We did not attack the Governor intentionally ~ Rivers State Police Command  Following the receipt of credible intelligence on the intention of some armed group of persons to cause mayhem in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital, particularly at the State House of Assembly on Monday 30th October, and recalling the previous case of arson on the State House of Assembly a day prior which is currently being investigated, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations immediately deployed armed police operatives which he personally supervised in order to intercept the ‘hoodlums’ and ensure the protection of lives and properties within the State House of Assembly facility and its environ. At the entrance of the Complex, it was observed that youths numbering over a hundred had begun a protest to gain access to the Complex and conduct themselves in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace. This led to the Police deploying non-lethal crowd control equipment including tear gas

 Nobody can take my political structure — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nysome Wike, has said that no one can take over his political structure and that he can fight back against anyone fighting him unjustly. Wike stated this on Wednesday while welcoming governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in his office. The governors were on an intervention mission, following the political feud between Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, and the minister, who is the immediate past governor of the state. Wike vowed not to allow anyone to take his political structure, noting that he could never be intimidated by anyone. His words: “Let me thank my brothers and friends for this wonderful visit, just to appreciate Mr. President for giving me this position and we will continue to work for Mr. President to realise his renewed hope agenda. “I have made it clear to everybody that I am not here for any party. I am here for the interest of Ni

 Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval For fresh  $7.8Billion, €100Million Loans President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for $7.8 billion and another €100 million borrowing plan.  The president made the request through a letter to the Senate, read during the plenary by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports.Tinubu on Tuesday presented N2.18 trillion supplementary budget to the National Assembly. In August, the National Assembly approved President Tinubu’s request for over $800 million loan to finance the National Social Safety Network Programme.  The National Assembly had approved the  2022 Supplementary Appropriations Act of N819 million “for the provision of Palliatives to Nigerians to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal”.“In view of the present economic realities facing the country, it has become imperative that the resolve to using the external borrowing to breach the financing gap which will be applied to key infrastructure

 Israeli Fighter Jets Kill Hamas' Central Battalion Commander, Ibrahim Biari In Gaza.  The IDF also reiterated its call for residents of Gaza to relocate to the South for their safety.   The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has said that its fighter jets on Tuesday killed Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion Commander Ibrahim Biari. The IDF who made this known on its X platform (formerly Twitter) page said the strike damaged Hamas' command and control in the area and killed a large number of terrorists who were with Biari. The IDF also reiterated its call for residents of Gaza to relocate to the South for their safety. The short statement read, "IDF fighter jets eliminated Ibrahim Biari, Commander of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion. Biari was one of the leaders responsible for the murderous terror attack on October 7th. "The strike damaged Hamas’ command and control in the area and eliminated a large number of terrorists who were with Biari. "Additionally

 Court Gives Embattled Central Bank Ex-Governor, Emefiele January 25 To Appear Over $53million Debt. always said, contempt proceedings follow a person whether the person Is still there or not." According to Justice Ekwo, “In this case, I have given this particular person so much liberty, so much leniency and the situation does not seem to change. “I will adjourn the matter because the other side says they want to react to the process so there is no much talk. “Order of court must be complied with and even if no one complies with the order of the court, the court must comply with its order. “I will give you sufficient time.” He thereafter adjourned the matter until January 25, 2024 for Emefiele to show cause why arrest warrant should not be issued against him. 

 PDP GOVERNORS WADE INTO THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN RIVERS COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM HELD IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, 2023. The PDP Governors’ Forum held a meeting under the leadership of H.E Governor Bala Mohammed, CON, at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Tuesday, 31st October, 2023. 2. The Forum deliberated on issues of concern to the Forum, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the nation and reached the following conclusions: i. The meeting noted the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the 2023 Presidential Election and believes that this brings an end to the Presidential election cycle as there must be an end to litigation. As a Forum, we believe and re-state our faith and confidence in the judiciary to do justice in political and other cases before the Courts. We are concerned that while the Supreme Court has laid down precedents on pre-election issues, PDP candidates in Plateau State are being disqualified on the sa

