Category: Politics

‘The Ayes Have It,’ Reps Approve Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Fate Sealed Through Voice Vote,’ How proclamation at the green chamber sealed fate of Oil-rich state to be under emergency rule for six months    The house of representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers state. Platforms Africa reports that the seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary in the green chamber on Thursday. The approval was given through a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. “My Dear Rivers People…” Fubara Speaks From…

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‘For Six Months,’ Tinubu Suspends Fubara, Deputy, Assembly Members

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared the suspension of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Tinubu, during the national broadcast, noted that the suspension was part of efforts to safeguard the interests of the state. “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period…

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PDP National Secretariat Faces Demolition As Wike Revokes Land Title

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ’19 years of ‘unpaid’ ground rent’ ex-Presidential aspirant under PDP gives detailed sins of the party The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat is facing imminent demolition as the Minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, revoked the land occupancy rights of the multi-storey mansion in Abuja. Platforms Africa reports that in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the PDP national chairman, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, director of land administration at the FCT administration, said the revocation was due to “non-payment” of ground rent. Ground rent is…

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‘Aworis Marginalised, Population Larger Than Yewa , Egba,’ Olota Demands 14 LGAs

ADEOLA YUSUF

      ‘One General Hospital For 2 Million Residents,’ Monarch Decries Poor Healthcare Facilities In Ado-Odo/Ota LG     The Olota of Ota, Prof. Adeyemi Obalanlege, has alleged marginalisation of his territory with a population, which he declared “is larger than that of Yewa and Egba.” A report by the HealthWise, a health-focused pullout of The PUNCH, quoted the Monarch to have also decried the lack of healthcare facilities in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, revealing that only one general hospital serves the over two million…

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‘Capital Punishment,’ Tinubu’s Aide Denies Demanding Death Penalty for Corper

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ Read-for-yourself word-for-word of what Ajayi wrote on Facebook, which led to the controversy   A senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has defended his comments on the controversy surrounding the National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) member who criticised his principal. Platforms Africa reports that Ushie Uguamaye aka Raye, an NYSC member from Cross River state serving in Lagos, made headlines on Saturday when she posted a video describing President Tinubu as a terrible leader while condemning government policies. The viral video shows…

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‘Going, Going,’ Rivers Assembly Serves Fubara, Deputy Impeachment Notice

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Accuses Duo of Misconduct The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct, serving the duo an impeachment notice. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other existing laws.” They accused Fubara of several offences including reckless…

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Buhari Protected Terrorists,Stopped Military From Going After His ‘Favourite Criminals’ – Obasanjo

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari shielded and provided cover for certain criminal elements that terrorised the nation when he was in power. Obasanjo disclosed that Buhari was selective in determining the criminal groups the military must fight, adding that this to a large extent exacerbated the nation’s insecurity challenge. The allegation is contained in chapter eleven of one of his new books, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’ unveiled last week. He said, “The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces and all the paramilitary is the…

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TotalEnergies Probed Over Mozambique Attack

ADEOLA YUSUF

French prosecutors have opened a formal manslaughter investigation into energy giant TotalEnergies over its alleged role in a deadly jihadist attack in northern Mozambique in 2021. The probe follows legal complaints from survivors and relatives of victims, who accuse the company of failing to protect subcontractors working near its major gas project at the time. The news was first reported by AFP. The investigation was officially launched on Friday by prosecutors in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. TotalEnergies is being probed for involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist persons…

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They’re Planning to Arrest Me – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Raises Alarm

ADEOLA YUSUF

    “How I was rescued by parliamentarians from other countries and the security after the Senate President Akpabio sent three staff headed by the Chargè D’Affairs of the Nigerian embassy in New York to evacuate me from the United Nations premises right after my speech.”   Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Nigerian security officials are planning to arrest her upon her return to Abuja, the country’s seat of power. Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed the move is linked to her participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in…

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Mr Macaroni Addresses Backlash Over Refusal To Greet Sanwo-Olu

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular Nigerian actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has responded to criticism over his refusal to greet Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a recent public appearance. In a series of posts on Monday via X, Mr Macaroni dismissed the backlash, stating that he would not greet the governor even if given another opportunity. “This is the last time I will address this matter. It is not worth my peace of mind. Since you people won’t stop attacking me because I didn’t greet Governor Sanwo-Olu,…

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