The local government election in Rivers State is proceeding as scheduled despite calls from stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to suspend the process. DAILY POST reports that both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials have arrived at the Registration and Accreditation Centers (RACs) in some local government areas, including the Government Technical College in Ahoada East. The atmosphere in the state reflects typical election day conditions, with roads notably quiet, but with the absence of the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Fubara, speaking on Friday, reaffirmed his commitment to moving forward with the election, despite the…
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Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo says his team is battle ready for the oriental derby against Rangers. The Umuahia club will be guests of Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Amapakabo guided Rangers to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in 2016. The former Super Eagles assistant coach is however ready to put friendship aside and help Abia Warriors secure maximum points against his former club. “We have been able to look at the things we need to work on; we’ve worked very hard. “We’ve been able to put a victory under our belt,…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun to ensure the safe conduct of the local government polls in Rivers State. Recall that the Rivers State Police Command had said its operatives would not provide security for the conduct of the October 5 elections. The command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko said the command is complying with an order of the federal high court in Abuja. Reacting, the PDP, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, said the IGP is expected to provide a secure environment for the poll. “The PDP insists…
Over 70 communities have been submerged by flood, the Kogi state government has revealed. Mr Joel Salifu, the Deputy Governor, made the disclosure after an inspection tour to the Edeha community, saying that the flood is beyond the capacity of the state government. Comrade Salifu, who is also the State Chairman, 2024 Kogi State Flood Disaster Response Committee, explained that the present situation in Edeha and other communities along the route had gone beyond its control in spite of the state government’s proactive measures towards this year’s flood. He reiterated, “It is obvious that the present situation is beyond what…
Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has again wooed Nigerians to embrace Biafra amid economic hardship in the country. Ekpa, known as the Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, disclosed this in a viral video where Igbos were seen undertaking registration to obtain Biafran National Identity Cards. Reacting, Ekpa mocked the Nigerian Government, noting that obtaining a Biafra ID card was easier and more reliable than that of Nigeria. “Biafrans all over the world are happy and identifying with the Biafra government because that is the only hope for a better future. “Compare this with Nigeria and see the difference. No…
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Onueze Chukwujinka Okocha, SAN, has urged the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to obey the court order on the October 5 local government election in the state. Recall that on September 30, 2024, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a judgment that prohibited the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies from participating in the Local Government Election. Despite the rulings, Governor Fubara vowed that the election would be held as planned. However, police authorities in the state said they would not participate in the exercise. Reacting on the matter on…
A former commissioner for finance during the administration of ex-governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Mr Obinna Oriaku and the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Alex Otti, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma have returned to trenches over a new road project flagged off by Governor Otti. While writing on the 19.1km pilot road connecting Itungwa – Omoba – Amaise – Amairi – Mgboko – Ahiaba Ubi – Nkwo Elechi, Oriaku alleged that the present administration of Governor Alex Otti did not contribute a dime to the project. He claimed the project was re-initiated in 2016 by the Ikpeazu administration and now being…
Benue State House of Assembly has amended the 2007 Local Government, LG, Act and approved a three-year tenure for LG elected officials. The amendment of the 2007 LG law took place on Friday, a few hours before local government elections slated for Saturday. The house, presided over by the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh, unanimously agreed that the LG law be amended after clause-to-clause consideration of the bill. It, therefore, expunged the existing two-year tenure, which was in the former law in sections 13(2) and 27(3), and substituted it with three-year tenure. Ruling after the legislative processes, Dajoh agreed that the amendment…
A lawyer and public issues analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo has said that the Nigeria Police Force cannot select which court orders to obey. He disclosed this Friday night in a media statement released in Calabar following police occupation of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, offices in a bid to stop the conduct of local government elections today, Saturday, October 5, 2024. There have been different court orders from the Rivers State high court directing the RSIEC to proceed with today’s local government elections, while a federal high court in Abuja has given a counter order. The Rivers State…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has granted an approval for the extension of the work of the judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of Government Properties, Funds and related matters to address areas not yet covered. The Governor gave the approval while receiving the final report of the Panel at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. According to the Governor, since there were petitions that have not been investigated, more time should be given to the panel to cover such areas instead of abruptly terminating the job of the panel. Otti, who said that he had earlier received the interim…