  Wike does not tolerate 99.9 per cent loyalty from anyone who has either graduated or is still a student at his political school of thought. It’s either 100 per cent or nothing.  Following the confusion in River State on Monday, the relationship between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may be heading for the rock. His grip on the politics of Rivers State has never been in doubt.  Nyesom Wike, two-term Governor of Rivers State and incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory is perhaps, Nigeria’s most formidable politician at the moment who understands the mileage of political influence within and outside the corridors of powers. Wike does not tolerate 99.9 per cent loyalty from anyone who has either graduated or is still a student at his political school of thought. It’s either 100 per cent or nothing. Read Also:  ANY UNJUSTIFIED IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING WILL BE RESISTED - GOV. SIM. FUBARA Wike, the lawyer-turned politician is seen

My Pastor Taught Me Masturbation, Pornography, Witness Tells Court  Middle-aged man, Chigozie Emmanuel, on Monday, told an Ikeja High Court how his pastor, Elijah Emenandy, allegedly introduced pornography and masturbation and anal sex to him in his church office.  Emmanuel testified against Emenandy, charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault.  He was led in evidence by Lagos State counsel, Mr Olu Azeez. The alleged survivor told the court that the incident happened when he was 19 years old and the defendant was his pastor.  The witness further said that the defendant, thereafter, requested to penetrate his anus, but he refused and the next morning the defendant was angry, accusing him of refusing to do the work of God with him (defendant). He told the court that days later, because the defendant was persistent, he agreed to anal sex and was seriously bruised afterwards because he bled for two days. According to him, the pastor made him masturbate with the de

 The Elders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, have met the Governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in closed doors over peace. The meeting is not unconnected with the move by some lawmakers in the State House of Assembly to impeach the governor of the state, which led to the burning of the hallowed chambers of the assembly.The persons at the meeting include Elder Ferdinand Alabaraba, Leader of PDP Elders Forum, Chief Sergeant Awuse, the Chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, OCJ Okocha, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Bro Felix Obuah, the Campaign Director of PDP/Fubara for the 2023 election. The meeting was held at the residence of the governor in Government House, Port Harcourt. Although, the purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, but a source said the elders were in Government House to intervene in the ensuing crisis in the state. The source, who did not want his name mentioned, said the elders had pleaded with Fubara to shelve

 The Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Supreme Court judgement which upheld President Tinubu’s election as Nigeria’s loss. He said this at a press conference organized by his party in Abuja on  Monday, October 30. Atiku explained that the election and court processes afterward were not about him but about Nigeria, its institutions and its future.   He insisted that the then candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, was not qualified to contest the February 2023 presidential poll.     According to him, with its judgement, the Supreme Court has simply told Nigerians that it is alright to win an election by any means including “forgery, identity theft, violence.”   He said in part; Someone asked me what I would do if I lost my election petition appeal at the Supreme Court. In response, I said that as long as Nigeria wins, the struggle would have been worth the while. By that, I meant that the bigger los

ANY UNJUSTIFIED IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING WILL BE RESISTED - GOV. SIM. FUBARA Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has condemned the bombing of the State House of Assembly by some disgruntled elements. Their actions appeared being used as a cover up for the purported attempt to impeach some people. Governor Fubara stated this on Monday morning when he visited the premises of the Assembly Complex to inspect the level of damage caused by the bombing that took place Sunday's night. While the governor approached the Assembly Complex, some compromised police officers sprayed water, shot at him and also used tear gas canisters.  Those attempts were apparently to discourage the governor from gaining access. Governor Fubara who was greeted by well-meaning Rivers youths eventually inspected the damages done at the complex. He described as unfortunate the attempt by some disgruntled persons to forcefully take over control of the Assembly as a repeat of what happened about 10 years ago.

