₦airaland Forum

bukiah:
A lot of people on this platform cannot think straight again. Na only fufu full their brains, agbado has blocked their sense of reasoning and too much eba has blinded their eyes.

Asan oponu. Were gbogbo

Bendeco02:
Oga go and rest

Are you not the one that gave them power

Ikaeniyan0:
Ibas is a retired military officer

BlessedGift:
The Former President Goodluck Jonathan has strongly condemned the actions of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, labeling them a “clear abuse of power.” Jonathan made this remark at the 2025 Annual Colloquium on Promoting Social Change and Development, where he addressed various issues affecting Nigeria’s political landscape.

In his speech, Jonathan emphasized the need for Nigerians to remain vigilant and actively push for the right course of action in governance. He stressed that the country’s progress depends on the collective will of its people to uphold democratic values and accountability.

“Leadership is about serving the people with integrity, not using power for personal or political gain. The current actions in Rivers State are a clear abuse of power and a deviation from the principles that should guide our democracy,” Jonathan said.

The former president did not provide specific details about the alleged actions in Rivers State but reiterated the importance of transparency, good governance, and public trust in the nation’s leadership.

Jonathan’s comments come at a time of heightened political tensions in Rivers State, where the relationship between the state government and the federal government has been strained in recent months. The former president called on Nigerians to insist on doing the right thing and to hold their leaders accountable.

“The people of Nigeria must not allow any government to undermine the rights and freedoms that we have fought so hard to secure. We must demand that our leaders act in the best interest of the country,” Jonathan added.

His remarks are expected to spark further debate and reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the actions of the current administration.

As Nigeria continues to navigate its political challenges, Jonathan’s call for responsible leadership and citizens’ engagement in holding government accountable is a timely reminder of the importance of social change and development.

Alexiiydon:
trouble continue in PDP paradise as long as there is PDP on the ballot any merger wil fail

Max24:
Tinubu then must be a genius. Shows he is more intelligent than most of them. Nigeria needs an intelligent president and Tinubu fits the profile.

BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI6RFvp6-9E

Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has faulted the statement by National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, describing the supreme court judgement as a victory for democracy.

Mr Ologunagba said that the party’s National Working (NWC) received the judgment of the court which affirmed that the issue was that of party leadership positions.

According to him, this included that of the national secretary, which is entirely an internal affair of the party, requiring only the party’s internal mechanism to which the court has no jurisdiction.

“Today’s judgment of the Supreme Court reaffirms the standing position of the party.

“It emphatically settles the emergence of Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary of the PDP, having been duly nominated, endorsed and ratified through the internal mechanism of the PDP statutory organs and bodies,” he said.

This, he said, was in line with provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

Mr Ologunagba recalled that the NWC had, at its 576th meeting held on 11 October 2023, directed the South-east Zonal Executive Committee to nominate a replacement for Mr Anyanwu upon his nomination then as the party’s governorship candidate in the state.

He said that consequent upon the directive of the NWC, the zonal executive committee, on 20 October 2023, passed a resolution approving the emergence.

He noted that the zonal committee also forwarded Mr Udeh-Okoye’s name to the NWC as the party’s national secretary.

commoditiesnig:
Good. Peace is all we need

Salewa97:
PDP don scatter.

How will they govern a nation when they cant even manage their own party?

ChicagoFires:
PDP is done and dusted in the Nigeria political landscape hence the bruahaha rocking the party

Gab1976:
Very clear sir, Collect your own and make necessary return to your employer.

Kobojunkie:
This one is trying to get us to believe that an obvious attempt to colonize the state against the will of the people is akin to answering the call for peace. I don't understand why the people are not flooding the streets in protest of this hostile take over yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQdx8PROa9E

“For decades, I have dedicated my life to the service of our great nation—first as the 20th indigenous Chief of Naval Staff and later as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana. I answered this call out of the need for peace in Nigeria, and most importantly, in Rivers State,” Ibas stated.

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured residents that he is not in the state as a partisan actor or political competitor but as a stabilizing force to restore governance and order.

In a state broadcast, Ibas, who resumed duty at Government House, Port Harcourt, emphasized his commitment to protecting civil liberties and ensuring the safety of all citizens.

However, he issued a stern warning against crude oil sabotage and violence, urging residents to resist any temptation to return to past hostilities.

Describing the prolonged political impasse as a major setback to governance and democracy, he acknowledged the hardships faced by families and businesses due to the prevailing uncertainty.

“As a son of the Niger Delta, I am one of you. I feel the weight of this crisis on families, businesses, and the future of our people,” he said.

Ibas commended President Bola Tinubu’s decisive action in declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, stressing that it was a necessary move to restore stability and revive economic activities.

“My mandate is clear: restore law and order, ensure stability, and create an enabling environment for economic growth. But this mission requires collective support from all stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation or ethnicity,” he stated.

