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Why connect igboland to bokoharam region instead of the south west?

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

Kindly read news with open mind without bias. Easter rail line is 3b

zero8zero:
[s]You said same thing about the 2nd Niger bridge, pls when the road is completed, do yourself a favour and don't use it. Bitter people.[/s]

Lier. Show me my message on the 2nd Niger Bridge. When you don't have evidence, you will turn to falsehood. We know your type.

Shikini:
The manner South East politicians celebrate crumbs from Tinubu is laughable.

Why only SE releasing statements? Why are other zones not celebrating?

The so-called rail line is a single track unlike those in NW & SW. Besides, the rail starts from Rivers state (SS) to Abia & Enugu (SE) to Benue, Taraba, Nassarawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Gosberton Borno

Kindly tell your SE senators to reject the crumb, after all PDP have built all the railways in the east and they gave you full bread in 16 years.
And where's your fact that the rail is a narrow Guage?. Ipob & bitterness, una no dey tire.

phransix2:
why don't they tackle insecurity and hunger in the land first? Cos if these issues are not solved they are threat to the infrastructure.

And again most of these monies are to be used for campaigns and re-election bid. I don't even trust them

They are also being tackled
Tinubu till 2031.

CaptainFM1:
Lier. Show me my message on the 2nd Niger Bridge. When you don't have evidence, you will turn to falsehood. We know your type.

I should show your message when what your folks were saying about it is what you all represent.

Most of the so called eastern rail line isn't located in the south East, so why the praise singing?

simpleseyi:
They will still cry and weep and wail till Jesus comes. Their new saviour who is now very hungry after holding political positions for 24 years, Rotimi Amaechi was in charge of Railways for 8 years, instead of building the Eastern corridor railway, he started building railway to Niger Republic.

Are you talking about APC transport minister?

A CALL FOR CLARITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION:
The Rivers State Case Before the Supreme Court

I am not a politician, and I have no intention of becoming one at this time - even though I studied Political Science and was actively involved in student politics, at some point, contested and won an election on campus, which led to my emergence as the Speaker of the Students' Union Government Parliament. My decision not to enter politics is not because I am a clergyman or that it is somehow sinful. No. Politics, in itself, is not a sin. As members of society, we are all inevitably affected by political decisions made through the mechanisms of governance, particularly within the framework of the Social Contract Theory.

However, my personal decision to avoid politics is based on the unfortunate reality of our present political climate - one that has been marred by partisanship, manipulation, and a troubling lack of accountability. That said, my interest in this matter stems not from partisan loyalty, but from a genuine concern for constitutional order and the future of democratic governance in Nigeria.

On March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a six-month State of Emergency in Rivers State under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, suspending the elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and all Members of the State Assembly. He appointed Retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Sole Administrator.

In response, seven - and later eleven - PDP Governors filed a suit (SC/CV/329/2025) at the Supreme Court. They argue that the President lacks constitutional authority to suspend elected officials or dissolve state institutions via emergency rule - claiming this violates Sections 1(2), 5(2), 176, 180, 188, 192, and 305.

They’re asking the apex court among others to:
1. Nullify the emergency declaration and the suspension of democratic institutions.
2. Prohibit future abuse of such power.
3. Void the appointment of a sole administrator.

Since then, many of us are left wondering: Why has the Supreme Court not delivered judgment on this matter?

What is delaying the hearing and determination of the case? Is there an intentional stalling of justice to allow the situation to be overtaken by events and, thereby, justify an eventual ruling that favours the presidency?

Let me be clear: this is not about Governor Siminalayi Fubara, former Governor Nyesom Wike, or President Bola Tinubu. Frankly, I am not concerned with their individual political ambitions or internal rivalries. Most of our contemporary politicians, regardless of how they try to rebrand themselves or appeal to the public, have historically not demonstrated genuine care for the welfare of the masses.

My concern lies with the integrity of our constitutional democracy and the rule of law. We are a federal republic, and in a federal system, governmental powers are constitutionally divided between the national and subnational governments. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) makes provision for the autonomy of democratically elected officials at both the state and national levels.

Thus, can a sitting President, unilaterally and without due process, suspend a democratically elected governor or dissolve institutions created by the Constitution? If so, where does the Constitution permit such action? If not, what is the constitutional remedy? These are the questions that demand urgent and authoritative interpretation from the Supreme Court.

If this issue remains unresolved, it may set a dangerous precedent that future Presidents could exploit. It opens a constitutional vacuum that could lead to executive tyranny - a scenario where elected state officials may be suspended at will by federal authorities under vague claims of "Emergency Rule."

Therefore, we respectfully call on the Supreme Court of Nigeria to give this case the attention it urgently deserves. We also appeal to constitutional lawyers, civil society organizations, and all defenders of democracy and justice to speak up and demand clarity and accountability.

