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Thousands of protesters drawn from different groups in Rivers state on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt in a show of solidarity to the state governor, Sir, Siminilayi Fubara amidst the ongoing political crisis. In a joint statement signed by the leaders of about 16 organizations including the  National President of Rivers State students , Comrade Abbey Precious Sime-Ipiri, President of Ogoni Youth Federation, Dr. Legborsi Yamabana, Coordinator of National Association of Nigerian students, NANS, Levi Okoru, President of the Rivers State Chapter of Nigeria Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Chijioke Ihunwo among…

Thousands of protesters drawn from different groups in Rivers state on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt in a show of solidarity to the state governor, Sir, Siminilayi Fubara amidst the ongoing political crisis. In a joint statement signed by the leaders of about 16 organizations including the National President of Rivers State students , Comrade Abbey Precious Sime-Ipiri, President of Ogoni Youth Federation, Dr. Legborsi Yamabana, Coordinator of National Association of Nigerian students, NANS, Levi Okoru, President of the Rivers State Chapter of Nigeria Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Chijioke Ihunwo among others, they urged Governor…

President Bola Tinubu has been a fighter on both sides in the contestation of power between the presidency and governors. Last Monday and for the umpteenth time since his inauguration as president, Tinubu more than ever before brought to the fore his determination to use his new podium in the presidency to dominate his environment. We have seen this attitude in the deification of the president by praise singers who have elevated Tinubu’s political anthem (On Your Mandate) to compete with the national anthem at state occasions. In the latest example of the contestation for power, as was seen…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed the N438.4 Billion Budget, declaring that his administration will demonstrate total fidelity to implementing the budget and ensuring that the state achieves its vision of a well-recovered economy. He noted that the Budget was prepared after the state had put into consideration the economic situation at the national level and the challenges facing the people. The governor stated this on Friday, during the Budget Signing Ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, noting that the Budget possesses robustness and demonstrates responsiveness to the situation on the ground.…

Some hoodlums on Thursday attacked a bus transporting Christmas gifts intended for family heads (Mogajis) in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred while the bus was executing a U-turn at the Oja Oba area of Ibadan, LEADERSHIP gathered on Friday. As of the time of reporting, the identity of the donor remained undisclosed. Reports indicated that the bus was en route from the Beere area to the Olubadan Palace at Oja Oba, led by the Mogaji of Onilari compound, Nurudeen Akinade, when the attack took place. After the incident was reported at Mapo Police Station, several arrests were made. A source…

NLC, TUC and other unions today in PH hold Solidarity walk for Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, appreciated the fathers of faith and the Christians in the state for their wise counsel, prayers and support all through 2023. The governor equally acknowledged their efforts during the last electioneering, saying that the church has been a strong pillar of support for his administration. The governor stated this during a special prayer and interactive session organised for him by the Fathers of Faith in Oyo State, a gathering that comprised notable General Overseers and Ministers of God in the state. The event, held at his Ikolaba GRA residence, was attended by…

A fresh revelation has emerged over what truly transpired in Aso Rock Villa during the peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu between the Rivers State’s Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Making the revelation was a former Commissioner for Water Resources in Rivers State, Chief David Briggs, who was at the meeting. Briggs alleged that President Tinubu intimidated Governor Fubara into signing the peace agreement with Wike. Chief Briggs said Governor Fubara signed the resolution under duress. He said there were indirect threats issued by President Tinubu before handing the governor the document to sign. The…

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to sanction banks and Point of Sales (POS) operators found to be complicit in the current Naira scarcity crisis. THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to sanction banks and Point of Sales (POS) operators found to be complicit in the current Naira scarcity crisis. The apex bank, in a statement on Thursday, urged members of the public to report infractions, especially hoarding of Naira by Banks and POS operators, in their areas to the nearest branch to the apex bank. The statement signed by the Ag. Director of Corporate Communications,…

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has declared that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions and activities. They stated that such actions would contradict God’s law. They said it was also against the teachings of the Church, the laws of Nigeria, and the cultural sensibilities of the Nigerian people. In an unequivocal statement issued on Thursday, the Catholic Bishops reiterated the Church’s teaching on marriage. The Catholic clergy said marriage is an “exclusive, stable, and indissoluble union of a man and a woman”. This clarification from the CBCN follows a recent reaffirmation by the Catholic Secretariat of…