He discouraged attacks on oil infrastructure, reminding residents of the devastating environmental and economic consequences of such actions.

“The Niger Delta has moved beyond the destruction of oil facilities. We must resist the temptation to return to those ugly days,” he cautioned.

While pledging to uphold civil liberties and the rule of law, the Sole Administrator warned that lawlessness and violence would not be tolerated.

“We will not act arbitrarily, but we will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who threatens the peace and stability of Rivers State,” he declared.

Ibas revealed that he had concluded a State Security Council meeting where strategic measures were outlined to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict.

Expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility, he also acknowledged the National Assembly for approving the emergency declaration.

“I will work closely with the national leadership under the guidance of the President. I am optimistic that Rivers State will emerge stronger and greater,” he concluded.

yarimo:
Jubilations and celebrations all over Port Harcourt 😆😆😆

Auspicious2018:
This coward cannot a Rivers person. We are not Igbos that take rubbish from you. You are a coward.... Plain sadwaste

spencekat:
Mr.Cole, you should have condemned the declaration by the president.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROm7bObvQSk

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State in the 2023 election, Tony Cole, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, saying it is a disgrace to Rivers people.

Cole stated that the declaration meant that everyone from Rivers State occupying political offices at both the federal and state levels should also step down.

Cole noted that the president faces a very difficult decision regarding the political situation, adding that declaring a state of emergency in the state is a challenging decision for Fubara.

However, he said the necessary political steps to resolve the crisis have yet to be taken, warning that without these actions, the conflict will persist.

He told Channels Television, “Everybody who is a political actor at the federal level should step down. Everybody who is a political actor at the state level should step down. A very hard decision has to be made by the president on the political side.”

muyico:
Wike he coming to scatter dat party with money

AfDapone:
Researches have shown that is what tick those bosses. Public ridicule and international shame. They don't like it because they can't control it.

Sirianese:
Wike is a very useless man

sureway1:
NYSC is like a preparation period.. the attitude won't change when she gets employed.

If you have an issue there are better ways to do it..

You don't come to the public and insult someone old enough to be your father.. I personally never like the president one but..

But I can't insult him..

You see there are things we can't take but when it happens to those we don't like.. at times we get carried away by emotions.

Our culture doesn't support it.
Christianity does not
Islam does not

So where are this kids getting all these courage from and you can't just caution them.

Why? They are talking to your enemy.

BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xpBIF2WdM

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has waded into the trending issue of a corps member who allegedly got threatened by officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for criticising the President Bola Tinubu administration.

TUC President, Festus Osifo, said that the corps member spoke out of frustration, advising the government not to go after her but to be tolerant of critics.

The Lagos-based NYSC member, Ushie Uguamaye, had taken to TikTok to criticise Tinubu’s government over hardship Nigerians face as a result of the administration’s economic reforms.

Her video went viral and got the attention on NYSC officials whom she later accused of calling her and issuing a threat to her to delete the video. NYSC is yet to release an official statement regarding the issue.

But the TUC boss said, “They (government) have to develop this resilience to understand that people are frustrated, people are hungry, people are tired. So, if they decide to vent, I strongly believe that the government should not personalise it and come after such individuals.

“Imagine a young lady carrying out her NYSC function, what does she really have to do to bring down government? So, it is about personal frustration that she has aired.

“So, I think that the government has to persevere much more, they have to be more tolerant, and they have to have this deep level of patient with Nigerians because people are passing through a lot as it stands today.”

The TUC boss, however, advised critics to always criticise the government within the expected norm and with some level of decorum.

In a statement released earlier on Sunday, Amnesty International also condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based corps member.

It said that the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the organisation in a statement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xpBIF2WdM

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has waded into the trending issue of a corps member who allegedly got threatened by officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for criticising the President Bola Tinubu administration.

TUC President, Festus Osifo, said that the corps member spoke out of frustration, advising the government not to go after her but to be tolerant of critics.

The Lagos-based NYSC member, Ushie Uguamaye, had taken to TikTok to criticise Tinubu’s government over hardship Nigerians face as a result of the administration’s economic reforms.

Her video went viral and got the attention on NYSC officials whom she later accused of calling her and issuing a threat to her to delete the video. NYSC is yet to release an official statement regarding the issue.

But the TUC boss said, “They (government) have to develop this resilience to understand that people are frustrated, people are hungry, people are tired. So, if they decide to vent, I strongly believe that the government should not personalise it and come after such individuals.

“Imagine a young lady carrying out her NYSC function, what does she really have to do to bring down government? So, it is about personal frustration that she has aired.

“So, I think that the government has to persevere much more, they have to be more tolerant, and they have to have this deep level of patient with Nigerians because people are passing through a lot as it stands today.”

The TUC boss, however, advised critics to always criticise the government within the expected norm and with some level of decorum.

In a statement released earlier on Sunday, Amnesty International also condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based corps member.

It said that the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the organisation in a statement.