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  Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has apologised to the people of Rivers State for what he described as “the regrettable anxieties of the last few days” in the state. In a statement issued and signed by himself late Friday, the governor restated his willingness and readiness “to embrace the path to lasting peace and tranquility with a commitment to consummating all efforts and initiatives by Mr. President and other well-meaning Nigerians, including my brother Governors and the Elders”.  Speaking on the political turmoil that engulfed Rivers State beginning Sunday October 30, 2023, he explained that his visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday morning was to inspect the extent of damage by a fire that engulfed the complex on Sunday night. The governor in the statement said: “I consider it necessary to issue this press statement on the developments of the past few days in our dear state. “Late on Sunday night, 29th October 2023, I was inundated with reports that

   In a world filled with deception and hidden agendas, there is an eye that sees the truth. However, this eye remains covered, obstructed by the hands of bribery. The power of truth is immense, capable of uncovering the darkest secrets and exposing the lies that surround us. But when corruption seeps its way into the system, the eye that sees the truth becomes clouded, its vision impaired. Bribery, the act of offering or accepting gifts, money, or other favors to influence someone's actions or decisions, has plagued societies for centuries. It is a sinister force that undermines the very fabric of justice and fairness. The hands of bribery reach deep into the pockets of those in power, blinding them to the truth and distorting their perception of what is right. When the eye that sees the truth is covered by these bribed hands, justice becomes a mere illusion. The scales are tipped in favor of the highest bidder, leaving the common man at the mercy of those who can afford to buy th

  In response to the brutalisation of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, along with some workers and journalists in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, organised labour has presented a list of demands that they insist must be met. They warned of potential economic disruptions starting from next Wednesday, the 8th of November, if their demands are not addressed. In a joint briefing, Deputy Presidents of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Comrades Adewale Adeyanju and Etim Oko, expressed their disappointment on the deafening silence of the federal government, and the extent to which men of the Nigeria Police in Owerri could go in meting out harm to peaceful protesters and newsmen in a bid to ensure evidence of their acts were confiscated Labour noted it was “irritated” by the defence put forward by the Imo State Police Command which claimed that they had placed Ajaero in protective custody, from which had emerged “battered, concussed

As part of recognition for his contributions to grassroots development and public service, the Chattered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria has honoured Akeem Olatunji with MCPA Award and officially inducted him as Member, Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria. Olatunji, who is the immediate past Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state and Chairmanship candidate of the party ahead of the coming local government election, was inducted alongside other selected notable individuals and fresh graduands who have been certified by the institute at a glamorous event held at the Assembly Hall of the Polytechnic of Ibadan today, November 3. Popular Ibadan based radio broadcaster with Splash FM, Abiodun Adewole otherwise known as ‘Mr Double A’ also received MCPA Award alongside other awardees in other categories. The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, Dr. Uche Okereke, who conducted the ce

The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) has arrested an MV Mother Mary, vessel with 300,000 litres of illegally refined AGO(Diesel) as well as two of its crew members in Rivers state.  OPDS seized the vessel at the Federal Ocean Terminal in Onne, Eleme Council Area of Rivers on the Bonny River. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Component Commander OPDS, Commodore John Siyanbade, who represented the OPDS Commander, Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira disclosed that the vessel was arrested on the 29th of October, 2023.                  Advertisement Committed To Democracy “The vessel which was arrested by teams from Headquarters Operation OPDS was leaving with over 300,000 litres of illegally refined products suspected to be AGO and with two suspects onboard at the time of arrest.” “The product was illegally sourced and the vessel was used as storage for this illegal product, “Commandant Siyanbade said. He also indicated that before Sunday’s seizure, OPDS had im

  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has notified the public that the recalled G Fuel brand Energy Drinks by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp contains high levels of caffeine. The notification of this product is contained in a public alert with No. 034/2023, issued to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye. Adeyeye said that the agency was equally notified about the recall of the product by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The NAFDAC boss said that the consumption of products containing high levels of caffeine could cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness.                      Advertisement She said that people sensitive to caffeine can experience these effects at very low consumption levels. Adeyeye also cautioned pregnant women not to take these products, adding that the possible health effects of consuming too much caffeine i

  The Presidency on Thursday said the item named ‘Presidential Yacht’ as found in the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill is not for President Bola Tinubu’s personal use. This was as it said the naval boat bears such classification “because of the high-level security features.” Advert “What was named as presidential yacht in the budget is an operational Naval boat with specialised security gadgets suitable for high profile operational inspection and not for the use of the President,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained in a statement on Thursday evening. The statement titled ‘The facts on the Naval boat in 2023 supplementary budget’ followed public outcry over the provision for an item termed presidential yacht and other line items in the budget presented to the National Assembly. The Presidency’s statement read, “The Naval boat was ordered by the Navy under the previous administration.                    Advertisement “President Tinu

