Author: Amina Mohammed

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described as illegal the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy,  Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. In a statement made available to the media, the senior lawyer said the President’s decision cannot be justified under any of the provisions of the 320 sections of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended. While recognizing that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to take extraordinary measures to restore law and order if there…

Properties worth billions of naira were burnt in a fire outbreak that engulfed a recycling hub and market in the Dakata metropolitan area of Kano State in the early hours of 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Adamu Umar, a security guard at the recycling hub, said the fire began at the recycling hub, where plastics and scraps are recycled. Electrical sparks were seen at the electrical poles and quickly spread into the groundnut mill market, where food items and provisions were sold. The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Bakori, on his first day in office, was at the site…

Lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju says President Bola Tinubu was wrongly advised on the state of emergency declared on Rivers State. In a post on his Facebook page, Adeyanju says the president is operating like a military ruler and civilised nations such as the United States, United Kingdom and others are perplexed by his style of governance. READ ALSO: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers “The Tinubu administration is giving military vibes. Is this not suppose to be a democracy? I think President Tinubu is continually been wrongly advised. Even the United States and others will be…

Police authorities in Rivers have arrested two persons over the Trans-Niger Pipeline explosion that rocked the Bodo community of the state and have also begun an investigation into the matter.  The explosion which ripped through the mangrove happened on Monday night but has been put out. However, the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command Grace Iringe-Iroko said some persons have been taken in for questioning over the incident. “The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire. In connection with this, two individuals have been taken in for questioning as part…

A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye also known as Raye, who went viral last week for her criticism of the government, has apologised for “talking down” on Lagos. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her words may have offended Lagos residents and expressed regret over her choice of language. She clarified that her intention was not to insult those who call Lagos home but to share her honest observation as a visitor. She explained that the controversial remark was part of a broader initiative, a 30-day rant challenge aimed at spotlighting pressing issues in Nigeria.…

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has said that citizens have the freedom to air their grievances in a democratic society. He said this in an X post in reaction to the controversy generated by a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ushie Rita Uguamaye’s commentary on the state of the nation. The Lagos-based corps member had taken to TikTok to criticise the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Calling Tinubu a “terrible leader” in a now-viral video, Uguamaye expressed frustration with the worsening economic conditions under his government. In a follow-up video, she disclosed…

Rivers State government has cried out that the future of its people is bleak, following the uncooperative stance of the House of Assembly to move the state forward. State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joe Johnson, expressed this while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday. This is even as the lawmakers have commenced an impeachment process to remove the governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Johnson stressed that efforts of the governor to see to the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement with the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill have been frustrated with the House…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered prominent businessman, Oba Otudeko to appear before it and take his plea in the ongoing ₦30 billion fraud case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, on Monday, ruled that Otudeko must be arraigned before any application challenging the court’s jurisdiction can be entertained. The EFCC had earlier filed a 13-count charge against Otudeko and three others over an alleged fraudulent loan transaction. However, at the hearing, the judge maintained that the defendant must first enter a plea before any jurisdictional objections…

The Lagos State government, in collaboration with MTN Nigeria, has launched the ‘My Lagos App’ aimed at making urban living in the state more seamless and efficient. The app was unveiled at MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos in a bid to make urban life in the city seamless and easy. The app is designed to provide a range of features that enhance various activities, promoting economic growth, accountability, transparency, and real-time updates. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted the importance of this digital solution in a rapidly growing city like Lagos. The app serves as…

Former Vice- President, Namadi Sambo has clarified that Umar Sani is no longer his spokesman and that any public opinions expressed by him are strictly personal. In a statement signed by his Personal Aide, Yinka Ibrahim, Sambo noted that Sani, also known as Dekat, has recently been vocal about his political views. However, he emphasized that some media reports have mistakenly attributed those opinions to him. The statement urged media organizations to take note that Sani is no longer authorised to speak on behalf of the former Vice President. “It has come to our attention that recent media reports have…