How Wande Abimbola rejected IBB’s ING bait, and other stories (1

By Tunde Odesola Embarrassment has no truer depiction than the guilt a debtor feels each time the string of his indebtedness twangs at his soul. I am talking about an honest debtor here. A sincere debtor feels sad whenever his inability to mend his broken promises nudges his conscience. He sincerely wishes to pay but […]

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As the military vans move into Rivers Government House

By Abimbola Adelakun Following the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday. He suspended the embattled Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months. He also selected Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) as administrator […]

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Tinubu’s hasty declaration of emergency in Rivers

Twelve years after Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three North-East states due to Boko Haram Islamic terrorism, President Bola Tinubu repeated it in Rivers State on Tuesday. With no apparent war other than the in-fighting between the top political actors in Rivers, it is a hasty and contentious decision with dangerous ramifications. […]

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Aiyedatiwa assures of completion of flyover, road projects

Onyearugbulem Market/Shagari Village, Akure flyover ongoing project Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured the timely completion of the ongoing Onyearugbulem Market/Shagari Village flyover, and Oda and Ijoka roads road projects in Akure the state capital. He also affirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development and urban renewal. Giving the assurance on Wednesday during […]

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Again, PDP berates Tinubu, insists Fubara remains Rivers governor

The Peoples Democratic Party has berated President Bola Tinubu and insisted that Sim Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State despite the declaration of a state of emergency. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant President Tinubu the authority […]

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Emergency declaration: PRP urges lawmakers to impeach Tinubu

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on the National Assembly to review President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying that the move may amount to an impeachable offense. The party described the President’s decision as unconstitutional, noting that it undermines Nigeria’s democratic institutions and constitutes a serious […]

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