is heating up as stakeholders from Kogi East have expressed their strong opposition to the caretaker chairman, Sen. Danjuma Lah, and his secretary, Sen. Philip Aruwa Gyunka, imposing their preferred candidates on the party ahead of the state congress. The stakeholders, comprising party elders...

The Concerned Members of the All Progressives Congress (CMAPC) has warned the ruling party to deal with Hon. Martins Amaewhule and his 26 colleagues in the Rivers State Assembly with kids’ gloves over their denouncement of the party. Recall that the lawmakers had publicly announced their defection from the People’s...

The Middle-Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has commended Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for his selfless sacrifices for democracy and contributions to good governance in the country. The group in a statement signed by its President, Comrade Odeh Ralph Odeh, on Democracy Day, lauded the the Governor for prioritising human...