National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has revealed how the Nigerian security architecture is winning the war to ensure Nigerians are safe and secure.
richmond500: that is not the law. It is 1/3rd of the serving house of assembly. If they are 3, then only one person is considered 1/3. They have defected and their seats remain vacant by the constitution. No matter the outcome, the case will linger till next election
blacknp: No sentiments in democracy, it is a game of numbers, the majority is the winner always, no way in a democrazy that 4 will say we are correct against 27, even if u presume that the 27 are wrong in your own opinion, in the eyes of the law which is all that matters, they are right, this is not the Supreme Military Council.
It doesn’t make sense, if those clowns in Rivers State want military approach, the powers in Abuja can easily show them how they handled business in the past.
But believe me, Nyesom Wike doesn’t need Tinubu or any other persons help, he will deal with his puppet Fubara by himself.
He has Fubara exactly where he wants him, in a Court of Justice with competent jurisdiction, his playground.
blacknp: Just imagine this nonsense, they defected it wasn’t gazetted, the Governor rejected it, APC said they are not their members, no court declared their sits vacant, neither did INEC, yet they defected just because they said so?
To form a quorum in a state house of assembly, it is one third of the members of the house of 31, so to form a quorum it must at least 10 members, to pass a budget is two third which 20.
4 members of state house of assembly passed a state budget some illiterates say it is law?
Recall that the factional members of the Rivers House of Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution condemning the alleged withholding of funds for the management of the Assembly the state government.
The faction led by its Speaker, Mr Martin Amaewhule, made the disclosure at its 87th plenary in Port Harcourt.
The group comprising 27 legislators, accused the state Governor, Mr Siminialayi Fubara, of starving them of funds.
The 27 lawmakers out of the 32 lawmakers of the House, thereafter, announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defectors cited division in the PDP as the reason for crossing to the APC.
Speaking after reading the letters signed by the defected lawmakers, Amaewhule directed the Clerk of the House to convey their resolution to the governor, Mr Siminialayi Fubara and relevant authorities.
According to him, the decision of 27 lawmakers is borne out of the desire to serve the state better.
However, the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2023′ scaled through the second reading at the plenary.
chrisxxx: He is from Imo State but has no say about the progress of his party. He runs his mouth like a vuvuzela as a transactional activist. Supreme Court asked Fubara to pay #2m to the Rivers State House of Assembly. Lets see who is the House he is going to pay it to. That is the trap.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) says it would field former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its candidate.
Obi was the LP’s presidential candidate in 2023 but lost to President Bola Tinubu, the then-candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He came third in the polls, trailing behind former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking, National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, said Tinubu would not have a smooth sail in the next general polls.
The Opposition Coalition has said no Supreme Court judgement had been delivered against the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and the Speaker, Oko Jumbo as it was being made believe by some disgruntled elements.
Clarifying today’s Court verdict, the opposition lawmakers also said contrary insinuations and rumour churned out in certain quarters, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Oko Jumbo is still in charge and control of the Rivers state House of Assembly.
The Opposition lawmakers, Coalition through its Spokesperson, Ikenga Ugochinyere said, it was rather in favour of Governor Fubara as it was predicated on his withdrawal of the appeal through his lead counsel, Yusuf Ali SAN.
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue his trial. Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was brought to the court amidst tight security. Supporters, legal representatives, and observers gathered at the courthouse as proceedings were set to commence.
His legal team, led by senior counsels, has expressed readiness to defend him against the charges brought by the federal government. The case continues to attract national and international attention, with many keenly watching the legal developments.
Ogun CSOs call for dethronement of Orile Ifo Monarch. Recall that the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Ogun State, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre after failing to meet the bail conditions set by an Ifo Magistrate Court.
It was gathered that the embattled monarch was unable to perfect the N5 million bail bond and provide the two required sureties, prompting the authorities to detain him. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Correctional Centres, Yinka Odukoya, confirmed the development , stating, “He is in our custody and this definitely means that he was unable to perfect the bail conditions as granted by the court yesterday, but as soon as he is able to do that, he will be allowed to go.”
Skitmaker Dan Bello constructs solar-powered borehole in Katsina, challenges Buhari, Sirika
Popular social media skit maker, Bello Habib Galadanci, widely known as Dan Bello, has constructed a solar-powered borehole in two rural communities in Katsina State, at a cost of N4.3 million.
The borehole aims to alleviate the suffering of villagers who have lacked access to clean water for decades.
The communities, Yar Lami Santar Riga and Yar Lami Santar Lema, are located just a few kilometres from the hometowns of former President Muhammadu Buhari and Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika. The villages are approximately 52 kilometres from Daura, Buhari’s birthplace, and 23 kilometres from Shargalle, Sirika’s hometown.
Before Dan Bello’s intervention, the residents of these villages had to walk over an hour to collect dirty, murky water from a stagnant pond, which they used for drinking and other domestic purposes.
The severe lack of clean water meant that children in the villages could not attend school, as there were no healthcare centres, access roads, or basic amenities. The villagers had to travel to a nearby community, Dan Doma, to receive medical care, which serves 16 other neighbouring communities.
Despite the difficulties, Dan Bello remained determined to bring water to the villages. Initial attempts to drill for water faced setbacks when the drilling machine failed to penetrate the groundwater after reaching a depth of 65 meters.
The villagers, accustomed to empty promises from political leaders, were disheartened by the development. They had grown sceptical of leaders who had, in the past, deceived them with hopeful words that ultimately amounted to nothing.
However, Dan Bello refused to give up on his promise to the villagers. “We won’t abandon these people the way their leaders have,” he said.
“We won’t give them hollow promises or play with their emotions. We won’t let them dream of something they’ve wanted all their lives, only to later tell them that we’ve tried and that’s the best we can do.”
Determined to find a solution, Dan Bello brought in a new surveyor to help locate the groundwater. Though the results were not as promising as the first attempt, the drilling company was reluctant to return, offering excuses for their delays.
Despite these setbacks, Bello and his team, including assistants Ibrahim and Mukhtar, persisted, staying overnight to ensure the company would resume work.
“Finally, the truck drilled again, and as we waited with hope, something magical happened,” Dan Bello recalled.
On February 1st, Dan Bello commissioned the borehole, which now provides the villagers with pure and clean drinking water. The success of the project has been met with immense joy from the residents, who had long been deprived of such a vital resource.
Dan Bello explained that the funds for the project came from the proceeds of monetising his social media skits, a source of income that he used to execute the project.
He expressed gratitude to his social media fans for their support, saying, “This project would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of my fans.”
Dan Bello emphasised the importance of showing true leadership. “We promised ourselves to finish every single naira we have to get these people water. If we run out of resources, we’ll save and return to try again. Unlike the typical Nigerian leaders, these villagers are human beings like us,” he said.
The Federal Executive Council FEC, has approved over five major infrastructure projects targeted at enhancing road networks, transportation, and estate access across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The approval, granted through the FCT Administration, is part of the government’s efforts to improve development and improve connectivity in both urban and satellite areas.
Minister of state FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure disclosed this to State House correspondents after the federal executive council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
She stated that among the key projects is the construction of a bus terminal at Mabushi, located within Cadastral Zone Plot B06, Phase II of the federal capital city.
Recall that the Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and key members of his administration met with select members of the Ogoni community from the Niger Delta on Jan. 21 to discuss restarting oil drilling in the region, after health and environmental concerns brought the activity to a halt for more than two decades.
However, more than 20 civil society organizations have signed a letter decrying the move, saying the government “handpicked” invitees and ignored stakeholders, including Ogoni leaders, who oppose the reopening of oil drilling.