CBN in a statement by its spokesman, Isa AbdulMumin, blamed some customers for panic withdrawal using the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).                          Advertisement AbdulMumin, however, assured that the apex bank was working to ensure the seamless circulation of cash nationwide.  “While we note the concerns of Nigerians on the availability of cash for financial transactions, we wish to assure the public that there is sufficient stock of currency notes for economic activities in the country,” the statement read. Advertisement “The branches of the CBN across the country are also working to ensure the seamless circulation of cash in their respective states of operation.” Advertisement The apex bank also urged Nigerians to “guard against panic withdrawals,” assuring that “there is sufficient stock to facilitate economic activities.” Advertisement CBN also advised the citizens to embracep alternative modes of payment, which it noted would reduce pressure on using physical cash

  Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has revealed his grouse with his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the incumbent governor hobnobbed with some of his political enemies after getting into office. Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he met with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum led by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Mohammed was at the meeting alongside Governor Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), and Governor Kefas Agbu (Taraba) over the political situation in Rivers State.                      Advertisement The FCT minister and PDP chieftain also said nobody can take his political structure in the oil-rich South-South state. Wike said, “Yes, we have talked about the crisis in the state but let me tell anybody who cares: nobody can intimidate me, nobody. It doesn’t matter whether you go and bring thugs on the road, it doesn’t matter whether

 The Senate and the House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill after third reading. Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonized sittings of both red and green chambers on the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as submitted by Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC Ogun West). More to follow…

  The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Chijioke Ihunwo, has been arraigned at the magistrate court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Ihunwo, who was arraigned alongside 120 others, were all present at the Rivers Magistrate Court 22 on Wednesday where a five-count charge was preferred against them. The charges were conspiracy; causing a riot; damaging the house gate of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule; unlawful assembly; and causing breach of public peace. When the charges were read out, the accused youths all pleaded ‘not guilty’. Advertisement After the charges were read out, counsel for the defendants, Alabo Tamunowari, applied for bail insisting that they have four capable sureties who will provide all 121 accused persons whenever requested. This was opposed by Enyiepere Sikpi, counsel for the prosecution, who raised questions about the veracity of the sureties address. After listening to bot

  Reps meet Ministers, others over N2.177trn supplementary budget • May lay report during Thursday plenary by Kehinde Akintola November 1, 2023 Reading Time: 4 mins read A A reps bill Some of the members of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet and Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, defended the N2.177 trillion supplementary budget before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation on Wednesday. Speaking during the budget defence, Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Bichi (APC-Kano), explained that the N2,176,791,286,033 Supplementary Appropriation Bill sent to the National Assembly earlier this week was “specifically structured to improve the country’s security, food security, and critical road infrastructure sectors and to bridge the housing deficit in the country, including slum upgrades and urban renewal. “It will also support the provisional wage for workers and cash transfers to vulnerable

  PUBLIC NOTICE: BEWARE OF FAKE ALERTS FROM BIOBAKU AJIBOLA ADEYEMI A heightened wave of electronic fraud known as ‘alert flashing’, otherwise, ‘fake bank alert’ has become a major source of concern to bank customers. It involves the use of SMS messages disguised as a transaction alert from a bank, to defraud unsuspecting victims. The general public is advised to beware of fake alert from Biobaku Ajibola Adeyemi, male. He bought food items and slippers at shop very close to Dennis Hotel in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State with fake alerts. His phone number is 08037670007, and the general public should beware of him and report him to the nearest police station if found. His nefarious activities has been reported to Nigeria Police Force, details of his NIN as well as contact information revealed the featured image. The Public is therefore advised to be alert and vigilant of Biobaku Ajibola Adeyemi. Kindly contact this person on this line 07037437689 if found.

 The House of Representatives is to investigate the money expended on the postponed 2023 population and housing census by the National Population Commission (NPC). The house made this resolution on Wednesday following a motion from Honourable Dominic Okafor drawing attention of the lawmakers to the 200 billion naira spent so far on the census. The lawmakers, however, disagreed on conducting the census this year due to insecurity. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census earlier scheduled for May 3 to 7 to a date to be determined by the incoming administration. The population and housing census earlier scheduled for May 3 to 7, 2023, was indefinitely postponed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in April. Buhari had given the approval for the postponement after a meeting with some members of the then Federal Executive Council; the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa-Kwarra; and his team.