 It is a case of restlessness in Rivers State Government house as tension is at its peak. Police reportedly shoots at Gov. Sim Fubara,  But he was guided back to Government house with intense security! See video 

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Set Ablaze Over Alleged Move To Impeach Gov Fubara The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) was last night October 29 set ablaze by suspected political thugs over the alleged move to impeach the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and Leader of the House, Edison Ehie. Some thugs in a white Hilux van invaded the assembly complex at about 9pm, disarmed the security personnel on duty and allegedly  carried out the act. It was learnt that the incident occurred at the assembly complex, opposite the Headquarters of the State Command Police, on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. It is alleged that the lawmakers had concluded plans to impeach Fubara and Ehie today October 30 at it resumed sitting following some undisclosed issues. Over 17 security trucks and four Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)  with over 50 federal security personnel have been stationed at the facility.  There are rumors that there is a rift between the governor and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, who

Shiites Ask Nigerian Government To Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel Over War Against Palestine's Hamas The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has asked the Nigerian government to end diplomatic ties with Israel, amid the ongoing war between the country and Palestine. This was stated by the Chairman, Resource Forum of IMN, Prof. Abdullahi Danladi in Abuja on Saturday, condemning the "prolonged escalation of the war and ‘oppression on Palestinian territories." The Palestinian death toll since the war started passed 7,700, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, more than 110 Palestinians have been killed in the violence and Israeli raids. Reacting to this, Danladi, in his speech, said, “The essence of our gathering is to once again address you and the good people of Nigeria and beyond on the continued escalation of atrocities being committed on the people of Palestine by the Zionist State of Israel. “It is on record that our Leader

  Israeli Military Confirm Killing Of Head Of Hamas’ Operations Who Helped To Plan October 7 Attack  The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday confirmed the death of the aerial operations head of terror outfit Hamas, Abu Rukbeh. This was announced via X platform (formerly Twitter), adding that Abu Rukbeh was responsible for managing the terror group’s drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, paragliders, aerial detection systems, and air defences. The IDF added that he played a role in the planning and execution of the October 7 onslaught by Hamas by directing the terrorists who entered southern Israel on paragliders, as well as the drone attacks on Israel Defense Forces observation posts. Recall that On October 14, the IDF also announced that it killed the previous head of Hamas’s aerial forces, Murad Abu Murad. “Last night, IAF fighter jets conducted wide-scale strikes throughout the Gaza Strip.  These included dozens of Hamas terror targets as well as ‘Nukhba’ terrorist operatives th

  Workers In Nigerian Capital, Abuja Groan As Nyesom Wike’s Administration Cuts Salaries, Allowances Amid Inflation Okolobi Gist Specials gathered that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) cut down most of their workers’ salaries, claiming its budget and personnel cost vote had been exhausted. Some workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are currently groaning over a cut in their October salaries and allowances amid inflation and general economic hardship in the country. Okolobi Gist Specials gathered that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) cut down most of their workers’ salaries, claiming its budget and personnel cost vote had been exhausted. A letter by the Joint Union Actions Committee confirmed the action. “This is to inform the entire staff of FCTA FCDA that management met with JUAC earlier this week and has informed JUAC to sensitise all staff of its inability to pay salary of all FCTA staff in the month of October, 2023,” the lette

  Unlike Ghana, Kenya Nationals, Nigerians Tolerate Bad Leaders, Say ‘Don’t Worry, It’s Only Four Years’ – Ex-Minister, Rotimi Amaechi The former minister said this while speaking as a guest at the 2023 TheNiche Annual Lecture held at Lagos State on Friday, while condemning his fellow countrymen for being docile and tolerant of the malfeasance of politicians. Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transport in the Muhammadu Buhari-led regime and former governor of Rivers State, has lambasted Nigerians for tolerating corrupt politicians and shying away to fight bad governance which has hindered the growth and progress of the country. The former minister said this while speaking as a guest at the 2023 TheNiche Annual Lecture held at Lagos State on Friday, while condemning his fellow countrymen for being docile and tolerant of the malfeasance of politicians. “What is new to say? Nigerians don’t react to anything.  Has any politician told you he is not a thief? Tell me one politician w