The originator of Mammy Markets in military barracks across the country, Maria Ochefu, is dead. Her son, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, who spoke to journalist on the phone on Thursday, said that she passed away in her sleep on Tuesday. Aged 86, she was married to Colonel Anthony Ochefu, who was once a military governor in … Read more
Make no mistakes, this whole shenanigan (Tinubu and Rivers Political Gamble) is all about grabbing the resources of the oil-rich and economically viable River State to fund the greed of one man, Bola Ahmed Tinubu At this stage, even the loquacious Nyesome Wike and his minions at the state Assembly have since become mere pawn … Read more
The Senate has approved the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. The decision was taken after a closed door session by lawmakers on Thursday. Also, the House of Representatives has approved the proclamation of State of Emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The House in a voice … Read more
Democracy according to Abraham Lincoln is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. This implies that it’s a system of government in which citizens of a nation determine how they are, and should be governed through civil procedures and rule of law. Democracy in a layman’s comprehension is the direct … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps may spend as much as N307.6bn on the mobilisation and payment of allowances to corps members, The ASIWAJU MEDIA reports. This amount is based on the increase in corps members’ allowances, which rose from N33,000 to N77,000, as announced by the NYSC in a statement released in September 2024. The increase followed … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Emmanuel Ibas as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The appointment comes amid ongoing political tensions in the state, with Ibas now tasked with overseeing governance and maintaining stability. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary step to restore order, while others … Read more
With the insecurity ravaging Akure, Comr. Samuel Agbelusi has strongly condemned the recent attacks on farmers in Igbatoro by suspected herdsmen, describing it as a threat to food security, livelihoods, and peaceful coexistence in the community and the state. In a statement issued today, the Secretary General of NAUS ONDO CMC, Comr. Samuel Agbelusi, expressed … Read more
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, calling it a “hasty, lopsided and partisan” move allegedly designed to favour Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and his cohorts. While reacting to questions raised by news men in Yenagoa, on the … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate is, advancing a bill that mandates tech giants like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok to set up physical offices within the country. The proposed legislation, officially titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Territorial Boundaries of … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as “unconstitutional and reckless.” Obi accused Tinubu of disregarding rule of law and showing a dangerous willingness to trample on democracy. “The declaration of a state of emergency in … Read more
