From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu is currently in a crucial security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with key figures, including the service chiefs: Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar; and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the State Security Service, Oluwatosin Ajayi, and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed, are also in attendance. While the specific agenda remains unclear, the…
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By Seyi Babalola Former Nigerian Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode claims that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State because “when children refuse to stop fighting, the father must step in lest they burn the house down.” Tinubu announced the decision on a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. The President also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, for six months. In addition, Tinubu suspended all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and named Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.) as administrator to oversee the state’s activities. Fubara has been embroiled in a…
By Reno Omokri Under President Olusegun Obasanjo, States of Emergency were declared in Plateau and Ekiti states on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, and on Thursday, October 19, 2006. Every single Presidential candidate in the 2003 election was in government then, either as Governors or in other high positions. None of them opposed President Obasanjo then. So, why are they complaining when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does the same thing in Rivers State? When President Obasanjo declared States of Emergencies in Plateau and Ekiti, there were no bombing incidents. Meanwhile, in Rivers State, there have been two bomb blasts in less…
Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR was born on 27th of September 1960. He is a retired Navy vice admiral, who was the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Nigerian Navy from 2015 to 2021. Ibas was born in Nko, Cross River State. He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of 26 Regular Course on 20 June 1979 and was commissioned sub-lieutenant on 1 January 1983. He began his primary education at Nko Primary School, Nko, in 1966 and completed at Big Qua Primary School, Calabar in 1971. He then proceeded to the prestigious Hope Waddell…
By Kenneth Orusi The political landscape of Delta State witnessed a significant shake-up with the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that has not only energized the party’s base but also shifted the balance of power in the state’s political dynamics. Senator Nwoko, known for his widespread influence, philanthropic strides, and grassroots connection, brought with him a vibrant political presence and a substantial following from across Delta North and beyond. His entry into the APC has been described by political observers as a “game-changer” ahead of future electoral contests, particularly as the party…
Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought…
By Ese Obote-Ogwu Photo: The Commissioner for Economic Planning Mr. Sonny Ekedayen (R) in a recreational mood with the retired Permanent Secretary Ministry of Economic Planning Mr. Frank Isume(L) after handing over the recreational facilities to Joy in Africa Foundation (JAF) School of Special Needs Okpanam Road Asaba, Delta State. The Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, has emphasized that investing in people is one of life’s most enduring legacies. He made this statement during the presentation of a newly designed and fully equipped playground to the management of Joy in Africa Foundation (JAF) School…
By Abel Johngold Over fifty corps members in Warri Zonal Area participated in a training programme on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing their pedagogical skills. The initiative, organized by the Tompolo Foundation in partnership with the Delta State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), seeks to equip corps members with essential teaching techniques, particularly those posted to rural and riverine communities. Speaking at the official launch, the Chairman and Founder of Tompolo Foundation, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to promoting quality education. He emphasized that education remains a cornerstone of social transformation and highlighted the crucial role teachers…
By Seun Akindele. In every administration, certain individuals play crucial roles in shaping governance, providing strategic advice, and influencing key decisions. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government is no exception, with a select group of seasoned politicians, traditional rulers, and policymakers having unrestricted access to him. Their influence spans across different regions, making them key power brokers in national politics. These individuals are not just close allies of the President but also critical players in policy formulation, governance strategy, and political stability. They are different from the three public servants that have the closest ears of the President. These public servants…
By Omorodion Omoregie Fred Itua, writing on behalf of the Monday Okpebholo-led Edo State Government has once again embarrassed his principal, if that is even possible, with a laughable poorly scripted piece of propaganda masquerading as a serious press release. It features outright lies and fabrications, falsely accusing the PDP of illegal arms stockpiling and creates a pretext to call for arrests of PDP figures. This latest puerile and desperate attempt to shift blame, is full of baseless accusations and wild conspiracy theories, in yet another textbook case of projection—accusing others of the very things they are guilty of. For…