Let this not be swept under the carpet. For the sake of constitutional governance and the preservation of democratic norms, we ask:

Why has this case not been given a speedy hearing?

This is not a matter of party politics, but a call for justice, legality, and constitutional fidelity. The future of our democracy may very well depend on how this moment is handled.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

— Pastor Jerry A. H.

Softmirror:
It will be done I can assure you. Tinubu is President 'TALK and DO'.

Look, once Tinubu, Wike, and Dave Umahi are together in anything called Project, just forget about it and go about your business, because it’s done.

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

Weldone for your submission

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

It's obvious you didn't read the article. You just made hasty conclusion based on the headline.

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

3 billion dollars is what is allocated to the Eastern line

Ttipsy:
hope its not a gauge line??
port harcourt -- Aba should be standard line like we have in the West and North

It is always refurbish.... Every year port Harcourt Ava, every year port Harcourt Ava....

I know it's refurbish... ND the Aba onitsha will b Abandoned... Cuz it doesn't have already existing rail line... So it will b difficult

No b naija again..?

sulaak:
Although I don't like the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway because it is unnecessary in Nigeria's current economic climate, if the project is completed, it will open up the two most dynamic regions in Nigeria. The SS and SW.

The Lagos-Calabar coastal highway also has a plan for a railway in the middle of the highway.

But the pictures of the coastal road I have seen don't have space in the middle for a railway?

AustineE1:
Praising Tinubu exactly for what,when both Buhari and Tinubu has been collecting loans in the name of Nigeria,to build railways in the North and south west,even both sourcing fund to complete Kastina to Maradi in Niger Republic while the Eastern corridors and by extension South south are yet to get standard gauge rail lines.
Praising him is uncalled for,it is not a privilege but our right!it shouldn't look as if he is doing the south East a favour.

Wrong attitude.

If you see a good thing happening, praise it.

You weren’t born to demand perfection sitting in spiteful judgment over others.

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

this is another reason people must ensure that their kids read to understand

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

so dangote did not borrow the $20 B?

phransix2:
why don't they tackle insecurity and hunger in the land first? Cos if these issues are not solved they are threat to the infrastructure.

And again most of these monies are to be used for campaigns and re-election bid. I don't even trust them

So they should stop !

zero8zero:
I should show your message when what your folks were saying about it is what you all represent.

See as your mouth is wobbling here and there looking for evidence, only for you to now hide under false generic - "your folks". Like I said earlier, I know your type.

At this point, I should leave you to it. Go do your homework very well before commenting. Simple evidence I asked you and you are already sweating. Go fan yourself Mr(s).

these IDIOTS politicians and their christmas bonanza for dis and dat.

all senseless why corruption is very high

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

Where in the story is FG borrowing $20billion for rail project.

The story says 3billion earmarked for Eastern Rail project.

The foreign loan if borrowed will serve projects in other sectors.

Try to read well b4 rushing to comment. The bitterness and hatred in your heart has no bound

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

Whenever they say you people should read na Nsobu Nsobu una go dey do up and down.
My friend read o make you no come lie to your children say na Tinubu be the cause of your misfortune.

phransix2:
why don't they tackle insecurity and hunger in the land first? Cos if these issues are not solved they are threat to the infrastructure.

And again most of these monies are to be used for campaigns and re-election bid. I don't even trust them

Always wishing something else is done. Can you people ever be pleased?

simpleseyi:
They will still cry and weep and wail till Jesus comes. Their new saviour who is now very hungry after holding political positions for 24 years, Rotimi Amaechi was in charge of Railways for 8 years, instead of building the Eastern corridor railway, he started building railway to Niger Republic.

Just like umahi is building lagos to Calabar highway when there are no roads in his native Ebonyi state

Softmirror:
It will be done I can assure you. Tinubu is President 'TALK and DO'.

You must have IGNORED/SKIPPED Tinubu 2yrs, just incase you 4get Local govt Autonomy is still yet to be implemented after 1yr

Tinubu Promised A maa gbe wa lé,i.e we'll bring inflation down .. 2yrs down the line howfar

Is it security, Refinery or electricity ... TALK and Do how

Macphenson:
Are you talking about APC transport minister?

No, I am taking about ADC Hungry Minister Rotimi Amaechi

Nbotee:
If this project is done as budgeted for, it will be a legacy project of more significance than the coastal project as rail transportation would help decongestant the pressure on roads

Don't say that. The fact that coastal doesn't cross SE don't make it a less project.
The South-South and Nigerians need this badly.
If you live in the Akwa Ibom or Calabar axis, you’ll understand how expensive things have become. You can’t even buy yam or fruits and other items because they spoil on the road before reaching these areas.

Besides, Akwa Ibom and other South-South states deserve more, especially considering their contributions to national assets.

Not to mention the strategic deep sea alignment with the West.

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

You can't read but to comment no hard you 😀