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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to today embark on a nationwide protest over the rising level of insecurity across the country. Speaking in a chat, the Chairman of the NLC in Rivers State, Alex Agwanwor, said participation in the protest is mandatory for all NLC members and affiliate unions. He expressed deep concern
A university lecturer, Anthony Egobueze, has criticised the Supreme Court over its ruling affirming the powers of the President of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency in any state of the federation. Egobueze, an Associate Professor of Politics and Governance at Rivers State University, warned that the judgment could undermine state autonomy and weaken
The Nigeria Police Force has come under criticism following its plan to resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from the 2nd of next month. Reacting to the development, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, accused the police of disregarding the rule of law. In a statement, Osigwe said the planned
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed it will investigate allegations of corruption and financial impropriety made by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk. Dangote, who is the Chairman of the Dangote Group, submitted a formal
The Gokana, Tai, Eleme, and Khana United Landlords Association of Oil Facilities in Ogoniland has suspended its planned protest against the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The decision, announced in a statement signed by the association’s President, Ben Harry, cited security concerns following reports that hoodlums intended to hijack the protest and cause unrest. The
A civil rights advocate, Opunabo Nko-Tariah, has defended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a move taken in the overall public interest. Nko-Tariah dismissed criticisms surrounding the governor’s defection as baseless and unnecessary, emphasizing that the move would not negatively affect the state.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obio/Akpor Chapter, has commended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a step toward unity and progress in the state. In a statement, the Chairman of the NYCN Obio/Akpor Chapter, Comrade Ndamati Robinson Jonathan, said
The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCO) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing what it described as his genuine commitment and sustained support for the people of Rivers State. The endorsement was announced by the group’s spokesperson, Senator George Sekibo, during an interaction with journalists. He said the decision followed a
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa over an alleged N2.2bn fraud. Ngige was brought before the court on an eight-count charge bordering on abuse of office and awarding contracts to companies linked to his
The South-South Governors’ Forum and the Peoples Democratic Party have mourned the death of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday in Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo was reported to have slumped in his office at the Government House before being rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, where he was confirmed dead. The
