By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, asserting that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the democratically elected governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement on Tuesday, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba described the proclamation as unconstitutional and a violation…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday cautioned against heeding Russia’s call to halt military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for increased support as the war enters its fourth year. He also announced plans to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump later in the day. Zelensky’s remarks came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 20% shareholding in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (DWSN), making it the sole owner of the company. In a disclosure published on the Nigerian Exchange and signed by Company Secretary Uaboi G. Agbebaku, Nigerian Breweries stated that the acquisition followed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday postponed deliberations on President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, deferring the motion to the next legislative sitting. The motion, sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, was initially listed as the first order of business but was stepped down until 3 p.m….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the state House of Assembly following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu, in a nationwide address on Tuesday,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure following a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, but rejected an immediate full ceasefire, insisting that the West must halt all military aid to Kyiv. The two leaders spoke for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday, expressing hopes of improving…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and a dangerous precedent. In a statement on Wednesday, Obi denounced Tinubu’s unilateral decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of…
By Ayomide Oitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has overseen the construction and renovation of 4,000 classrooms across the state since assuming office in 2019, according to Hakeem Smith, Chairman of the Special Committee on Renovation of Public Schools (SCRPS). Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, Smith announced that the governor will…
President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, extending his campaign of political retribution to President Joe Biden’s family. In a post on his Truth Social platform Tuesday, Trump criticized the security detail assigned to Hunter Biden, claiming it included up to 18 agents and calling…
